Rockstar Triathlete: Christy Mitchell
Coaches Notes:
Christy joined my 8-week beginner Tri Program as a stepping stone on her journey to her full Ironman in December in Oman. She had never done a triathlon before and signed up for a Full Ironman- That’s really brave.
We decided to start with the lower-level beginner tri program to improve her fitness and help her complete her first triathlon before advancing into the Performance Program, which includes all the evaluations and long-course details to start preparing for the Full Ironman in December.
The results are in -1st Place in her age group! That does not happen by accident. Christy attended the group sessions to get the feedback she needed to improve every aspect of her triathlon performance. She attended the weekly group coaching calls to learn how to recover, eat, drink, and pace for the race.
Way to go, Christy! Thanks for proving once again how well the 8- week Beginner Tri Program prepares you. And now we have an awesome foundation to build on for the Performance Program for the Full Ironman!
You are a Rockstar Triathlete, Christy! Thanks for trusting Full Circle coaching with your triathlon Journey!
Meet Christy
Profession
Fintech Business Development
Why did you choose FCC to help with your triathlon journey?
To crush Ironman with a smile on my face, injury-free! (: While I have done swim, bike, run, separately prior to FCC, I’ve never done a triathlon race before. I wasn’t confident about my open water swim abilities or biking outside in Miami. I wanted to elevate my performance and find a local community as I strive towards my goals!
What is your “A” race for this season?
Ironman, Oman Dec 2026. To prove to myself and those around me that nothing is impossible. I don’t want to live life with regrets or let fear deter me from doing ambitious, awesome things! I also want to be living proof that through discipline, consistency, and a smart plan, one can do ANYTHING.
What are your BIG goals?
To crush Ironman with a smile on my face and injury-free!
Tell me about your success to so far! What were some of your biggest improvements in performance for each of the following? Swim, Bike, Run and Nutrition / Health.
I came first in my age group at the Las Olas Half-Olympic race (my first-ever triathlon!)
I went in with no expectations – just an open heart to do my best and to learn and improve in my next race.
Swim – The Las Olas waves were treacherous, but the open-water swim training has been incredibly helpful in preparing me to handle these conditions. The training helped me gain these abilities: staying calm, bilateral breathing, sighting, and practicing efficient swim form to conserve energy.
Bike – Perhaps the bike is where I’ve seen my biggest improvements. I started with no outside bike experience, cycling in Miami, no clip-ins, scared to drink, not able to shift gears effectively, and not able to bike over the big bridge. I conquered all of those things. A few months later, I’ve gained so much confidence, speed, and fitness that my bike speed helped me place first in my age group!
Run – As a runner with a sprinter background, I never really practiced pacing, paid attention to my cadence, or refrained from over-striding.
FCC has helped me immensely with the track workouts to run efficiently while avoiding injuries.
I feel confident that I’ve built a strong base where my speed and endurance will continue to improve.
Nutrition – I now have a special appreciation for its role. I used to train on an empty stomach and suffered many upset stomachs and felt tired. With FCC’s help, I now fuel properly with the right food prior to, during, and after training. I feel good!
Name 2 or 3 things that you feel will make the biggest difference in your triathlon journey.
Training with a community that motivates me to show up and improve… even when I feel tired. A very well-thought-out training schedule by the coaches that addresses all aspects of swim, bike, run, nutrition, strength & conditioning, race plans, etc.
What excites you the most about being involved in triathlon?
The opportunity to improve my athletic abilities while enjoying the beauty and nature of Miami!
What would you say to another person who was on the fence about joining our training program?
Give it a try! The coaches really know what they’re doing and the community is so supportive and inspiring!
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