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  • Blogs, Run

    Running Season; Do you really need orthotics or something else?

    What’s Up Runners,

    I am loving this new article sent to me by my good friend Dr. Todd Narson, a Sports Chiropractor on South Beach.  Please read it here…
    https://correcttoes.wordpress.com/2012/08/17/arch-support/

    Finally, I am reading something completely different and TRUE regarding what it means to have arch support. This concept is unfortunately so foreign to podiatrists, physical therapists and running store owners who immediately recommend “orthotics” or a certain type of extra bulky, super cushiony running shoe that is the exact opposite of what most runner’s need; 

    STRENGTH in their feet, legs and core.

    I applaud Dr. Ray McClanahan for writing this article and for explaining what true arch support is and what you are actually getting with orthotics and bulky shoes could be hurting you greatly in the long term.

    Here’s a short quote from the article: “Pushing up in the open space of the foot has the significant long- term consequence of weakening of the muscles that span the open space of the arch, which are called the intrinsic muscles of the foot, as well as the numerous muscles in your lower leg which send tendons into their final insertions, many of which are in the ends of the toes.”

    If you are a runner and constantly injured, in pain or just looking to get faster, strength is an essential component in your ability to get pain free and perform. You cannot skip this step without paying for it later.

    Here at Full Circle Coaching we include the strength training that is a priority for your feet and entire body to allow you to achieve your running goals. One-on-one video analysis or in group setting is available as well as custom  strength training programs.

    or sign up for my 1 day, 2 hour Run Essentials Clinic- Im partnering with Footworks Miami and Athletix rehab to bring the best information to help you improve your running.

    Are you training for the MiamiMarathon or another upcoming running race?

    Then you need register for my upcoming Run Essentials, a 2-Hour clinic on September 18th, 2021, at Footworks South Miami. Click this LINK to register NOW!!

    Watch your inbox for more details or on social media. Happy Running!

    I look forward to hearing from you today and hope this article helps you in some way!  Feel free to ask me any questions or leave a comment.

    Ready to improve your running?

    Attend my RUN ESSENTIALS CLINIC – September 18, 2021 with Footworks Miami and Athletix Rehab.  You can improve your run performance in 2-hours.

    Especially, if you’re training for the Miami Marathon or another upcoming running race.

    Register for my upcoming Run Essentials Clinic, September 18th, 2021, at Footworks Miami. Click this LINK to register NOW!!

    Watch your inbox for more details or on social media. Happy Running!

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

     

  • Blogs, Mindset

    Free Your Mind — And Results Will Follow

    Free Your Mind — And Results Will Follow

    I talk to people all the time who want to get in better shape, lose weight, or embrace a healthier lifestyle, want to do a triathlon, or get faster at racing.

    And it’s amazing how often they follow up their desire with a list of reasons why they can’t possibly succeed.

    • “I’m just big boned, so there’s nothing I can do.”
    • “I was terrible in gym class, so I know I’d just fail again.”
    • “Everyone in my family is heavy, so I just have to accept myself like this.”
    • “I’m so slow, I’ll never be able to get fast”
    • I’m too old, it’s too late”

    It goes on and on, and it’s natural, to a degree. BUT IT DRIVES ME CRAZY! Because I know what nonsense it is.

    These are all examples of self-limiting beliefs that too many of us have.

    They hold us back and keep us stuck. And the only way to break through is to investigate these beliefs, ask where they came from, and then see how you can challenge them.

    Ask yourself “Is it really true?”

    Do what you want to do, not what these lies keep telling you about yourself.

    One example: Let’s say that your parents and siblings really are overweight. That means nothing about you. Maybe they also overeat and never exercise. Maybe they don’t want to change their lives.

    But if you do, you’ve got to identify the chains around your brain, take them apart, and embrace the reality that you got this!

    You really do.

    And if you know you can’t do it on your own, I’m here to help. Hit reply and let me know what’s coming up for you.

    I’ve opened up a few spots in my signature “TRIATHLON TRANSFORMATION” Program. ARE YOU IN?

    LET’S talk about it… SCHEDULE YOUR “TRIATHLON BREAKTHROUGH” SESSION TO FIND OUT MORE! Click this link: http://www.scheduleyou.in/5ZIsVaU to schedule for 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. 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.

  • Blogs, Mindset

    New Year’s Resolutions: Time for a Check Up

    New Year’s Resolutions: Time for a Check Up

    Is it August already? How is that possible? Weren’t we just making our New Year’s resolutions?!?!

    Yes, time flies – faster and faster every year.

    So, let’s take a moment to review the goals we set in January and how we’re doing on them.

    This might reveal that you’re doing great.

    Or point out some helpful modifications.

    Or, uhm, well … maybe you totally dropped the ball. Which is OK! Everybody does it, and you can still pick it up and run with it.

    So, remind yourself of your resolutions or goals. And measure where you are today to see your progress. Are you on track for the triathlon you signed up for? Have you lost or gained weight? Are you able to lift more at the gym or run faster? Have you been able to plan those healthy family dinners?

    Don’t get down on yourself if things aren’t shaping up the way you want. Just see where you can do better and love yourself for making the effort. It’s not too late to have a great “new” year!

    I’d love it if you’d hit reply and let me know where you’re at.


    I’ve opened up a few spots in my signature “TRIATHLON TRANSFORMATION” Program. ARE YOU IN?

    LET’S talk about it… SCHEDULE YOUR “TRIATHLON BREAKTHROUGH” SESSION TO FIND OUT MORE! Click this link: http://www.scheduleyou.in/5ZIsVaU to schedule for 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. 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.

  • Blogs, Mindset

    It’s O.K. to be Afraid

    It’s O.K. to be Afraid

    Of all the emotions I’ve felt throughout my life, one I really regret is fear. Well, no. I don’t regret feeling fear, necessarily. Fear can be helpful in certain situations – like when danger occurs and triggers your “flight or fight” mechanism.

    So, I should say that I regret those times when I let fear (of the unknown) stop me from taking powerful action.

    Here are some hypothetical examples of what I’m talking about.

    • Maybe you had a job offer that seemed enticing, but some risky element kept you in an unfulfilling (but safe) situation.
    • Have you stayed in a lifeless relationship because you were afraid you’d never find another companion?
    • Have you ever wanted to do a triathlon or Ironman but were too afraid of how it might feel learning a new skill you may not be great at yet?

    I used to make those decisions too often. And then I looked closer and found that sometimes my fear had actually been just anxiety or uncertainty. And I looked at friends who had succeeded despite their similar worries.

    You know, courage isn’t the absence of fear; it’s acknowledging the fear and doing the right thing anyway.

    So, what are you afraid of that’s holding you back?

    • Make a rational decision based on probable outcomes.
    • Ask what’s the worst that can happen, and if you’d be OK with it.
    • Fully imagine what success will look like, taste like, sound like, and feel like.

    Accept the fear or dismantle it – but BELIEVE IN YOURSELF, and there’s nothing you can’t do. 

    I’ve opened up a few spots in my signature “TRIATHLON TRANSFORMATION” Program. ARE YOU IN?

    LET’S talk about it… SCHEDULE YOUR “TRIATHLON BREAKTHROUGH” SESSION TO FIND OUT MORE! Click this link: http://www.scheduleyou.in/5ZIsVaU to schedule for 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. 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.

  • Blogs, Mindset

    The Secret Strategy for Getting Results

    The Secret Strategy for Getting Results

    How many times were you told as child to wait for what you wanted?

    It seemed like you heard that for everything.

    • “You can watch TV after you do your homework.”
    • “No dessert till you’ve eaten your vegetables.”
    • “Santa won’t be back for a year — really.”

    It’s just part of being a kid.

    And part of becoming an adult is grasping the concept of delayed gratification. 

    That was the impetus behind a famous study of children known as the Marshmallow Test. Researchers tested young kids to see if they would prefer to have one marshmallow now or try to wait for two in 15 minutes. Years later, they checked back in with the kids and found those who’d been able to wait had greater signs of success in life, like better SAT scores and better jobs.

    It’s a helpful thought we can apply to our health and fitness goals. Day in and day out, week after week, it can get frustrating when we don’t see the results we want. It’s easy to, say, grab the bag of cookies in order to FEEL BETTER NOW — even if we know we’re just making things more difficult for ourselves. 

    • Try to focus less on the outcomes (a certain speed or weight) and more on the process.
    • Resist comparing yourself to others; you have no idea what they deal with or what they are doing.
    • Realize that time will pass anyway, so you might as well take the actions that will bring your desired results as it does.
    • Enjoy the anticipation of a positive outcome.

    Being an adult isn’t so bad, is it? We get to remind ourselves that our choices have consequences – and that our parents were right about that whole “be patient” thing.

    And remember, when you’re giving into delayed gratification, you’re giving up the thing you really want – a healthy, fit body and the longest life possible.

    I’M OPENING UP A FEW SPOTS FOR MY SIGNATURE “TRIATHLON TRANSFORMATION” PROGRAM, ARE YOU IN? LET’S DISCUSS. SCHEDULE YOUR “TRIATHLON BREAKTHROUGH” SESSION TO FIND OUT MORE!

    Click this link: http://www.scheduleyou.in/5ZIsVaU to schedule. 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. 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.

  • Blogs, Erinne, Mindset

    Time to Recharge

    Time to Recharge

    I’m in Aspen Colorado with some great friends enjoying a change of scenery.

    The views, mountains and cool dry air are pretty much the exact opposite of my Miami environment.

    It is so nice to just get away from the day to day routine and spend quality time with friends and family, eating great food and laughing.

    The mountains make for a completely different kind of exercise. At this altitude everything is a little bit harder on my sea level lungs but, the scenery makes it so enjoyable. Breathing the cool dry air and taking in the size of the mountains is breathtaking in a good way!

    But yet, even with all this I am struggling to truly let go, thinking of all the things I should be doing.

    As a small business owner, it’s difficult to completely let go of the day to day in my company and wondering if if I’m doing enough in every moment and trusting those I left in charge that everything will be just fine.

    It’s a hard ask of myself on a daily basis to let go and trust that everything will be ok!

    But I’m practicing, just like I practice for triathlon training – for me the commitment to train or rest is not a problem. I can find the balance and my passion is helping others to find that balance too.

    I’m wondering if you can relate to this struggle…

    Please reply if you feel inspired, oh and I hope you’re planning some down time with friends and family too this summer!

     I’M OPENING UP A FEW SPOTS FOR MY SIGNATURE “TRIATHLON TRANSFORMATION” PROGRAM, ARE YOU IN? LET’S DISCUSS. SCHEDULE YOUR “TRIATHLON BREAKTHROUGH” SESSION TO FIND OUT MORE!

    Click this link: http://www.scheduleyou.in/5ZIsVaU to schedule. 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. 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.

  • Blogs, Mindset

    Words, thoughts, and your body…

    Words, thoughts, and your body…

    Want to hear something crazy?

    The way you speak to yourself directly impacts the way your body looks and feels.

    It’s not just about exercise and food!

    We become what we believe ourselves to be. We become the emotional weight we carry.

    And today I want to share a few ways that you can actually change your body with your words and thoughts.

    This is NOT crazy woo-woo stuff – it actually works!

    Ready?

    • Release the shame and guilt you may be carrying. This, of course, is easier said than done, but if you want a strong, healthy body, it must be done.
    • Speak to yourself like you would speak to a best friend.
    • Develop strong connections with others who are like-minded and share similar values.
      Humans thrive on connection, but sadly, we are more disconnected than we’ve ever been.
    • Forgive those who’ve hurt you. Holding on to negative emotions shows up in our bodies in a variety of ways.

    Ask for help. It’s ok that you can’t juggle it all alone. If being healthy in mind, body, and spirit is a priority for you, you’re going to need people in your corner.

    Is this resonating? So – where to start?

    This is going to be different for everyone. For some, it may be reconnecting with an old friend.

    For others, it may be hiring a coach, trainer or even a therapist. It may mean opening old wounds and having difficult conversations.

    Name it, claim it and tame it

    At the end of the day, releasing what’s weighing you down emotionally is key to being your physical best.

    I would love to know your thoughts on the subject.
    Here’s to your best self.

    If you are ready to join me, I am opening 5 spots in my Triathlon Transformation Program. Is this plan for you? Find out by setting up a call with me today!

    Ready to take your training to the next level? Join me for my FREE 5 day Challenge – Triathlon Reset LIVE Adventure on July 19 through the week, inside my private Triathlon Obsessed Facebook group.

    You’ll learn exactly what you need to do to become the best triathlete you can be. There’s still time to finish out the year strong. See you in the challenge!

    Share this information with a friend who might want to get fast too!

    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. Remember to Click this link: http://www.scheduleyou.in/5ZIsVaU to schedule a call. This is a complimentary 30 minute session to ask me anything about triathlon, health and wellness or holistic lifestyle/nutrition.

     

  • Blogs, Nutrition

    What’s in Your Diet?

    What’s in Your Diet?

    If I ask about your diet, you naturally think about food, right?

    But what if we include all kinds of things we consume every day? What does our “diet” look like for our emotions, our brains, or our social lives?

    Consider each of these categories, what you consume, how it affects you – and where you can make some positive changes.

    • Physical. This means training and eating right. Simple exercise tip: Don’t neglect resistance training. And this month eat more whole foods and less processed.
    • Emotional. Take time every day to focus on the simple act of breathing, even if it’s just for a few minutes. Limit time spent scrolling social media – it just makes you anxious anyway!
    • Intellectual. Always be feeding your brain with a book (an actual book, not on a screen). And did you know drinking sugary drinks contributes to Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia? So, do your brain a favor and dringk spring water or organic green tea, instead.
    • Social. Nurture friendships that are good for you. End those that are not. Sounds brutal, but you don’t need to consume someone’s negativity if that’s all your getting from them. 
    • Spiritual. Say thank you for today, every day. And say goodbye to yesterday. If we fill our souls with regret, we’re poisoning the present and the future. Let it go.
    • Environmental. Go to places and situations that make you happy, and avoid those that stress you out. “No” is a complete sentence!

    Remember, you are what you eat. But you’re also what you read, believe, tell yourself, do with other people, and put into the world.

    Life is a banquet. Here’s to making positive choices.

    I’M OPENING UP A FEW SPOTS FOR MY SIGNATURE “TRIATHLON TRANSFORMATION” PROGRAM, ARE YOU IN? LET’S DISCUSS. SCHEDULE YOUR “TRIATHLON BREAKTHROUGH” SESSION TO FIND OUT MORE!

    Click this link: http://www.scheduleyou.in/5ZIsVaU to schedule. 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. 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.

  • Blogs

    Are you training in the Black Hole?

    The Black Hole of endurance training is at about 75-85% of your maximum effort.

    So many triathletes spend WAY too much time at this effort level and wonder why they are not getting faster!

    One of the secrets to improving your performance is working at the 2 ends of the spectrum, on the edges of the black hole.

    Low Aerobic Training or LSD, Long Slow Distance training and Vo2 Max or Speed work training.

    Most of my athletes are doing exactly this right now in their training blocks and getting faster test and race times plus, PR’s (Personal Record’s).

    This equates to training in your zone 5 energy system and requires a lot of recovery time in your zone 1. Staying out of the middle in the black hole!

    If you don’t do the recovery interval at zone 1/2 effort you will not be likely to hit all of your intervals because you are not giving your body a chance to recover and go hard again, repeatedly.

    This is a big fat mistake if you want to get faster.

    Working these 2 ends of the spectrum is going to help you get the MOST our of your training!

    Ready to take your training to the next level? Join me for my FREE 5 day Challenge – Triathlon Reset on July 12-16th, inside my private Triathlon Obsessed Facebook group.

    You’ll learn exactly what you need to do to become the best triathlete you can be in 2021. There’s still time to finish out the year strong. See you in the challenge.

    Share this information with a friend who might want to get fast too!

    Also, Click this link: http://www.scheduleyou.in/5ZIsVaU to schedule a call. 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. 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.

  • Blogs

    The Time is…

    The Time is…

    If you’re looking for a sign, THIS IS IT.

    • This is the sign you’ve been waiting for.
    • This is the sign to take action you’ve been delaying.
    • This is the sign that “I’m waiting for a better time” is nothing but a lie we all tell ourselves. 

    So, I’m sorry (not sorry), to end the story of “I’m waiting for a better day.” There is no better day. Today is it!

    You just got THE SIGN, after all…

    Start right now. Take one step in the direction you want, even if you feel unconfident or anxious. Do one thing to begin reaching your goals. One action leads to another and another… 

    It doesn’t matter what those goals are. Maybe you want to do an ironman or a sprint triathlon, get in better physical shape, start eating right, improve a relationship, or save more money.

    The point is that all of these things involve a commitment of DOING – and a commitment of doing, again and again OVER TIME.

    Time doesn’t start when you want it to, or when it’s convenient for you, or when everything in your life lines up in a perfect row. That’s what we call a fantasy.

    The reality of living YOUR life on YOUR terms? That starts with action. RIGHT NOW.

    If your best Triathlon is one of those things you are deciding to take on now, Please join me for my upcoming Free 5 Day Facebook Challenge . I’ll be addressing the 5 things you struggle with in training for Triathlon based on my latest survey.

    Time Management
    Overcoming and preventing Injury
    How to get faster
    What to eat, and when to eat it
    How to deal with fears, anxiety and overwhelm and of course how to get started!

    Click HERE to Get on the list NOW Starts July 19th at 11 am

    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.