Coaches Notes:
Lorri is a true warrior. Despite getting COVID during our last 3 months of training for Ironman Florida, she was determined to do the race and finish strong.
We have been working for 1.5 years to achieve this goal and to have this setback sucked but we managed and the goal switched from finish in her best time possible which would have been 13-14 hours, it was finish before the cutoff.
Getting long-term breathing issues after COVID is mainly what held her back because she had already improved in all three sports significantly over the time we have trained together.
We kicked off the year in 2024 with Ultimate Tri Camp, which helped me and the coaches prepare Lorri for the Ironman Florida goal ahead. Nothing beats face-to-face time with an athlete since lorri lives in Key West.
From 4 Podiums, 20 lbs weight loss and finishing the Ironman. I am so Proud of you!
You are a true ROCKSTAR Triathlete Lorri
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Meet Lorri, 49-Year-Old Cosmetologist
Why did you choose FCC to help you on your triathlon/health and wellness journey?
I wanted a high level of education based triathlon training to help me achieve my goals.
What is your “A” race for this season?
Ironman Florida, 2024
What are your BIG goals?
To finish strong
What were some of your biggest improvements in performance for each of the following? Swim, Bike, Run, and Nutrition/Health. Please include any Personal Records and Goals achieved.
I was able to learn, understand and implement much better form in all three sports. I was able to understand my body and what it truly needs to perform at the level I wanted.
Starting with nutrition to proper technique in all 3 sports, which improved my performance in everything. I was able to get stronger and faster all around.
Swim– I went from 2:25/ 100 to 2:00/ 100 swim pace. The video analysis really helped me understand what was slowing me down in my swimming technique. I completed both the swim around Key West and Aigator Lighthouse swim in very tough conditions as part of a relay feeling so confident in my swimming ability.
Bike- I improved my pedaling mechanics on the bike and worked hard at the weekly zoom bike rides to get stronger.
Run- Having the Run video evaluation helped me get faster and stronger in the run. I went from a 10:37 1 mile test down to a 9:29 1 mile run test.
Nutrition: I learned a lot form the Nutrition Essentials course and tried things I never thought I would to increase my energy and get leaner.
Races- This past year of 2024, I hit the podium 3 times. A year ago at Miamiman got 1st place for 1/2 ironman. Then Key West Sprint Triathlon I got 2nd place. And the Integrity Multisport sprint race end of July I got 2nd place too!
I did go to nationals as well, and even got a recent email I made nationals again for 2025!
Ironman Florida 2024– Despite suffering from severe long covid symptoms I was able to finish Ironman Florida with a very tough time breathing. I did not give up and fought to the end to finish before the cutoff- in 16:25. I’m incredibly proud of this accomplishment.
Name 2 or 3 things that have made the biggest difference in your journey
I enjoyed the support from the FFC community. Being in Key West I train alone so it’s nice to have a group to ask questions and hear what everyone else does . It kept me motivated when I needed the extra push and also made me feel not so alone when I had questions.The weekly zoom bike classes were also huge in building strength in power on the bike. Really felt the difference after each weeks class.
What excites you the most about being involved in triathlon?
For me, what excited me the most about triathlon is being able to do something not everyone can do.
To push my personal limits of what I didn’t think I could ever do. To also know I have so much more in me to give.
Also that I can keep learning, keep getting stronger and keep racing no matter how old I am.
What would you say to another person who was on the fence about joining our training program?
If you want to learn the proper way to train and have all the support you could ask for, then Full Circle Coaching is the route you should take.
You will understand your body through the nutrition and lifestyle coaching as well as learn the proper technique that will transform your body’s capability to preform the way you always wanted it to.
As far as having COVID and the long effects for over 3 months to say it was challenging is to put in mildly. I dug deep and really had mind over matter. Even if I didn’t want to do my workouts I did them or did to my best ability. I listened to my body when I didn’t have it in me. But I fought hard to keep up my workouts and keep positive continuously. I refused to give in and I have way more determination than anything else. Because of my coaches and everything i have been training for this past year I believed in my training and I knew i had the fitness In me to do the full Ironman I had only dreamed of finishing for so many years.
With the guidance of my coaches and their belief in me I just kept going. The support was always there. The FFC community helps keep the positive vibes a constant.
In the past year I learned so much about my body through understanding the proper nutrition I needed to lean out and to be able to perform like a true athlete.
At my leanest, I was down over 20 pounds. And it was not a difficult diet, just different than what I had before. Once I got used to its simplicity, I found new favorites and saw results quickly. It was just my new norm. I really liked it. Understanding how the body works and why certain foods work better in your body and seeing the difference during training was the best part.
It’s great to know this is information I know will always have and can always use.
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About Coach Erinne Guthrie Erinne has been a USA Triathlon Level II Certified Coach since 1999 and the Chief Motivating Officer at Full Circle Coaching since 2010. She’s been empowering triathletes since 1997, combining her experience as a CHEK Holistic Lifestyle Coach Level 3, USMS Master’s Swim Coach, Metabolic Efficiency Specialist, and more.
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