Welcome to my Life as an Endurance Athlete, 2x Cancer Survivor, Wife, Mommy, and Grandma. My philosophy is to "Be STRONGER today then you were yesterday and inspire as many people as possible with your strength, determination and PASSION." Remember ~ To DREAM BIG and "No matter how long your dream takes you don't give up on it!" ☀️
Sunday, July 30, 2023
Just a little story
My age group came up and at that time I didn’t get the “roll down!” I was sad as we left explained to Elsie what happened.
LiL E. Gave me a hug and said “I love you mom next time!” I came home signed up for Ironman WI. 2023!
Over the few months, I’ve been putting in the work and feeling great!
Moving forward - When I received the E-mail about Kona, of course I was so EXCITED but now I’m so extremely excited to tell my LIL E.
This is what I did -coffee for me, and her favorite orange drink for her, I put the Lei on the counter, (thank you @marie_howell27 for that). When she came out I told her, she was so excited “Congratulation mom” I love you, I love you! I’m so proud of you…..
#offtokona #ironsunshine1 #familygoals
Monday, July 24, 2023
What the heck have I been doing?
Hello Sunshine!
I've been training, taking care of my kids, being a wife, a grandma, and helping my dad out with his things while running a foundation called Kicking Bear. It's been crazy however, if you know me I do love crazy!
Last night as I was actually sitting watching a tv show with my hubby, I thought I should look at me e-mail and great ready for the week as I looked at the headline of one it said Ironman and Ironman 70.3 world championship Kona.
Then I Danniela, congratulations on your finish. I opened it up and this is what I see
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Why I haven't posted ~
Today was “a little” set back, so no training tonight. Long story short, “Praying for no Melanoma”….. Making a negative into a positive~ I made sure I had the best band aid they had… I mean it’s yellow and it has the flash on it!!
5/24/23 - no results yet ugh!
Monday, May 15, 2023
Week 8 Let's GO!
Monday try and swim 300/Bike 75
Tuesday Pilates/Weights/Bike 90
Wednesday swim 3000/Run 60 min.
Thursday Bike 90/ Run 45
Friday Bike 60/Swim 3000
Saturday Bike 2 hours outside if you can 60 min. inside
Sunday 90 min Run
week 7 Didn't go as planned...
This week was crazy! I hurt my shoulder so NO swimming, had a huge banquet to get ready for and the craziness of being a VP, a MOM of kids in sports can sometimes incredible "fun!"
However, consistency is key and doing the best you can with what you have for that day is the winning ticket!
Sunday, May 07, 2023
Week 7 Keep building that fire Sunshine!
Monday Swim 3000/ 300 abs
Tuesday Ride 90 min/ Pilates
Wednesday run 60 min./ 300 abs
Thursday Pilates -75 bike/30 min, running.
Friday Swim 3000/ 2 Hour 15 ride
Saturday Pilates 3-hour ride easy/30 min. run
Sunday funday 2 hours of running.
The Half Marathon Run Program
Monday -3
Tuesday -3x1600
Wednesday - 3
Thursday - 50 temp
Friday Rest
Saturday - 5 mile pace
Saturday 1:45 run
Wednesday, May 03, 2023
Week 6 Let's Go!













































