When I started swimming the air temp was 51 and I heard the water temp is low 50's

So today I had 3 challenges~1 to get into my swim suit with an extra 11 mommy pounds on, 2 to get into my wet suit with those extra pounds on yea you can just imagine, and 3 swim 1 1/2 miles in the freezing cold water now, I have to add for the past 4 years my direction has always been on helping people out or my clients out and not swimming or training for myself so this was a huge challenge for me and I accomplished it.

A little bit of fun!
Yep jumping off the toilet to get my swim suit on.

Yep it worked.

Challenge 2 getting my wet suit on..... and yes I had two swim caps

Now swim 1 1/2 and yes the water was so calm and so inviting until I stepped in "OMGOSH WOWZA!" "COLD, COLD!" Then I thought to myself complain isn't going to get me anywhere get going, and I did! I stopped 1 time to fix my goggles and to get my head back into the game. When you don't swim like this for 4 years and your wet suit is a little tight you can get a little anxiety (I"m only human) :)

 

Swim went great! I swam a little over 1 1/2 in great time my confident level is up "Whoooohoooo"

Yep, this is my next shirt, the next time I have a little fear about something...... I'm putting it on.

Swimming Starts tomorrow, it's going to be interesting to see where I'm at, I haven't swam in about 4 years....... wow how time goes by. I have to purchase a new swim suit, at this time I would have to jump off the toilet to get into my other ones because of my new mommy hips and belly (however that will change).
I took my body fat% (21%) to see where I'm starting at, tomorrow I will see how long it takes me to swim a 1 1/2, run 10 miles and bike 20.  Yea I know it's over the distance of the race but I wanted to round up. :) 

For my training nutrition will be a big one for me however, I will have peeps, gummy bears and yes licorice (Thank goodness for carbs in them). I will be indoor and outdoor cycling, using my TRX and body weight training (INSANITY Boot Camp Training Style 3days a week) my dreadmill and out side running as much as I can, "OH" and I can't forget about the stairs I will be running them at my Studio and at UWL, I also have a training spot for up hill running but I can't give everything away.... LOL

This year is going to be AMAZING!

This is a Dream race of mine, I told myself I don't want to just finish, I want to kick A**! "In a nice positive way of course!"  :)

                                     "DREAM. BELIEVE. ACHIEVE. ANYTHING!"

Finding out I'm in!

It's 3:50 am getting ready to head out the door for my workout before INSANITY BC Training, the first thing I do is look into my e-mail see if there's anything from Alcatraz........"No Way" I see there's an e-mail I open it right away and this is what I read

Hi Danniela

Congratulations on being selected in the first round of the 2014 Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon lottery.  The names of those selected have been posted. Please read this email CAREFULLY before looking for your name on the list...

OMG, I can't believe it I tear up, I get out the door as fast as I can (I didn't want to wake up everyone with my excitement), get in my car turn on 9.57 The Rock and jam out all the way to my Studio where I jump out of my car get inside and dance around and whoooohooooooooing as loud as I can (there's no one there). Then jump on the dreadmill for a 5 mile run. I can't believe it. Now to talk to my hubby about this when I get home.

 A little history I've been trying to get into this for 5 years and of course last year being prego wasn't going to fly.  

Persistence is probably the single most common quality of high achievers. They simply refuse to give up. They longer you hang in there, the greater the chance that something will happen in your favor. No matter how hard it seems, the longer you persist the more likely your success.
— Jack Canfield

I'm so "Excited"!!

 

Start of week 2 so far so good. Last week of weight training was great, I'm trying so hard not to run as much and run stairs.....it's hard!

I was asked how's it going??? I said "I wish I could take my bike out and ride 100 miles and run 26.2" MMMMMM however, I have to remember my goals.

Now this week I'm going to try and follow Jamie E. Nutrition program as much as I can so far so good I made the Protein Carrot Bars last night, I don't know if I could do the Turkey muffins yet "YUCK" in a nice positive way!

Time to make Eggs with my son.

Day 5/84
Tough! However, that would be normal it's always challenging to change the way you've been doing things for 39 years .......lol...

Today was Back/Triceps "ok" and run 2 miles followed by the stairs....I have to say that's the hardest thing not to do is RUN....
Eating very clean no candy/treats..... I've been looking up and posting so many different recipes with Protein on my Studio Fit Facebook page, they're so good!
Off to make a shake.
Happy Training, Train Smart!
"Perseverance, Persistence, Consistency is the key!

Day 3/84
What a great day, at the Studio at 4:15 am I did heavy legs with 1 min. cardio (running stairs) this afternoon was 30 min. of endurance weights back/bicep.
The hardest thing for me to hold back on is my running OUCH....


Eating was really healthy however, I think I ate to many almonds.... oops!

Train Right and Eat Clean! 

Jamie's Plan..

Maybe: Going off of Jamie plan I'm thinking I'll have to do it like this:

Monday -Legs+/
Tuesday- Cardio Cycling/TRX/ Running (3)Jillian abs
Wednesday Back/Shoulders
Thursday- Cardio Cycling/TRX/Running (3) Jillian abs
Friday -Legs/Calves
Saturday- Crazy Cardio Day
Sunday- Yoga/Jillian abs

Day 2

Woke up up did 30 min of Six weeks abs/ 72 Burpees

Breakfast: Whey Protein/coffee
 Berries, flaxseed 
Multi vitamin: 1
Fish oils: 2
Thyroid medication: 1
Snack 20 almonds/kiwi/cukes

Lunch salad/tuna

Snack cukes with hummus  
Note:
I did purchase Jamie E. pack of supplements (that she recommended) on Bodybuilding.com

12 week Transformation Challenge kick off today!

So today I decided to sign up for a 12 week Elite Ambition Transformation Challenge with Bodybuilding.com I really have no idea what I'm doing quite yet (because I'm an Endurance Trainer) however, I will be following the Jamie Eason 12 week program and different supplements (more to come on this as I start and read as much as I can on supplements.)

/www.bodybuilding.com/fun/jamie-easons-livefit-phase-1http:/.html 

 84 days to go

Weighed in at 136 with a tummy ache- and very blotted

Body fat% was 20  

Took photos today wowza!! 

Inches the same as March 31st 

Cardio for today was a ton! 1800 cal worth 

Nutrition: I'm going to do a 10 day blast and see how my body changes from that. 

Breakfast: Veggie omelette

snack: shake 20 almonds

Lunch: chicken salad with 2 egg whites

Snack: tuna with lots of cukes 

Dinner huge salad with chicken 2 tbsp of ff Italian dressing  

 Water intake:120+  Coffee intake 8oz Tea 1/2 cup

Supplements: 4 Fish oils, 2 Multi Vitamin, 3 Catalyst and 2 Bcaa  

 Sleep: not that much however, that would be normal... :)

 Feeling great now time for bed and read my Oxygen Magazine.

"As I continue to dream big and achieve every goal that I have set forth for myself, I strive to reach to my maximum fitness potential through hard work, dedication, and delivering my best package at my first competition. I do all of this in order to stay humble as well as determined to overcome and defeat all of the obstacles that life presents." ~Danniela Neher :)

Coming back with a new Challenge.....
I've done Ironman's, all kinds of Tri distances, Marathons, Half Marathons, Obstacle Course races time for a BIGGER challenge for me.....

I'm looking at doing a few fitness modeling, fitness competitions "Yep", you read that right.....
The best part about this is I have never wore a two pc. in front of anyone "wait" yes I have in the back yard now my yard is fenced in.....lol...
I'm thinking this will be the biggest Challenge only because of the nutrition, eating more protein and not carbs is going to be extremely different.

I will not post photos however, I will give out my measurements and my body fat % when I get to where I would like to be then I'll post before and after photos....
As of March 3/17
C- 34
W- 30
H- 35
RL- 22.25
B- 11-1/2
BF% 18

Basic Simple today!

April 16, 2011 Fire House 5K Ona.
Sun, May 1 La Crosse Fitness Festival,
June 5th Wis Dells???? or June 6 Minneapolis Half Marathon,
July 10 Devils lake half marathon Baraboo.
Madison Mini Aug. 20th

The Full Marathons this year!
May 29th Madtown,
Fox Cities Sept. 18th,
Twin Cities Oct.2nd, Maybe??
IMT Des Moines Marathon Oct. 16

Here is the Full Marathons this year!
May 29th Madtown
Fox Cities Sept. 18th
Twin Cities Oct.2nd
IMT Des Moines Marathon Oct. 16

I have to share this again! ~There is a difference between 'interest' and 'commitment'. When you're "interested" in doing something, you do it only when it's convenient. When you're "committed" to something, you accept NO EXCUSES, only results. So, here's the tough question: Are you "interested" in a healthy lifestyle? Or are you "committed" to having a healthy lifestyle?

New Races!

This year has changed a ton here is some of the races I'll be doing!

Saturday, April 16, 2011 Fire House 5K

Sat, Apr. 30 Iowa Drake On the road half Marathon Des Moines, IA

Sun, May 1 La Crosse Fitness Festival La Crosse, WI

Sun, May 29 Madison Half Marathon Madison, WI

Sunday, June 6 Minneapolis Half Marathon

Saturday, July 10 Devils lake half marathon Baraboo, WI

Feeling great with my pregnancy!
Only put on 11 pounds kind of funny, but what do you do? :) Just so I can keep up with my running, biking and maybe some swimming, and I feel great that's all that matters to me. :)

Have a great week training!

Training for 11/20-12/5

Monday~ Cycling with 30 min. Plyos

Tuesday~ 5 miles

Wednesday~ Pilates with weights 6 miles

Thursday~ 4 miles

Friday~ Pilates with weights 3 miles

Saturday~ 9 miles

Sunday~ off Family time : )

Training for 11/22-11/28
Monday Cycling

Tuesday ~5 miles

Wednesday~Pilates with weights 3 miles

Thursday ~Happy Turkey Day~ 10K race

Friday ~ 5 Miles nice and easy with Pilates

Saturday ~ 8 mile run

Sunday off or Pilates

Start for the Lace up for Breast Cancer Feb. 13 Half
This week schedule is

Monday~ Cycling

Tuesday~ 5 Easy

Wednesday ~2 mile easy run with Pilates/weights

Thursday~ Pilates and 5 Temp run

Friday~ Pilates with weights and 5 Easy run

Saturday ~3 mile run Turkey Trot fun run with my friends and Family!

Sunday~ 8 long runs

So far I have put on 10 pounds prego weight! It's amazing there some people that don't gain and they don't workout and there's some people like myself that works out and still gains weight! I'm a lucky person :) LOL
But my running clothes still fit thank gosh they stretch!
"Stay positive, train right, eat right and you will feel a ton better" Give it a shot!!!

A start on my 2011 Races!

2011 Race/Fun Schedule

Saturday, January 1, 2011 Polar Dash

http://www.teamortho.us/20101102288/polar-dash-2011.html

Sunday, February 13, Lace up against Breast Cancer

http://www.luabc.org/

Saturday, March 19, 2011 Get Lucky! 7K & Triple 7 (21K-Half Marathon)

http://www.teamortho.us/Get-Lucky-7K/

Saturday, April 16, 2011 Reedsburg WI Vet Fest

http://www.reedsburgvetfest.com/

Sat, Apr. 30 Iowa Drake On the road half Marathon Des Moines, IA

Sun, May 1 La Crosse Fitness Festival La Crosse, WI

Sun, May 29 Madison Half Marathon Madison, WI

Sunday, June 6 Minneapolis Half Marathon

Saturday, July 10 Devils lake half marathon Baraboo, WI