Year: 2024

  • Blogs, ROCKSTARS, Swim

    Rockstar Triathlete: Christine Coppola

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    Age: 47

    Profession: VP, HR

    Why did you choose FCC to help you on your triathlon/health and wellness journey? FCC helped me through a comeback to triathlon, not just physically but mentally and emotionally. Mental strength and resilience is a huge part of marathon/channel swimming, and I feel like I am in good hands with Erinne/FCC to not only train the body, but also train the brain.

    What is your “A” race for this season? Done! Catalina Channel is done, but English Channel will be A race for 2025

    What are your BIG goals?  -Complete English Channel swim Sept 2025 – Completing this will earn me the Triple Crown in open water swimming (20 Bridges, Catalina Channel and English Channel are the 3 swims in the Triple Crown) – I would love to do the Oceans 7 and it would be a very long term goal.

    What were some of your most significant improvements in performance for each of the following? Swim, Bike, Run, and Nutrition/Health. Please include any Personal Records and Goals achieved. I was happy that even though I was training very long, I took the speed weeks seriously and when I did swim tests they always improved. I also got a little better about strength work but improvement area still for sure.

    Name 2 or 3 things that have made the biggest difference in your journey – Taking the time to recover – Allocating time for speed work – Hitting my long swims – Mental/focus

    What would you say to another person who was on the fence about joining our training program? I think Erinne/FCC is flexible when it comes to changing goals. I went from trying to get back in shape and training for a marathon at first, to getting back to long distance tri, then pivoting to ocean swimming.

    Do you want results like these?

    Check out the Beginner Tri Program and make sure to book a call to get $100 off your registration! Click this link: http://www.scheduleyou.in/5ZIsVaU to schedule your FREE Triathlon Transformation Session today!

    Erinne Guthrie has been a USA Triathlon Level II Certified Coach since 1999 and Chief Motivating Officer at Full Circle Coaching, LLC since 2010. She has been training, racing, and coaching triathletes since 1997.  She is also a CHEK Holistic Lifestyle Coach Level 3, USMS Master’s Swim Coach, Motivational Speaker, Metabolic Efficiency Specialist, Mom, and more.

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  • Blogs, Nutrition, ROCKSTARS

    How Dialing In Your Nutrition Helps Your Performance – Meet Rockstar Richard Gomez

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    Rockstar Triathlete Richard Gomez

    Coaches Notes: Richard has made some amazing improvements in just 4 months – it has been wonderful to watch!  Faster times in swim, bike and run and no more meds for reflux. As a CHEK Holistic Lifestyle Coach, this is ultimately the biggest and most improvement I like to see, because without good health you won’t achieve faster times and improved performances.  Way to go Richard, thank you so much for trusting the process and following the plan to the “T.”  When you do that, these are the results that are possible being part of the Gold Group!  Can’t wait to see what happens when we go VIP soon for your Ironman Journey!

    Age: 43

    Profession: Construction Manager

    Why you chose FCC to help you on your triathlon/health and wellness journey? 
    I had been doing triathlon’s and training on my own for a year and a half. After completing my first Half Ironman (Augusta) in 2018 I realized that if I really wanted to complete a Full Ironman I needed some help; specifically on the nutrition side. I did not feel well after my race; I was eating whatever I wanted and I really was just plateauing on my training. I had met Erinne through my sister in law a year ago during a Mack Cycle race. After my Half Ironman, and deciding I was going to try for the Full, I decided to give her a call and see what her group was all about. After a couple of meetings and attending a few of her classes I was sold.

    What is your “A” race for this season? 
    Lake Placid Ironman 2020

    Please share your BIG goals: 
    Getting my nutrition and reflux to a point that it does not affect my racing. Get my weight down to 150 lbs. and maintaining. 6 Hour Half Iron; Full Iron under 14 Hours.

    Tell me about your successes so far: 
    Before starting Erinne’s gut healing Nutrition I was taking prescription Omeprazole daily for my reflux and could not take any nutrition while running as it would cause my reflux to flare up. Since starting her program the end of January I have not taken one pill for my heartburn and am able to finally take in nutrition while I run. Plus I am weighing 151 lbs. and have been maintaining. (lost 25 lbs)

    What were some of your biggest Improvements in performance for the each of the following? Swim: Bike: Run: Nutrition/Health: Please include any Personal Records and Goals achieved: 
    My swim pace and form has been drastically improved. I have PR’d every swim since I started training with Erinne. Biking was my strong suit before training with Erinne; however she did point out my bike fitting was not ideal. After getting this adjusted, my comfort level on the bike has been drastically improved, making my run transitions seamless. Aside from my nutrition, running has been my biggest improvement since joining Full Circle. When I started with Erinne my goal was to be at a sub 10 minute mile in a sprint triathlon. My last race I averaged 8:49 per mile. Almost two minutes better than my goal only after four months of training; and that is even with the fact that I had tendonitis that kept me from running for three weeks. Nutrition, I can’t say enough. Not more reflux or heartburn; I have lost 25 pounds; my diet is better than it has ever been, yet I am never hungry or craving junk food; I have cut back on my booze intake; and most importantly I am able to eat while training.

    Name 2 or 3 things that have made the biggest difference in your journey:

    1. Nutrition and understanding how what I eat affects my training.

    2. The tribe/group structure really does help push and motivate me on the days I don’t want to get up

    3. Having someone to critique/observe your form really helps identify little form issues that you will never catch when training on your own.

    What excites you the most about being involved in triathlon? 
    The sense of personal accomplishment and enduring the mental strain associated with endurance racing

    What would you say to another person who was on the fence about joining our training program? 
    First, getting with Erinne to understand your nutrition is life changing. Never really understood how important this was not only for the physical, but for my overall balance of Mind, Body and Soul. Second, as I stated above, the importance of having someone with Erinne and her teams expertise and knowledge to observe you and make subtle adjustments to your form, technique and training is immeasurable.

    If you’re ready to take your nutrition to the next level, join us for Nutrition Essentials. We are getting ready to start the next cohort so book a FREE, no obligation call to see if Nutrition Essentials is the next right step for you! This could be you!

    Erinne Guthrie is a USA Triathlon Level II Certified Coach since 1999 and Chief Motivating Officer at Full Circle Coaching, LLC since 2010. She has been training, racing and coaching triathletes since 1997, Member of Team USA and Competed in over 150 races. She is also a CHEK Holistic Lifestyle Coach Level 3, USMS Level 2 Master’s Swim Coach, Metabolic Efficiency Expert and Motivational Speaker, Mom, and much much more.

  • Blogs, Mindset

    How was your Race? Discover the importance of Post-Race Reports

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    An important aspect of racing triathlons is evaluating what happened after the fact.

    I wanted to share an example of a post-race report, which I ask all my athletes to give me after each race.

    It is an excellent way to celebrate the wins because there are always some, even when the race does not go as planned.

    And it’s a great way to set the next training block goals with specific things to focus on.

    Mark Testoni came to me last year ready to start training for his 1st triathlon.

    The day before our first session, I got a call from his wife because he was in the hospital after being hit by a car on his bike!

    He had some pretty serious shoulder and Achilles injuries and starting training would have to wait.

    We worked on getting him healthy enough to attend the February 2024 Ultimate Tri Camp, where he leaned into learning about all the technique work with the video analysis and testing.

    Over the past four months, he has worked very smart and hard to make it to the start and finish line of his 1st Triathlon.

    Even though it did not go perfectly – he got a cramp in his hamstring on the run, which is his strength, and had to walk most of it – he still achieved the goal: feeling confident at the start, crossing the finish line, and feeling hungry for redemption at the next triathlon.

    Congratulations, Mark! It’s official- you are a triathlete!

    In true triathlete style, the road to success, just like life, is not linear.

    Thanks so much for allowing me to share your report and trusting the process of my Triathlon Transformation training program

    You did it!!!!

    Here is his post-race report:

    Pre-race/prep.  Very positive.  Build previous cycles felt good.  Open water practice with Coach E and my own couple of sessions helped build a measure of confidence. Felt strong. Taper provided refreshed body. Ate clean days approaching race.  Solid sleep Friday night b4.  Saturday in bad at 8:30p rose at 3a.  Solid 5+ hours of sleep according to whoop which is great for me when I heave early wake ups.  Breakfast of 2 eggs and a small portion of oatmeal and blueberries.  And a banana on the ride to KB. Consumed about 24oz of fluids event morning. 

    Arrived at venue early, followed warm up recommendations for run. Glute/hamstring was tight but no worse than previous few days. Set up was good. Didn’t forget anything. (Your checklist is great!).  200 yard warm up swim.

     Swim.  Confidence building to just do it.  Conditions were perfect for a first time person.  Calm.

    Positives—completed it.  Experience. Body contact with others. Never felt panicked. Stayed relaxed. Increased my freestyle time vs back swim over previous workouts in open water. Decent transit from ocean to transition area.  Also feel like I’m doing better getting on my sides and driving some torque. Hard to imagine me doing this 4 months or so ago at camp—so thanks for bringing me this far.

    Where I need to work.  Just about everything related to form—catch.  Kick consistency, core strength and maintaining body position. Need to keep building endurance. Among the slowest swimmers in the field.  217th out for 237.  (At one point, I thought I saw a rock on the ocean floor pass me 😂). 

    Transition #1.  Slow—bottom half of the field.  Gear/nutrition sets up worked.  Socks took time. Need more practice and work towards barefoot, at least for short events. Jogged out and got on bike fine.

    Bike.  Very solid.  

    Positives.  Body felt good and strong.  No issues coming off of swim.  Good position. Ramped the speed up.  Average 181 power, nominal power 200 and 21.6 mph.  Cadence average 89. HR average 141.  42 seconds faster than May duathlon on same course.  29th out of 237 in field biking.  Consumed a caffeine gel pack after the bridge turn.  Consumed about 15 oz of fluids on the ride.  Set up for the run well

    Where I need to work.  Looking forward to your cycling assessment.  Body position, improve cadence.  I can go faster given the engine.

    Transition #2.    Better, middle of field.  Sat on ground. Nutrition and gear set up good. Jogged out of transition area. 

    Run. A tale of 2 cities … eased into the pace and the glute/hamstring and Achilles felt pretty good.  Built to about an 8:45 or so pace. At .8 mile water station with a turn,I made a bit of an awkward moves reaching for a cup of water and felt the hamstring pull/strain. Could not continue the pace.  Slowed to a walk for a bit. Worked to stretch it a bit as I walked.  Intermittent jog/ walk for the next mile.  Was able to build to a slow jog the last mile brought the pace up to between 10-11 minute mile. Labored across the finish.  10+ minutes slower than May duathlon on same course.

    Positives.  We did everything we could to get the injured glute/hamstring ready.  Took the chance — Wasn’t meant to be.  Good cadence out the gate.  Very pleased with how I eased into it. After the injury, battled it to finish without causing further damage.

    Where I need to work.  Need to get the leg past these minor injuries and look forward to your assessment of my form etc.  I can run well—at least historically—just need to get a good healthy baseline and build. 

    Overall.  Conquered the swim and battled through an injury.  Learned a lot. So great to interact with other FCC athletes and see them podium and do so well yesterday. At 

    The beginning of the journey and ever confident to get better.

    Post race day—getting the hamstring massaged today.  Full massage later in the week.  Compression pants

    Thanks for your coaching to get me through this first event!

  • Blogs, Nutrition

    Eat This, Not That

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    It can be so confusing when you want to start to eat healthy but you see and hear so many conflicting things on the news, in magazines and from your friends.

    I wanted to share with you my “Top 11 Eat this, NOT that” choices you can make to start eating healthier.

    Some of my suggestions you may understand and others may surprise you.


    Eat Grass-fed butter NOT processed vegetable oil spreads
    Eat Coconut aminos NOT Soy sauce
    Eat Full fat organic yogurt NOT No/low fat fake flavored yogurt
    Eat 1 ingredient coconut or almond milk NOT commercially farmed cow’s milk
    Eat root vegetables NOT processed whole grain pastas and breads
    Eat white rice NOT brown rice
    Eat more fat Not processed carbs
    Eat Free range organic animal protein not farm raised commercially raised animal protein
    Drink spring water from glass bottles NOT filtered water from plastic bottles
    Eat wild caught fish and shrimp NOT farm raised fish and shrimp 
    Eat Chia seeds/ hemp heart pudding not processed oatmeal 

    Want more support with your nutrition?


    If you are interested in leveling up your nutrition, book a call with Coach Erinne to learn more about our upcoming Nutrition Essentials Program. Book your free call here.

    Our next Nutrition Essentials Program kicks off in June! This 6-week coaching experience is designed to help you:

    🍳 Eat for YOUR metabolic type
    🏃‍♀️ Fuel your workouts and daily life more efficiently
    🧠 Clear brain fog, boost energy, and feel more in control
    🧪 Heal your gut, balance blood sugar, and reduce inflammation

    It’s not about perfection—it’s about understanding what works for YOUR body.

    Click here to learn more. 

    Erinne Guthrie is a USA Triathlon Level II Certified Coach since 1999 and Chief Motivating Officer at Full Circle Coaching, LLC since 2010. Creator of the Triathlon Transformation. She has been training, racing and coaching triathletes since 1997.  She is also a CHEK Holistic Lifestyle Coach Level 3, USMS Master’s Swim Coach, Motivational Speaker, Metabolic Efficiency Specialist, Mom, Mermaid and much much more.

  • ROCKSTARS

    Learning to Train Instead of Just Exercise – Beginner Rockstar Triathlete: Karriel Augustin

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    Learning to train instead of just exercise – Beginner Rockstar Triathlete: Karriel Augustin

    Coaches Notes:

    I met Karriel at the Integrity Multisport Las Olas Triathlon Triathlon Clinic. He stood in the front row and asked so many great questions I knew he was excited to race. I followed up with him after the race, and he took me up on my free week trial and then decided to invest in the 8-week Beginner Tri Program.  This program is ideal for anyone who wants to train for their first to 3rd sprint or International distance Triathlon. 

    Karriel attended every weekly call and did most of his workouts in Training Peaks. He used our group chat to ask questions about anything he did not understand, and his confidence for his next race was up 100%. He applied all his new knowledge to the training he had been doing, and I’m super excited for his next race. Congratulations, Karriel! You are a true Rockstar Triathlete.

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    Age: 43

    Profession:
    Director of Manufacturing

    Why did you choose FCC to help you on your triathlon/health and wellness journey?

    While training for the Las Olas Sprint Triathlon, I attended Coach Erinne Guthrie’s triathlon clinic. After completing the sprint triathlon, I joined Coach Guthrie to participate in the Full Circle Triathlon Coaching Beginner Tri Program.

    I joined the program because I successfully applied many insights from the clinic specific to race-day nutrition, visiting the course before the race, and effective transition methods between the swim, run, and bike. Additionally, I wanted to continue my triathlon training more systematically.


    What is your “A” race for this season?
    Las Olas Sprint Tri – in Spring 2024  – 1:24 was my time 

    What are your BIG goals?

    My main goal is to compete in a full Ironman.


    What were some of your most significant improvements in performance for each of the following? Swim, Bike, Run, and Nutrition/Health. Please include any Personal Records and Goals achieved.

    First,     I struggled with swimming. I found it challenging to find my breathing rhythm. I developed more confidence in the water after completing the eight-week training program, which incorporated many good swim drills and a one-on-one swim session with Coach Guthrie.

    Secondly, my run form improved. I transformed from heel strikes to mid-foot strikes and lighter, quicker feet.

    As for nutrition, I improved by being more conscientious about adding more greens/veggies daily and staying hydrated throughout the day and before and after workouts.

    Name 2 or 3 things you feel will make the most significant difference in your journey:  
    Running:  I learned to breathe through my nose, which provided more respiratory control and less fatigue.

    Secondly, the mid-foot strike helped my ability and ease in running more and walking less.

    Lastly, learning the difference between training and exercising. I would be remiss not to mention the critical lesson from biking to manage riding within the zones/consistently managing my heart rate.


    What excites you the most about being involved in triathlon?
    I am motivated by the fitness that triathlon workouts provide and the mental fortitude they develop. I am also driven by the body’s resilience and ability to deliver results through time and conditioning. The camaraderie among triathletes inspires me.

    What would you say to another person who was on the fence about joining our training program?

    The Full Circle Beginner Tri training program is worth the investment in yourself. The program design is easy to follow; Coach Guthrie is dedicated, disciplined, reliable, responsive, and available to help guide and encourage you on the triathlon journey. Additionally, the whole Tribe and other coaches support answering questions anytime, and there is an opportunity to learn from beginners and veterans.

    Do you want results like these?

    Check out the Beginner Tri Program and make sure to book a call to get $100 off your registration! Click this link: http://www.scheduleyou.in/5ZIsVaU to schedule your FREE Triathlon Transformation Session today!

     

    Erinne Guthrie has been a USA Triathlon Level II Certified Coach since 1999 and Chief Motivating Officer at Full Circle Coaching, LLC since 2010. She has been training, racing, and coaching triathletes since 1997.  She is also a CHEK Holistic Lifestyle Coach Level 3, USMS Master’s Swim Coach, Motivational Speaker, Metabolic Efficiency Specialist, Mom, and more.

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  • Blogs, Mindset

    Sticking with it…….. even when you don’t want to!

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    This is what will get you the results you desire. 

    No, this is not the “sexy” side of the sport, 

    This is not that IM finish line photo with your PR time, but it is what will get you there. 

    Time after time, you hear from every coach in the world.

    Consistency is key.

    You see the Olympic athletes on TV right now, getting their world records, and punching their tickets to Paris and it is all so exciting.

    But guess what? 

    These big moments come from hundreds and hundreds of boring routines, day after day, week after week, and month after month training sessions. 

    Paying attention to the numbers. 

    The heart rate, rpms, power, rpe, pace, etc.

    Of course, we are all working toward the big day, and that is the reward.

    There is no better feeling than crossing the finish line of a triathlon.

    When is your next finish line? Will you be ready? Did you show up on the day-to-day? The results will tell!

    Can’t wait for the next one.

    Here’s to the day to day!

  • ROCKSTARS

    How Personalized Coaching Helped Her Rock Her First Triathlon: Meet Cate Gundlach

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    Beginner Rockstar Triathlete: Cate Gundlach

    Coaches Notes:

    Cate reached out a few months ago with the desire to do her first triathlon after living on a boat for many years. With no background in triathlon, she enrolled in the Full Circle Coaching 8-week Beginner Tri Program as her first step on the journey to becoming a triathlete. 

    Nutrition and short-term injury needed to be addressed along the way to the finish line. With all the excitement of starting to train and feeling good, she decided to do more than what was recommended and ended up with some pain! It’s so hard not to overdo it when it feels so good. But we must meet our bodies where they are and progress gradually to avoid injury. This is a common situation in the triathlon. Less is more, and consistency always wins over going too fast, too far, too soon. After dialing back on the running and getting her the stretch and strength exercises she needed, she was back on track after two weeks.

    Then she mentioned having no energy after her training, so we addressed what her pre and post nutrition looked like and made the adjustments she needed to be able to feel great post training instead of wiped out!

    These are the benefits that come with working with  a good coach and system of training and racing that leads to success! 

    Congratulations, Cate. I’m so proud of you for sticking with it and listening to your body and coaches! I’m super excited for the next one and to continue the triathlon journey with you!

    —

    Age: 42

    Profession:
    Yacht Master/ Uscg 500

    Why did you choose FCC to help you on your triathlon/health and wellness journey?

    I have always had an athletic outlet until my career took me to long seasons at sea in the Mediterranean and Caribbean. I began getting very bored of daily jogs and gym life and found co-rec sports dangerous as a Charter yacht captain. There is no time for a broken ankle or serious injury while at sea!!

    My inner self knows that I excel with coaching and I need something athletic that provides data and requires accountability. Something in me said Triathlons! So I went online to look for coaching in Miami ~ Full Circle Coaching was it!


    What is your “A” race for this season?
    KB3 Mack Cycle Sprint Triathlon in May, 2024

    What are your BIG goals?

    My goals are to be able to compete, not just complete. I like the fast-paced style of the Sprint Triathlons and would like to see myself get faster and stronger in each discipline.
    I am not seasoned enough to pinpoint a big goal; however, the human body can far exceed most limitations that we place on it, and I want to be limitless in my Tri efforts!


    What were some of your most significant improvements in performance for each of the following? Swim, Bike, Run, and Nutrition/Health. Please include any Personal Records and Goals achieved.


    I signed up for the Beginner Tri Program and found myself really liking the correspondence and collaboration on the Training Peaks app with my coach. It creates tangible goals and accountability.
    My biggest struggle is finding rhythm and pace in all disciplines. Coach Erinne helps me dial into cadence through our conversations, which I can transfer into honest work.
    My first race was KB1 on May 19, 24. My overall efforts were doable, but my nutrition needed to be improved.
    My BIGGEST improvement was food.
    I went from not having much energy to completing strong weeks of training, building in more dense nutrient filled foods, finding more energy, and recovering quicker, all because I ate better and ate more.

     

    Name 2 or 3 things you feel will make the most significant difference in your journey:  
    1) Having a Coach has made this journey possible. I would not have held myself accountable for the fire without joining the FCC.
    2) The PERFECT AMINO Supplement Erinne recommends has fueled my nutrition and recovery.
    3) Miami is the place to be for the community, and the FCC Cheer Factory is EPIC. Everyone was an instant friend and an instant cheerleader for each other. The FCC tribe is very welcoming, and I love that.


    What excites you the most about being involved in triathlon?
    I am very organized, so I like the night before check listing, packing, and being ready to execute the EARLY morning prep pre-race. Up with the Sun. Arriving early at the race venue, dial into your head space, taking command of my transition station early (before your neighbors crowd in).
    Walking the path to the water, vibing with Mother Ocean, and asking her to carry us all safely through our swim- that kind of stuff I love- is how FCC guides us! 🙂

    What would you say to another person who was on the fence about joining our training program?

    There is no TRI; there is only DO. Jump off the fence and onto the right side of your life’s history!!!

    Do you want results like these?

    Check out the Beginner Tri Program and make sure to book a call to get $100 off your registration! Click this link: http://www.scheduleyou.in/5ZIsVaU to schedule your FREE Triathlon Transformation Session today!

    Erinne Guthrie has been a USA Triathlon Level II Certified Coach since 1999 and Chief Motivating Officer at Full Circle Coaching, LLC since 2010. She has been training, racing, and coaching triathletes since 1997.  She is also a CHEK Holistic Lifestyle Coach Level 3, USMS Master’s Swim Coach, Motivational Speaker, Metabolic Efficiency Specialist, Mom, and more.

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  • Bike, Blogs, Race Specific, Run, Swim

    Beat the Heat! How to train and race when it’s HOT outside!

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    It is HOT! The hottest it’s ever been in the history of the world, according to the news!

    Please be careful when training in the heat.

    Training in the heat can cause excess dehydration, high heart rates, heat stroke, and death! But you can do lots of things to help your body handle the heat and still be able to train and race.

    • Practice training in the heat gradually. Start with 15-30 minutes and increase based on your race distance. This can help your body acclimate to higher temperatures. It’s a good idea to plan some of your training at the exact time of day you will be racing so your body gets used to the heat both mentally and physically.
    • Sauna- sitting in a sauna post-workout for 15 minutes, building up to 20-30 minutes, can help you get used to the heat as well. If possible, do not drink water while in the sauna, but please hydrate with electrolytes post-sauna.
    • Hydrate and fuel a little extra than you think you should. Your body uses more calories and energy to keep core body temperatures down. I suggest sips of cool hydration every 10 minutes minimum in general while training, but especially if the heat is on.
    • Add extra sea salt to your food and in your water bottles. Remember to add a good-quality electrolyte mix. My favorite is the watermelon electrolyte supplement from Body Health. Organic coconut water is also helpful for added electrolytes.
    • Cooler drinks can help while training in the heat, but be careful with cramping in the stomach if the drink is too cold; one tip is to hold the ice water in your mouth for a few seconds before swallowing and take smaller sips.
    • Cool towels and sponges are sometimes offered on the race course. Using this in training works great too! Apply them to your forearms, forehead, back of your neck, and crotch area- be careful not to get your socks wet in your shoes which can cause blisters. Cool forearm sleeves can also be helpful.
    • Pre-Cooling- being in air conditioning or under a fan before training or racing can help you handle the heat longer.
    • Keep your face shaded with a visor instead of a closed-off baseball cap, and stay away from black helmets and race and training kits; black increases heat!
    • Never skip an aid station on the race course; reduce your pace to keep moving forward as needed.

    I used every single one of these tips while riding across the desert during RAAM in 2022. They make a big difference when racing warmer races for my athletes and me.

    Happy heat training and racing!

    Join my private Facebook group, Triathlon Obsessed, for tons of tips and triathlon support!

    If you’re curious about what’s possible with your training, schedule your FREE Triathlon Breakthrough Session and let’s do it! Click here: http://www.scheduleyou.in/5ZIsVaU 

    Erinne Guthrie is a USA Triathlon Level II Certified Coach since 1999 and Chief Motivating Officer at Full Circle Coaching, LLC since 2010. Creator of the 16 week Triathlon Transformation. She has been training, racing and coaching triathletes since 1997.  She is also a CHEK Holistic Lifestyle Coach Level 3, USMS Master’s Swim Coach, Motivational Speaker, Metabolic Efficiency Specialist, Mom, Mermaid and much much more.

  • ROCKSTARS, Ultimate Tri Camp

    How Ultimate Tri Camp Helped Fuel Her Triathlon Success – Rockstar Loralee Stephens

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    Rockstar Triathlete: Loralee Stephens

    Coaches Notes:

    Loralee signed up for Ultimate Tri Camp two weeks before our start date in February, seeking guidance for her first 70.3 event at Gulf Coast 70.3 in May 2024. It was beautiful to see her in person, as she lived in Kentucky. On the first day of camp, we evaluate all the athletes’ swimming, biking, and running skills, providing technique improvements throughout the week. As a newer triathlete with a goal of 70.3, she had much to learn about training and race logistics. During the six days of camp, she gained valuable fitness and practical race day tips, equipping her to apply her new knowledge to the longer race. After Ultimate Tri Camp, she ended up 1st place at several short course triathlons and a 7:00 first-time 70.3

    Congratulations on all your success, Loralee! I can’t wait to see what is next for you. 

    —

    Age: 49

    Profession: Pilates/ Stretch / Recovery Lounge studio owner TheSpotBG.com

    Why did you choose FCC to help you on your triathlon/health and wellness journey?
    To get more specific help with run/swim techniques.

    What is your “A” race for this season?
    Ironman Gulf Coast 70.3. Ultimate Tri Camp gave me tips on how to have a better, more enjoyable race.

    Tell me about your successes so far:
    I completed the Gulf Coast 70.3 Ironman!

    What were some of your biggest Improvements in performance at Ultimate Tri Camp?
    Swim:     my technique improved
    Bike: I feel more confident in a group; I usually ride solo
    Run: I am more aware of proper form/techniques
    Nutrition/Health: Helped reiterate proper fueling before, during, and after races.
    Mindset: knowing nearly all other triathletes have struggled with similar fears & anxiety before and during races.

    Did you achieve any Personal Records or Goals?
    It’s hard to say since I had no previous Ironman. The goal was to finish, which I did!

    Name 2 or 3 things you feel will make the most significant difference in your triathlon performance after participating in Ultimate Tri Camp:
    1. Confidence in all portions of the race.

    2. Tips/tricks for smoother transition

    3. Improved swim technique – not perfect, but it’s improved


    What was your favorite part of Ultimate Tri Camp?
    I heard stories of other athletes with similar training and race experiences. My area does not have a triathlon community, so it was nice to be around similar-minded people.

    What would you say to another person who is on the fence about attending Ultimate Tri Camp?

    Take the leap and get out of your comfort zone.

    Ready to get your best time yet?! Here’s how you can get access to Ultimate Tri Camp and save $500!

    UTC 2025 will be held February 17-23, 2025, in Clermont, Florida. Click through to save $500 off the registration price! 

    Check out all the details on the Website: http://www.Ultimatetricamp.com

    Erinne Guthrie has been a USA Triathlon Level II Certified Coach since 1999 and Chief Motivating Officer at Full Circle Coaching, LLC since 2010. She has been training, racing, and coaching triathletes since 1997.  She is also a CHEK Holistic Lifestyle Coach Level 3, USMS Master’s Swim Coach, Motivational Speaker, Metabolic Efficiency Specialist, Mom, and more.

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    How you do anything is how you do everything.

    I love that saying, and it could not be more true for triathlon training.

    Most triathletes think doing well in the sport requires lots of swimming, biking, and running.

    And, of course, you have to swim, bike, and run, but the technique you use is paramount.

    Most of us were not raised swimming, biking, or running as kids, and our adult sitting posture can negatively affect how we move in these sports.

    If you learn how to swim, bike, and run better than you do now, you will automatically go faster with less effort and have less chance of injury.

    This is by far the best place to put your efforts.

    Every training session should include some technique work so you can perform at a higher level with less effort.

    If you don’t know how to swim, bike, or run properly, it’s time to hire a competent coach, get a video analysis, and pick three things to work on in each sport for the next month. Then, repeat every month to keep improving!

    Evaluate your technique now- do the drill work and evaluate again.

    You will be faster if you do the simple work.

    The critical thing to discover is if the coach you hire knows how to help you. Many coaches CLAIM to be able to evaluate you and help you understand what to do to improve, but do they?

    I can help every swimmer, biker, and runner improve. I have a video analysis assessment and testing system that works, and I guarantee my, I mean, YOUR results.

    But you must still do the work, show up, and practice!

    There is no getting away from showing up and doing the training.

    But training smarter, not harder, and longer is the key to success.

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    Our Triathlon Transformation program is where committed athletes go from stuck and inconsistent to strong, confident, and race-day ready.

    This 16-week high-touch coaching experience is designed to help you:

    • Improve all three disciplines with video analysis and personalized feedback
    • Train smarter with metabolic testing and holistic performance tools
    • Gain energy, shed overwhelm, and finally see results that stick

    👉 Click here to learn more and apply through our “Get to Know You” form. This short form helps us understand your goals, where you’re starting from, and
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