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.

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 2^nd 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.

Rockstar Triathlete Lorri Bolander

Coaches Notes:

Lorri is a true Rockstar Triathlete! Although she lives in Key West and is not local to Miami and cannot attend the weekly training sessions- she shows up every week in her training and on the coach calls, asks questions, and works the program the way it was designed to achieve some great results over the past few months! She questioned almost everything we gave her and I LOVE working with this type of athlete that wants to know the why and is willing to do the work and trust the process and ultimately see and feel the results! This takes courage and bravery to do!

So incredibly proud of you, Lorri, and super excited for the next journey to the full Florida Ironman in 2024! Let’s do this!!!!

What is your age?

48

What is your profession?:

Hair stylist and makeup artist

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

I had a lot of experience from racing on and off for the last 13 years, but I knew I had so much to learn.
Basic coaching, nutritional information, and basic schedule planning were not enough for my goals in this sport.  I randomly came across FCC on Facebook, and they checked all the boxes on everything I wanted from a coach. 

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

It was the Miamiman 70.3, 2023- I just completed.  My next A race will be next November for the Florida Full Ironman.

What are your BIG goals?

My Big goals are to lean out more as I keep working on my nutritional program,  work on and conquer better breathing techniques especially in the run and work on my power and speed on the bike.

Tell me about your successes so far!

My successes so far for swimming is I was able to rehab my shoulder through swimming.  I worked on my form with the advice I received and took time off my 100 yard swim and got down to 20 strokes per length of pool.  On the bike I learned about cadence and how to maintain at least 80 which i never did before. I truly understand my gears and when to switch to higher or lower gears. On the run I learned how to run with prope form and added some speed. All of these things were huge successes to me because when I put it all together it made my racing come together so much better.  

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

SWIM: My biggest improvement for the swim was getting the video analysis and learning better technique and breathing skills which in turn gave me a new PR in my race.

Bike: The biggest improvement on the bike was learning not to push heavy, hard gears while racing and tiring out my legs but using higher cadence. I was over using my legs so much, I had nothing left for the run.
That is not the case anymore.  On the run at Miamiman, I was able to run the last 6 miles faster than ever after a windy bike and I got 1st place in my age group.

Run: I can finally heart rate train! I always had a difficult time with that type of training and sticking with it long enough to see the results…My body is adjusting to this type of training, and I feel like my run is only getting better and better.
I feel stronger in all three sports over all.  

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

1. The attention to what I personally need to make my goals achievable. 
2. Being able to talk and listen to others about any and all issues with training and racing during the weekly Zoom calls and the ability to text the coaches with my questions.
3. The nutrition program opened my eyes to train like an athlete and eat like one. I’m learning why I eat what I eat. The results are amazing – I lost 13 lbs!

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

Achieving goals I never thought I could definitely excites me but there is more than just that.

I love being strong! Mentally and Physically. And most of all, I love the triathlon community. Nothing is better than talking shop with other athletes that “get” you and why we do what we do. 

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

Everyone could use a coach. In fact, Olympians and all professional athletes have coaches. Trusting the coaching and the program is important and not easy to find. Full CIrcle Coaching has the knowledge and experience that we all deserve to know but just don’t typically know how to access it or who to trust enough to ask and get the correct information. 

Learning is never-ending, and If you want to be part of a community that is driven to excel at training and racing and gives you the VIP attention and support you desire and deserve, look no further than FCC. 

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.

Rockstar Triathlete Lara Dyke

Coaches Notes:

Lara contacted me after several DNFs (Did Not Finish) at the Ironman Distance. I was super excited to help her get started on the journey.

We have a two-year plan, as that is sometimes what it takes to build up the training required to finish before the cut-off time. Her success so far has been tremendous. Instead of walking more than running in her training, we have reversed it. She has better bike handling skills and can hold a consistent pace for training and racing. In the swim She overcame panic and trauma that was holding her back. Swimming open water without stopping.

Thanks for choosing Full Circle Coaching with your Ironman journey; you are now on your way!

What is your age?

49

What is your profession?:

Medical Physicist Product Manager

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

I heard amazing things

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

Miami Clash Sprint

What are your BIG goals?

Finish a 70.3 and 140.6

Tell me about your successes so far!

I can now swim in a sprint without panicking or stopping (which is huge), and I hit my rpm/speed goal on my bike.  I can run/jog for 20 minutes straight with no breaks :).

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

Swim: not panicking or stopping in the race at all.

Bike: averaging 85 rpm at 14 MPH

Run: Running 12:18 min/ mile

Nutrition: Being more aware of the type of food I ingest and how it affects my health and digestion.

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

1. Showing up
2. Getting 2-3 swim, bike, and run workouts/week = Consistency!
3. Bike fit by Coach Dennis

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

Rounded fitness

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

Trust the process, it is well worth 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.

Rockstar Triathlete Daniel Alvarez Attributes Injury-Free Race to Training With Full Circle 

Coaches Notes:

I am incredibly proud of Daniel for completing the Full Circle Coaching Triathlon Transformation program with his first 70.3 performance in North Carolina.

He came to me as a typical triathlete, training, and racing as hard as he could on every session. This is a great way to get hurt and burnt out. He didn’t know what he didn’t know. I will never forget his comment after our first bike session- “Wow, so that’s how you train on the bike – I learned so much!”

He was already a strong guy, and getting into shape, we just helped him get specific for the distance he wanted to race, the 70.3.

We evaluated his technique on the swim, bike, and run and improved his nutrition so he had energy for the more extended training session. He has so much improvement from where he started while balancing life as a newly single dad and successful business owner.

Way to go, Daniel. I’m super excited for the journey to the Full Ironman. Thanks for trusting us with your journey – You are a Rockstar Triathlete!

What is your age?

I’m 46 years old

What is your profession?:

I’m an Engineer and work in Sales and Marketing in an online business. 

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

I was starting my journey in triathlon and saw Coach Erinne giving a great pre-race explanation and advice. Then, the third time I saw her, I made contact and started the program. 

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

Ironman NC 70.3. I finally learned how to pace during the race to finish strong with a 6:07- for my very first 70.3 with no injuries!

What are your BIG goals?

Keep training, prepare myself for doing at least 1 Ironman 70.3 every year and in 2027 my first full Ironman race. 

Tell me about your successes so far!

Being able to train an average of 5 days a week, loosing some weight (30 lbs), feeling more active and strong, finishing every race I’ve entered over the past year and having a lot of fun doing them. 

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

Getting better at swimming and biking, with proper technique and guidance, significantly impacted my performance. Also, the combination of training, fueling with the right nutrition, and resting has made me go beyond what I thought I could.

My running was terrible. I still have so much to learn and practice; I know it will take time and effort, but I’m willing to put in the hard work and time to improve. I don’t want to injure myself, so technique plays a significant role; I’m learning a lot. I was able to finish the run at the 70.3, feeling strong.

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

1. Having team of athletes for support and company.
2. Having coaches with lots of experience end knowledge.
3. The feeling of accomplishment after every race or event, make me want to come back stronger.

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

The healthy lifestyle, having a moment everyday for myself, train and see my improvement, having a break from day to day tasks.

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

Take action, overthinking won’t get you anywhere! It’s time to discover your true potential. 

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 without injury or burn-out.

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.

Rockstar Mason Fruit

Coaches Notes:

Mason called me around this time last year, right after the MiamiMan Triathlon 2022, where he was racing the International distance race. He wanted to go long and complete three 70.3s in 2023.

I love goals like this!

He joined my Signature Triathlon Transformation Program, and we got to work on all his testing and evaluations. From there, we started training to improve his swim, bike, and run technique and build his aerobic capacity for the longer-distance races he aimed for.

Nutrition and strength played a role in his ability to handle the volume of his training while working full-time at a pretty intense job and being a good boyfriend.

For someone his age, I was surprised at his dedication to the sport and reaching his goals. Most 20-something-year-olds are not that dedicated to putting in the work that being a successful triathlete takes!

Congratulations on all your 70.3 races- you are a true Rockstar Triathlete. Sub 6, here you come!

What is your age?

27

What is your profession?:

Electrical Engineer

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

I met Erinne at Miami Man 2022 – and she made me take my shoes off in the grass. Instant credibility!

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

I did three 70.3’s with Arizona 70.3 as my “A” Race.

What are your BIG goals?

Sub 6 70.3 at Oceanside and Oregon next season

Tell me about your successes so far!

I scored in the top half of my age group twice this season!
Also went from not being able to run without walking to running non-stop during 70.3s.

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

Swim: I can swim now! I learned how to swim.

Bike: my FTP went from 180 to 240 (measured with 20 min FTP tests).
And my times went from a 3:30 bike to sub 3hr for 56 miles.

Run: I went from running 10-11 min miles for a half marathon distance with a 180 heart rate to doing the same pace in 100+ degree weather with a heat rate of sub 170.

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

1. Having a good support base. This wasn’t always the case, but with hard work and persistence, a good base can be built with the people around you.
2. Consistent training! 
3. I lost 15 pounds by eating real food!

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

Climbing the mountain because the mountain is there! And being connected to a fun-loving, active community!

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

Do it! It will be awkward at first as you learn new skills but you don’t know what you don’t know.

Having Erinne point these things out is invaluable!

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.