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    Mastering The Miami Marathon: Tips For Insider Success

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    The Race Is Sunday, Are You Really Ready?

    Tips + a video walk through to feel confident and calm before race day

    Race week can feel like a sprint and a marathon all at once. You want to be prepared… but you also want to relax.
    That tension wanting to be ready but not wanting to overthink it is totally normal.

    In fact, I just posted a video walking through key race-week preparation on YouTube practical, simple, and focused on feeling calm, confident, and ready for the big day. (Watch it below or click through to the full video on YouTube.)

    Click here to watch: 9 Tips for Miami Marathon Race Week

     

    #1. Rest Is Not Optional, It’s Strategic

    I know you are concerned about losing fitness when you take rest days or easy days, but this is so untrue.

    When you rest, you get stronger and faster because your body can recover, rebuild and assimilate all the training stress you have been applying to it over the last few weeks.

    This doesn’t mean sitting on the couch and eating ice cream.

    An easy week leading to the race means reduced overall volume and a few well-placed ORPS (Over Race Pace Sprints). See a sample week at the bottom of this blog.

    #2. Eat for Success before, during, and after the race

    Can you imagine driving your car without putting gas in it? How far do you think it would go? How fast?

    Not very! That is my point.

    Plan your pre-post and during the race nutrition NOW.

    This one factor can throw all your hard work down the drain.

    You can be the fastest, strongest runner out there, but if you don’t fuel up well, your body cannot deliver the performance you desire.

    Why risk it? If you want some suggestions on pre-race meals, check out my blog, Top 3 Tried and True Pre-Race Breakfasts. This is highly individualized so stick to what you have used in training for your race and adjust slightly for higher performance on race day.

    Always choose real food while not on the race course. As a healthful tip, too much sports nutrition is not healthy!


    #3. Stretch

    With reduced activity this week, you may be feeling a little tight. Break out the foam roller and get in the sauna and or hot tub and stretch your whole body a few times after your easy runs this week.
    #4. Write out a Race Plan and stick to it

    A race plan is something I recommend, so you have a map to follow to guarantee success.

    Write out everything you will do from Saturday morning when you wake up to Sunday after completing the race, including your race day goals.

    This includes:

    • Eating meals that will support your race; complex carbohydrates, quality protein, and good fats.
    • What sports nutrition will you use during the race, and when to eat it
    • Warm-up training routine
    • Your goals for the race itself
    • Heart rate and pacing plans during the race and

    Your recovery details post-race- (What’s your reward??)

    This can be as detailed or simple as you like. The important thing is to write out your goals in a positive light.

    Avoid statements like, “I hope I don’t quit.”

    Instead, write, “I will run at my goal race pace from aid station to aid station,” or “I will hold 8:15 minute miles for my last 3 miles.”

    You may also want to include any concerns about the race and write out your solutions to them in case they occur.

    For example, if you are concerned about how to pace the bridges in the race. Pace yourself more gradually as you start the climb, so you have energy at the top of the bridge to run down with momentum and good form.

    Or another example would be if you are worried about pacing yourself for your goal time, use an app that can create a pace chart to follow to help keep you following your plan toward your goal.

    Then, I would include goal finishing times based on solid training paces and heart rates you know you can achieve, so you aren’t guessing your finishing time. Then announce it to your friends and on social media!


    #5. Sleep

    I know, you are superhuman and can get by on 5 hours of sleep a night; Wrong!!!

    You are only fooling yourself.

    Yes, you can do this a few days a week, but if you are consistently sleeping 5 hours or less a night, you are being less productive and sacrificing a good performance from your body and brain; the research is there.

    I’m a big believer in putting science to the test. Get eight-plus hours of sleep for five nights in a row, and I guarantee you will feel superhuman even without caffeine!

    #6. Get Your Race Packet Early

    Pick up your packet early. Wear your compression socks, and browse the expo as you sip some organic coconut water. Then, get off your feet. Avoid the chaos.

    #7. Mantras

    Half and full marathons are long distances, and you can lose focus easily during the race.

    Pick a few mantras to keep you present “in the moment” and focus on your breathing.

    Some of my favorite mantras are:

    “Fast Arms, Fast Feet”
    “Quick Light Feet”
    “I Got This”
    “Right, Left, Right, Left”
    “Fall Forward”
    #8. Hit the port-o-potties before you start

    There are lines of people for the bathrooms along the race course; avoid the wait by emptying your bowels before the race starts.


    #9. Start with a Disposable Water bottle

    So you can skip the lines at the first three aid stations. Add a pinch of natural sea salt or your favorite electrolytes. You can get to the aide stations farther down as it gets less crowded.


    #10. Smile

    Have fun and enjoy every second of this opportunity to race! Cheer your fellow runners, and be grateful for your awesome, strong, and successful body.

    Now, have an awesome race!

    I am wishing you all your best race 🏃🏻🏃🏻🏃🏻🏃🏻🏃🏻

    Namaste,
    Coach Erinne


    BONUS: Sample Week Leading up to Race Day

    Monday
    Sleep in, stretch using a foam roller and write out your race plan; Put your race plan for the weekend and send it to your coach for feedback, and get a massage.

    Tuesday
    Start with a dynamic warm-up, an easy 20-40 minute run at your aerobic threshold (AE) (180 – age = heart rate average for this run). In other words very easy! Include a few 4 x 1 min ORPS (over race pace sprints) slightly above your goal race pace. If you are just racing to finish, keep it steady and include a few pick-ups in intensity. Finish with a total body stretch and core routine specific to running.

    Wednesday
    Easy 45-minute swim or bike followed by total body foam roll and stretch. Visualize your entire race exactly as you want it to go and use all your senses and emotion of how it will feel to be out there running and crossing the finish line with your goal time.

    Thursday
    Similar to Tuesday

    Friday
    Day off, mental and physical prep; pick up your packet today.
    Saturday

    Run race warm up 15-20 min, with 2-3 x 1 min ORPS. Stretch, compress and rest. Follow your nutrition plan for the day, and prepare for temperatures accordingly with layers.

    Sunday
    Race Day, make it a great day.
    Follow your plan, and don’t forget to SMILE and Enjoy!
    You Got This!!!

    If you are interested in learning more about Full Circle Coaching, call/text us at 786-586-6057 today, or better yet, click here to schedule your FREE Triathlon Breakthrough Session. This is a complimentary 30-minute session to ask me anything about triathlon, health, and wellness, or holistic lifestyle/nutrition.

    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. She is also a CHEK Holistic Lifestyle Coach Level 3, USMS Master’s Swim Coach, Motivational Speaker, Metabolic Efficiency Specialist, Mom, and much more.

     

     

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    Rockstar Triathlete Walt Norton Finds Success Through Balance

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    Rockstar Triathlete Walt Norton Finds Success Through Balance

    Coaches Notes:

    Walt joined my 16-week Triathlon Transformation program to get on the podium in a triathlon.

    We got right to work with all of his evaluations- Swim video analysis above and below water, bike fit, bike test and run test and video analysis, and, of course, my Nutrition Essentials lifestyle evaluation.

    Walt is a busy lawyer, husband, and father, so having a training program and lifestyle suggestions that fit into HIS life was critical for his success.

    The results speak for themselves- See them listed below. Hint: Hint!- way more than one podium!

    I am super proud of you, Walt; You are a true Rockstar Triathlete. Knowledge is not power, but applied knowledge is. Way to take the information we gave you and use it to achieve YOUR TRIATHLON DREAMS! Thanks so much for choosing Full Circle Coaching for your Triathlon Journey- I can’t wait to see what is next for you!

    About The Athlete:

    What is your age?

    52

    What is your profession?:

    Attorney

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

    With the very limited time available due to my professional commitments and family responsibilities, I needed the most effective workouts that could be completed within the shortest amount of time. Being new to triathlon, and to swimming in particular, I needed comprehensive instruction delivered quickly in all phases of triathlon. While I had been a consistent runner in the past, assistance was needed with nutrition to become a better athlete overall.

    What is/ was your “A” race for this season?

    Key West Int’l Triathlon, 2023

    What are your BIG goals?

    • Complete a 70.3 within 6 hours in 2024
    • Complete an Int’l Tri within 2 hours, 15 minutes
    • Complete a Sprint Tri within 1 hour

    Tell me about your successes so far! What were some of your biggest improvements in performance for each of the following? Swim, Bike, Run, and Nutrition/Health. 

    After joining FCT, the following results were achieved:

    • Aug 20, 2023, Key Largo Sprint Tri – 1st AG
    • Sept 24, 2023, Key Biscayne Sprint Tri – 1st in FCT group
    • Nov 12, 2023, MiamiMan Sprint Tri – 3rd AG
    • Dec 3, 2023, Weston 10k road race – 4th AG (out of 17) with a PR of 3+ minutes
    • Dec 10, 2023, Key West Int’l Tri – Finished in the top 44% overall for the first time, moving up to this longer distance.

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

    1. Analyzing each workout after it is finished.
    2. Completing the workout early.
    3. Keeping the correct balance between non-triathlon responsibilities and training.

    What excites you the most about being involved in running/triathlon?

    Being fit going on 55 with more energy during the rest of the day and night compared to people much younger than me. Thinking my way through a triathlon race – a triathlon is like putting together a puzzle that is never the same no matter how many times you do it. Meeting time goals and/or finishing on the podium.

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

    Do it now! What are you waiting for? There is always time in the day, no matter how busy you think you are. I did my first few triathlons on a mountain bike and by swimming a sidestroke/breaststroke.

    Do you want results like these? My 16-week Triathlon Transformation Training Program is designed to help you get faster for your next triathlon in less time than other training programs.

    The Triathlon Transformation Program focuses on you as an individual; your form, technique, strength, fueling, and mindset. Through video analysis, metabolic testing, holistic lifestyle coaching, and a supportive community, you will achieve all your triathlon dreams and goals to get faster in less time.

    If you want to show up confidently at the start of your next race — swimming, biking, and running past the competition, sprinting across the finish line with arms overhead, knowing you nailed it — then this program is for you.

    Click here to apply for my 16-Week Triathlon Transformation Program.

    Erinne Guthrie has been a USA Triathlon Level II Certified Coach since 1999 and Chief Motivating Officer at Full Circle Coaching, LLC since 2010. Creator of 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 more.

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    Your Brain is Watching

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    Your Brain is Watching

    When you resolve to do something, whether or not you actually follow through can have a profound impact both now and in the future.

    You see, I believe that your brain is watching.

    If you stick to what you set out to do – lose weight, write a book, run a marathon, complete an Ironman, Qualify for World Championships – your brain starts to believe in you more and more.

    But when you don’t follow through, the opposite occurs.

    Your brain subtly begins to doubt you and your commitments.

    It becomes easier to make and believe excuses. It’s more likely that your ego will win, keeping you just where you are instead of progressing forward.

    Would you prefer your brain believe in you and support you with the right thoughts and beliefs?

    Or will you train it to doubt you, almost inevitably keeping you stuck on big and challenging goals?

    As always, the choice is yours.

    Wishing you well,
    Coach Erinne Guthrie

    If you are interested in learning more about Full Circle Coaching, call us at 786-586-6057 today or click this link to schedule a complimentary triathlon strategy call! 

    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.  She is also a CHEK Holistic Lifestyle Coach Level 3, USMS Master’s Swim Coach, Motivational Speaker, Mom and much much more.

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    Rockstar Triathlete Dennis Phipps Hit his Personal Record!

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    Rockstar Triathlete Dennis Phipps

    Coaches Notes:

    Coach Dennis is an integral part of the coaching process here at Full Circle Coaching. Without a proper bike fit on a triathlon or road bike everything suffers. Dennis’ Bike fits help the Full Circle Coaching athletes produce more power with lower heart rates and feel true comfort so they can focus on training and racing!

    Dennis has been doing triathlons for a while and this year 70.3 North Carolina in October was the goal. It’s great when someone I have been mentoring to understand the coaching process applies all the details to his own training and gets awesome results just by following the darn instructions!

    From finally getting the balance aspect of his swim, to mastering high power on the bike with higher rpms, whcih allowed him his fastest 13.1 off the bike.

    Thanks for being an important part of Full Circle Coaching over the past 11 years. Your love of cycling and triathlon inspires us all. Thanks for sharing all your bike wisdom Dennis- Love your supplements too!- You are a true Rockstar Triathlete and Coach!

    What is your age?

    Age 49 turning 50 this December

    What is your profession?:

    Triathlon Coach/trainer and owner of TriDNA Sport- Supplement Company

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

    I joined Fullcircle through a friend of mine, Ryan Williams. It’s a long story, but he passed away, and I met Erinne from Full circle at his memorial ride. And I haven’t left since then. I am one of the Full Circle Coaching’s cycling coaches and do all of the bike fits for the athlete’s.

    What is/ was your “A” race for this season?

    My A race for 2023 was North Carolina 70.3. And I did my personal best 5:28:15

    What are your BIG goals?

    My big goals for 2024 are full Iron Man in Barcelona next year in October and during the year to qualify for 70.3 World Championships.

    Tell me about your successes so far!

    My biggest success this year has been finishing the run very strong off the bike in all of my races

    What were some of your biggest improvements in performance for each of the following? Swim, Bike, Run, and Nutrition/Health. 

    Swim: My biggest improvement in the swim has been learning how to float and have balance in the water and now I have a good strong catch.

    Bike: My biggest improvement in the bike has been staying more aerodynamic and utilizing the power meter more. Focusing on higher RPMS and sticking to my power numbers in training.

    Run: My biggest improvement in the run has been with pacing better and learning to walk/ run correctly.

    North Carolina 70.3 was my personal best – 5:28:15

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

    1. Listening to my body and even skipping workouts when I’m feeling tired.
    2. Really looking at my training numbers.
    3. Learning and trying different nutrition and supplements to support my performance.

    What excites you the most about being involved in running/triathlon?

    What excites me most about triathlon is the people around me.

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

    Sign up, make the commitment and you won’t regret it.

    Do you want results like these? My 16-week Triathlon Transformation Training Program is designed to help you get faster for your next triathlon in less time than other training programs.

    The Triathlon Transformation Program focuses on you as an individual; your form, technique, strength, fueling, and mindset. Through video analysis, metabolic testing, holistic lifestyle coaching, and a supportive community, you will achieve all your triathlon dreams and goals to get faster in less time.

    If you want to show up confidently at the start of your next race — swimming, biking, and running past the competition, sprinting across the finish line with arms overhead, knowing you nailed it — then this program is for you.

    Click here to apply for my 16-Week Triathlon Transformation Program.

    Erinne Guthrie has been a USA Triathlon Level II Certified Coach since 1999 and Chief Motivating Officer at Full Circle Coaching, LLC since 2010. Creator of 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 more.

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    This Isn’t Your Year

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    This Isn’t Your Year

    You know…so many people enter each new year thinking “This is it! This is MY year!”

    But it’s really not about your year.

    It’s about the fact that it’s all yours. Every year, every week, every day, and every moment.

    I’ve seen so many memes shared on social media over the last couple of months that imply people are so ready to be done with 2023 because surely 2024 will bring something better.

    And those memes appear every single year.
    Coincidence?

    Here’s the deal: You can step up, take control, and shift the course of your life literally at any
    moment you choose, whether January 1, April 22, or October 19.

    So, if you never want to look back with regret on the actions you should have taken or how far along you’d be if you just acted sooner, change now.

    Literally now.

    Take a new action.

    Recommit and start in this very moment.

    Because no day of the week or year is the day you should be waiting for.

    If you’re ready to take action now, the next right step is booking your FREE 30-Minute Triathlon Breakthrough Session with me: https://go.appointmentcore.com/book/umg5sS

    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.

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    How to Eliminate Excuses

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    How to Eliminate Excuses

    When we were kids, we could find excuses for anything, right?

    For not going to bed on time...
    For fighting with siblings...
    For not getting homework done...

    As adults, we’ve learned to take responsibility for our actions and failures – at least most of the time. But there’s always a supply of excuses waiting within reach whenever we want to use one, including about our health and fitness. 

    Your spouse, your kids, the traffic...
    Your boss...
    Your biorhythms...

    On and on…

    So how do we get rid of this childhood habit once and for all?

    Here are some of my best ideas for eliminating excuses…

    1. Realize you’re only hurting yourself when you find a scapegoat. It doesn’t hurt the coach, your significant other, your doctor … anyone else.
    2. Let go of the persecution complex. Traffic doesn’t happen to just you. Everyone’s boss throws a wrench in their plans sometimes. Nobody “feels like it” all the time, even those who seem divinely motivated to make it look easy.
    3. Stop comparing yourself to others. It only sets you up to feel “less than” and not good enough, which undermines your motivation and negative self-talk.
    4. Seek inspiration from others who keep getting up every time they fall. This can be someone at work, a friend at the gym, or even a figure in fiction. 
    5. Acknowledge your strengths and weaknesses alike. Let’s say you’re good at getting to the gym on time, but you don’t work as hard as you want. OK – great! How can you build on that? Work out with a friend or trainer, take a group class, or meditate for a few moments before you walk in? What you don’t want to do: Tell yourself it’s someone else’s fault that you’re not quite hitting it.
    6. Scratch the surface. What’s underneath the need to make an excuse? Are you afraid of something? Feeling insecure or intimidated? Whatever it is, a little introspection can help identify the source, and from there, you’re closer to eliminating it.
    7. Repeat success. When something works for you, repeat it. Think about why – and how you can apply the lesson elsewhere.

    I’d love for you to hit reply and let me know which tip is most helpful!

    Want some guidance and support with this?
    Check out my 6 week Nutrition Essentials Program – you can start today!
    Have questions? Click here to schedule your FREE Nutrition Breakthrough Session Now!

    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 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.

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    Rockstar Triathlete Brett Logan: Surpassing The Gap to Live in The Gain

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    Rockstar Triathlete Brett Logan: Surpassing The Gap to Live in The Gain

    Coaches Notes:

    It took me a while to get Brett to really see how far he has come back in so little time.

    I like to help my athletes focus on the gain, not the gap, and that can be hard to do if the gap is where most of us are all the time.

    Brett’s gains have been many: Losing weight, getting stronger by overcoming injury, and learning how to actually train for a triathlon with specific parameters like power, rpms, video analysis, and testing- His results speak for themselves. I am super proud of you, Brett, and we are just getting started. You are an inspirational Rockstar Triathlete!

    About The Athlete

    What is your age?

    52

    What is your profession?:

    Attorney

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

    I was getting back into tri after a nearly 10 year hiatus and was looking for a mix of in-person local group training and online coaching. I spoke with most of the local Miami tri clubs and Erinne’s experience and approach stood out. It turned out that my original tri coach was one of her students. 

    What is/ was your “A” race for this season?

    Key West intl distance.

    What are your BIG goals?

    My biggest goal is to make triathlon a long term and sustainable part of my life, also looking to do my first 70.3 in 2024.  

    Tell me about your successes so far! What were some of your biggest improvements in performance for each of the following? Swim, Bike, Run, and Nutrition/Health. 

    With just a few tips and some warm up advice I had a swim PR on my first race back.

    I was as surprised as anyone given my fitness level was still very much a work in progress at that point. I have since improved upon that PR twice in the ensuing six months with a deeper dive into form and technique.

    I am also far more efficient in the water, not expending as much energy on the swim and entering T1 with a lower heart rate.

    My functional threshold power on the bike improved by 29 watts in six months. My one-mile run test improved by 3 minutes and 30 seconds, which was very near a decade-old PR time.

    Starting out, I fully believed approaching those old run times would take far longer than six months, but it is happening much more quickly. 

    Probably the best thing that has happened to me since joining Full Circle is that we solved a problem that has plagued me both within Tri and in everyday life. I didn’t know that sweat rates and salinity rates within that sweat could vary dramatically from person to person. It turns out I have a heavy sweat rate and I am a salty sweater. Two things that often go together. One of the Full Circle coaches picked up on the issue during a workout and consequently we adjusted my electrolyte intake and it has made all the difference. 

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

    1. Arriving at the mental mindframe that tri is a lifestyle and making the adjustments to incorporate it on a long term basis.
    2. Finally solving my electrolyte issue. 

    What excites you the most about being involved in running/triathlon?

    Everything from forcing me to be better organized, to stress relief and more focus and stamina for work and family. 

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

    Do it. There is something for everyone. If you are looking to get back in amazing shape and participate in local races or if you want to compete at the highest level the sport offers there are people doing it here.

    Do you want results like these? My 16-week Triathlon Transformation Training Program is designed to help you get faster for your next triathlon in less time than other training programs.

    The Triathlon Transformation Program focuses on you as an individual; your form, technique, strength, fueling, and mindset. Through video analysis, metabolic testing, holistic lifestyle coaching, and a supportive community, you will achieve all your triathlon dreams and goals to get faster in less time.

    If you want to show up confidently at the start of your next race — swimming, biking, and running past the competition, sprinting across the finish line with arms overhead, knowing you nailed it — then this program is for you.

    Click here to apply for my 16-Week Triathlon Transformation Program.

    Erinne Guthrie has been a USA Triathlon Level II Certified Coach since 1999 and Chief Motivating Officer at Full Circle Coaching, LLC since 2010. Creator of 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 more.

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    PR-Collecting Richie Ganitsky Earns 2023 Male Rockstar Triathlete of the Year

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    PR-Collecting Richie Ganitsky Earns 2023 Male Rockstar Triathlete of the Year


    Coach’s Notes:

    Richie joined me one year ago as part of my Bring a Buddy week 2022.

    He hesitated to join because he had so much experience; he was thinking, what more can I learn? Well, the answer is A LOT. He joined the signature 16-week Triathlon Transformation program and continued as a VIP alumni because of all of the positive results.

    I love that Richie has an open mind to embrace the holistic lifestyle and nutrition information to make changes to improve his health and longevity and apply these principles to the training program. Increased energy, the ability to handle big training blocks, and all the technique work with video analysis and testing that we do to help him keep improving.

    Congratulations on all your successes in 2023 – You truly deserve to be chosen as Full Circle Coaching’s Athlete of the Year, and I’m looking forward to hitting your sub 6 hours in your next 70.3 and so much more!

    About Richie


    What is your age?

    47

    What is your profession?:

    Tax, real estate and probate lawyer

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

    I chose Full Circle Coaching because of its holistic approach, and I have found this year to have had a happier, more balanced lifestyle, all while setting some personal records out on the race courses!

    What is/ was your “A” race for this season?

    Clash Daytona Half Ironman 2023

    What are your BIG goals?

    Next year, I’m looking to set more personal records, especially in the longer distance events such as the 70.3 half-Ironman.

    Swim Alligator Lighthouse again, this time in a two-person relay.

    Complete my transition to Xero barefoot running shoes.

    Improve my technique all around at the upcoming Ultimate Tri Camp, especially biking the hills of Clermont.

    Tell me about your successes so far! What were some of your biggest improvements in performance for each of the following? Swim, Bike, Run, and Nutrition/Health. 

    Swim: I improved my technique on the stroke and got to swim in a three person relay the eight mile Alligator Lighthouse race!

    Bike: I significantly improved my FTP from 171 to 187 watts and got promoted to the B+ riding group on the Saturday group rides.

    Run: I improved my run technique, placing in the top 15% in the Joshua Tree trail Half Marathon, all while wearing my Xero barefoot running trail shoes! 5k PR at 23:12!

    PRs: I am also very proud of setting a personal record of 2:23 in the Miami Man International Triathlon, which I have now raced six times! I also set a personal record of 1:09 in the sprint triathlon at Key Biscayne Trilogy and my first 70.3 at Clash Daytona in 6:33.

    Nutrition: Making some nutritional changes such as having more sweet potatoes and cutting out some foods has made a positive difference.

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

    1. The coaches’ technique tips and guidance
    2. The motivation of my teammates!

    What excites you the most about being involved in running/triathlon?

    The cross training component, being outdoors in the water and on the road, and the camaraderie!

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

    Join FCC! You’ll have fun all while improving your performance!

    Do you want results like these? My 16-week Triathlon Transformation Training Program is designed to help you get faster for your next triathlon in less time than other training programs.

    The Triathlon Transformation Program focuses on you as an individual; your form, technique, strength, fueling, and mindset. Through video analysis, metabolic testing, holistic lifestyle coaching, and a supportive community, you will achieve all your triathlon dreams and goals to get faster in less time.

    If you want to show up confidently at the start of your next race — swimming, biking, and running past the competition, sprinting across the finish line with arms overhead, knowing you nailed it — then this program is for you.

    Click here to apply for my 16-Week Triathlon Transformation Program.

    Erinne Guthrie has been a USA Triathlon Level II Certified Coach since 1999 and Chief Motivating Officer at Full Circle Coaching, LLC since 2010. Creator of 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 more.

  • Blogs, Mindset

    Use setbacks to strengthen your commitment

    Use setbacks to strengthen your commitment

    Life is hard sometimes.

    You have so many responsibilities and so little time. Even when you stick to a schedule, circumstances can disrupt your plans and leave you scrambling. It’s enough to make you want to give up when everything seems to be working against you.

    But don’t – please!

    It happens to everyone. After all, there’s only so much we can control – and a whole universe of people, places and things that are simply beyond us. When you learn to EXPECT disruption, and to simply accept it as a fact of life, then you can begin to be free of it, and keep moving forward.

    Here’s a super-basic example. If you leave 20 minutes ahead of time for any appointment. That would allow for traffic or another unexpected delay. If you arrived on time, you’d have a few minutes to kill; if the journey took longer than expected, you would still be on time.

    I think about this little lesson all the time. It’s even easy to apply it to healthy goals.

    For example, if you want to lose weight, then it’s not enough to start eating right. You also have to anticipate days when you won’t be able to, for whatever reason. Maybe you’re stuck in a work conference, or traveling, or just can’t resist your neighbor’s fried chicken today.

    If you want to train for a triathlon then you have to accept that you’ll need rest days/ weeks, or adjustments to your training schedule. There might be bad weather. That you might have a family emergency that keeps you from completing your training.

    Here’s my wish for you. When these circumstances happen – and they will – don’t abandon your goals.

    Instead, remember that success takes consistent effort over time. And use each setback to strengthen the commitment you made to yourself.

    It’s all in how you look at it!

    Curious about Full Circle’s Triathlon Transformation program?
    You too can become the triathlete you always dreamed of!
    Click here to schedule your FREE Triathlon Breakthrough Session Now! 

    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 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

    From Trials To Triumph: Cindy Beuermann’s Journey to Becoming 2023’s Female Rockstar of The Year

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    From Trials To Triumph: Cindy Beuermann’s Journey to Becoming 2023’s Female Rockstar of The Year


    Coach’s Notes:

    Cindy is Full Circle Coaching’s Female Athlete of the Year 2023!
    No one deserves it more.

    I have never had an athlete trust the process more and have the results she has had to transform her life in so many ways, for the better.

    From suffering with depression and weight gain, to nurturing her body with grace and giving it quality nutrition and supplements, to killing every training session and triathlon race, to live life to it’s fullest and be so grateful for every step.

    Never comparing her journey to anyone else but herself and truly loving and supporting herself with every win has also been inspirational to me!

    Cindy is living proof that the Full Circle Community is a miraculous place to lay your trust and faith to get the support and love you need to achieve big dreams and goals!

    Congratulations Cindy!
    YOU ARE AN AMAZING ROCKSTAR TRIATHLETE!

    • SWIM – CSS from 1:59 to 1:34/ 100 pace!
    • BIKE – FTP 137- 144
    • RUN – 1-mile test went from 9:10 to 7:14
    • Sprint Triathlon – 1:22 to 1:09
    • Int’l Triathlon PR – 2:52 to 2:22 (1st Place AG)

    About Cindy


    What is your age?

    42

    What is your profession?:

    Communications (TV & Cinema)

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

    Many years ago, more than ten years actually, I was looking to get into triathlon. Somebody recommended Full Circle Coaching, and since the first day I joined the team, I have felt that was the correct place to start my triathlon journey.

    What is/ was your “A” race for this season?

    My first Full Ironman: COZUMEL 2023
    FCC has been with me since my first sprint race, which I was very afraid to do. Erinne pushed me to go for it, so, after my first 6 months training with the group, I decided to register for my first sprint in KW. That was 10 years ago! After that I just kept racing and looking for longer distances. After many sprints, Olympics and 70.3, the moment for the first full Ironman arrived.

    What are your BIG goals?

    For this year, the big goal was completing my first full IM. But not just that, I wanted to complete it within 13 hours.

    Tell me about your successes so far!

    I’ve been training with Erinne for more than ten years. I am so grateful to have her and the team in my life. Thanks to her, I have grown as a triathlete in all the ways. It is not only a training program; it includes support in all aspects of life- friendship, guidance, nutrition, physical and mental health, support, inspiration, motivation, and the hand you can count on when things are hard.  

    With the pandemic, I had a very hard time, and Erinne was always available for me, not only as a coach, but also as a friend, and helped me unconditionally to get out of that dark hole I got into during those pandemic years. 

    Thanks to the sport, to her and to the group, I was able to get my life back, and that’s something I will never forget and will always be thankful.

    Doing my first full Ironman was the challenge I set for myself as a welcome back to my “new life.” Erinne has supported me since the beginning, helping me believe in myself and making me confident enough to go through the process.

    It was very hard, but I also enjoyed it so much. It has been one of the most amazing journeys I’ve ever been on. 

    My success today is being back in life, healthy physically and mentally… being back in a positive way, motivated and thankful for being alive, enjoying every second of life, and being present in every moment. 

    Thanks Erinne and FCC!

    What were some of your biggest improvements in performance for each of the following? Swim, Bike, Run, and Nutrition/Health. 

    Swim: My catch and glide; going longer in open water swims without anxiety. We completed the Alligator Lighthouse 8-mile open water swim and got 2nd place, and it was Erinne’s PR for a 2-person relay team.

    Bike: Learning and understanding the “power” world finally made me stronger and faster. Learned how to pace myself successfully, and use watts not speed to guide my training.

    Run: I learned how to train and fuel correctly to run for longer distances, complete my first marathon, and pace perfectly with negative splits.  

    Nutrition: Learned EVERYTHING about nutrition: Supplements; How to make my body strong and efficient 100%. Without the new nutrition approach, I wouldn’t have been able to reach my goals.

    TOTAL GAME CHANGER!!! 

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

    1. Having Erinne as my coach and guide. 
    2. Getting the motivation and support from the FCC group 24/7.
    3. Meeting amazing people in the community who are so inspirational and motivational. Having friends in my life, I know I can count on unconditionally. 

    What excites you the most about being involved in running/triathlon?

    Triathlon is where you can challenge and motivate yourself in many ways. NO LIMITS.
    Triathlon helps you to keep growing as a person every day, have the discipline to keep pushing, and it feeds your mind and soul.
    Accomplishing big, scary goals makes you realize how amazing your body is, how far you can go, and how thankful you should be for life. ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE! 

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

    Just try it…you won’t regret!

    Do you want results like these? My 16-week Triathlon Transformation Training Program is designed to help you get faster for your next triathlon in less time than other training programs.

    The Triathlon Transformation Program focuses on you as an individual; your form, technique, strength, fueling, and mindset. Through video analysis, metabolic testing, holistic lifestyle coaching, and a supportive community, you will achieve all your triathlon dreams and goals to get faster in less time.

    If you want to show up confidently at the start of your next race — swimming, biking, and running past the competition, sprinting across the finish line with arms overhead, knowing you nailed it — then this program is for you.

    Click here to apply for my 16-Week Triathlon Transformation Program.

    Erinne Guthrie has been a USA Triathlon Level II Certified Coach since 1999 and Chief Motivating Officer at Full Circle Coaching, LLC since 2010. Creator of 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 more.