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    Busy Dad becomes first time Ironman in 12:10 with only 14 weeks of training; Rockstar Triathlete Carlos Guadamuz

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    Busy Dad becomes first time Ironman in 12:10 with only 14 weeks of training; Rockstar Triathlete Carlos Guadamuz

    Coach’s Notes:

    Thank you, Carlos, for trusting the process of my 16-week Triathlon Transformation training program. You are proof that it works and achieved the goal in 14 weeks instead of 16. I truly appreciate your dedication to your goals and how you managed all the training while working full-time, getting to the kid’s soccer games, and balancing life with your supportive wife! You, indeed, are a Rockstar Triathlete!

    Congratulations!

    Age:

    46

    Profession:

    Product Management – I create, build, and market products. Mainly techy ones 🙂

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

    I wanted to compete in my first Ironman, and I felt I needed coaching for a race as big and complex as the Ironman.

    I did my first 70.3 last December 2021 with zero coaching, and although I didn’t have a bad time, I didn’t feel I was at my full potential and the experience was a bit painful.

    So, rather than a feeling of accomplishment when I finish it, I had a lot of doubts and “what ifs” in my head. In my own view, the best way to prove myself that I am better than that was to finish a full Ironman. However, this time around I was going to do it with a coach.

    I saw coach Erinne giving the pre-race clinic at Miami-Man 2021 and liked everything she said. I also saw her on race day surrounded by her team, all wearing the same colors, which made me appreciate from afar the team spirit and the confidence of having a coach. That positive image stayed in my mind when it was time to choose a coach.

    What is your “A” race for this season?

    My A-race was Ironman Florida, 2022, because it was my first Ironman. However, the Key Biscayne triathlon last September (international distance) was also a good race because it gave me, entirely unexpectedly, my first podium.

    Ironman Florida was a significant achievement because it gave me a lot of “firsts;” my first ever Ironman, my first ever 112-mile ride, and my first ever marathon. To me, it was also an important achievement because I am quite new to triathlons. My first ever triathlon race was MiamiMan, less than a year ago, and my longest triathlon was Ironman 70.3 FL, in December last year (11 months ago). I actually rode a road bike for the first time only 18 months ago and bought my first triathlon bike in May (less than 6 months ago). My only advantage was swimming, as I have swum since I was little, with my first open water competition at the age of 10.

    Also, Ironman Florida was a big achievement for me, not only because of those new challenges but also because I only had 14 weeks to go when I started training with Full Circle.

    The Key Biscayne International distance triathlon was a total surprise in terms of the result.

    I had a 9hr super day the weekend before and another long brick the day before. So, the complete opposite to going into the race fresh. I was actually tired on race day.

    However, the objective was exactly that, to test me under those conditions. Also, to practice before Ironman all the elements of a race, mainly building and following a race plan. My plan demanded a fast pace, which I was doubting I could follow. However, I stayed on it during the race and it delivered a category second place. It was a good lesson I was going to take to Ironman Florida.

    Please share your BIG goals:

    My goals were all based on Ironman FL and they were growing as I kept training. My initial goal was just to finish the Ironman because I was truly uncertain if I could do it.

    Then, the goal was to finish it with zero walking during the run (which is something I did at the end of my 70.3).

    Then it was the time, initially, it was based on the rule of thumb of doubling my 70.3 times and adding 1hr – I finished the 70.3 in 6:06 so the expected time was 13:12. As I was getting closer to the race I had to build a race plan, which estimated my finish time at 12:25

    In the end, I finished with an Ironman time of 12:10, which beat my race plan estimate and was lower than twice my 70.3 time. Not only did I not walk but I achieved a negative split, running my fastest pace at the last 6 miles.

    I felt so strong and determined that I didn’t need to stop at aid stations from mile 23rd onward.

    Tell me about your successes so far:

    I believe the results reflect the training. So, in my view, a key success was to be able to complete and follow all my training as was written by coach Erinne.

    I never missed a single long-distance ride, run, or swim.

    It was a big success not only because most of the last sessions I broke personal records in terms of distance and time – like my first ever 100-mile ride or my first 20-mile run.

    But also because I was able to achieve those without injuries or extreme fatigue. That was a key success for me because it was one of my major fears. Especially after experiencing injuries in the past that made me stop training altogether.

    I believe that completing successfully all the training was possible due to different elements.

    First, the training plan, which had a progressive approach, included recovery sessions (stretches, foam rolling, etc.), and strength sessions and allowed for resting or down periods. Also, the focus on good technique reduced the injury risk. And then the personal guidance and experience from the coach helped alleviate specific muscle pains when they surfaced, providing tips on technique, and instructing focused strength and stretching exercises.

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

    1. The Running – based on my 70.3 experience and previous injuries, I considered it my weakest link. However, I surprised myself with my Ironman run.

    2. Nutrition – It was the biggest eye-opener for me. I went from just basically drinking water and eating a couple of gels, to building a race plan with calories, carbs, and electrolytes per hour.

    3. Training Capacity – I wasn’t sure I was going to complete what I saw in Training Peaks, but I did it all

    4. Technique – overall improvement especially on the run but even on the swim which was my strongest sport.  

    What excites you the most about being involved in triathlon?

    For sure the example I am giving my kids. Which I am fully convinced is the best way to lead.

    The best way to explain this is through an experience with my older boy. He was nine when I finished my 70.3 and not long after that, he came to me with a website showing a triathlon race for kids and asking me to register him. We started training for two months with very little pushing from my side. He got a good result and we all felt very proud of his achievement.

    What would you say to someone on the fence about joining our training program?

    As I mentioned before it was the team spirit that caught my initial attention. Full Circle has been able to build a community of people with the same passion, where everybody can help and encourage someone with a question or moment of doubt. I also learned so many things that were crucial to finish my first Ironman, like technique, training methods, nutrition, and overall wellness.   

    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.

    Interested?

    Complete This Application

    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, Erinne

    I’m Not Your Typical Triathlon Coach

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    I’m Not Your Typical Triathlon Coach

    When you shop around for coaches, you may find many of the same old kind of coaching.
    A monthly membership fee in return for a training plan – with little to zero accountability.

    I don’t know about you, but that does not work for me.

    I am a triathlete just like you and I expect a lot from anyone who coaches me.

    I expect my coach to practice what they preach. If my coach is not healthy and in shape and training and racing for triathlons – they will not be my coach!

    Me and my team of coaches are all triathletes and have over 50 years of combined training and coaching experience. We all train and race and know exactly what it takes to improve in the sport using our proven training programs that get results and help you to keep improving.

    Today I wanted to share how my coaching program is VERY different from the mainstream. 

    In my Triathlon Transformation Coaching program, I help you have a relationship with your body that allows for your best performance.
    I teach you how to train and fuel yourself to thrive in the sport of triathlon and life.

    I help you each step of the way to your first triathlon or you 100th.

    The goal is constant steady improvement no matter what your experience level is.

    We use evaluations to assess your exact skill and fitness level and then create the training program based on these evaluations and field testing to help you improve in a step by step process that guarantees results.

    These evaluations are what make the training program individual to you.

    Please don’t hire me if you want to train with no specificity or focus, get injured and burn out with tons of junk miles!
    We will not be aligned, and the results won’t come.

    If you are ready for a triathlon transformation using your personal strengths and improving your limiters to achieve your triathlon dreams with a proven scientific training plan,
    here’s my application to join my 16-week Triathlon Transformation Triathlon Training Program.
    After you fill it out, take the time to set up a Triathlon Breakthrough Session to learn more about working together. We will review your triathlon goals and dreams and I’ll explain exactly how my program works and we can decide together if we are a good fit to work together.

    I’m accepting five more spots this month! Just in time to finish 2023 with success!

    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.

    Get started with my 16-week Triathlon Transformation Triathlon Training Program by filling out this application.

  • ROCKSTARS

    Daring Triathlete Swims With Sharks To Escape From Alcatraz

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    Daring Triathlete Eric Goldman Swims With Sharks To Escape From Alcatraz

    Coaches Notes:

    Eric reached out after discovering he won the lottery for an entry into the Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon. Now, that is a very challenging race course in so many ways: Jumping off a barge into the ice-cold shark-ridden waters of San Fransisco Bay, the steep climbs on the bike and run, and the sand ladder on the run- It can be intimidating to think about.

    Eric was a 100% yes on accepting this challenge and I’m so grateful he chose Full Circle Coaching and my Triathlon Transformation training program for the journey.

    We got right to work making some lifestyle changes to perform and handle the training. Video analysis on the swim and run, along with a professional bike fit with Coach Dennis, and some equipment upgrades to make training more enjoyable were all included in the process.

    Eric was so coachable and eager to learn, and I was blown away at how quickly his skills in everything improved, and I have the before and after video to prove it! He improved his swim technique and speed, bike power, and skill for climbing, and ran faster and stronger with less walking.

    We practiced all his new swim, bike, and run skills in a sprint race and then an olympic race, which were both PR’s, on the way to ALcatraz.

    He also joined us last minute at our 6-day Ultimate Tri Camp at the end of February, which helped him quickly improve into a better athlete.

    Check out Eric’s comments below……. He did it! The entire tribe is so incredibly proud of you, Eric! You are genuinely a Rockstar Triathlete. I hope you consider maintaining the triathlon lifestyle- Way to go; super proud of you!

    What is your age?
    45

    What is your profession?:
    Water Sales and Sports League Owner (Ultimate Frisbee)

    Why did you choose FCC to help you on your triathlon/health and wellness journey?
    Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon was a bucket list event for me for more than ten years.  I had done a few Olympic and sprint triathlons while training myself with no knowledge.  I had a major panic attack on the last one before the swim started.  I was able to complete that race but swore off triathlons forever after that.

    Or so I thought…… Then came the email that I had finally won the lottery for The Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon, and I knew I just had to do it! 

    I was in a very serious depression and it must have been a sign to get my ass back into life and what better way to do it than training for a ridiculously difficult triathlon!

    I knew I needed help for this one, and after one call with Erinne, I knew I was in the right hands! Erinne was super friendly, knowledgeable, and reassuring that I could get to the place I needed to be to slay that dragon in less than five months.

    What was your “A” race for this season?
    Escape from Alcatraz

    What are your BIG goals?
    To see the whole picture of life and charge through any obstacles that come my way!

    Tell me about your successes so far!
    In three races (including Alcatraz), under the tutelage of FCC I have set two PR’s and conquered my main objective. In Alcatraz, I was so prepared I was able to complete the course without stopping and felt so strong the whole race.  I was able to overcome all setbacks that presented themselves in the race without being overwhelmed by them.  I took them with a grain of salt and kept moving forward towards my goal.  A lesson I will take with me EVERYWHERE!

    What were some of your most significant improvements in performance for each of the following?
    Swimming.  I had no idea I didn’t know how to swim.  During Alcatraz, the current was super strong.  We all swam way more than we were supposed to.  I ended up swimming 3 miles when 1.5 would have sufficed, Lol.  I  had no idea I swam that much until I looked at my watch.  I still felt super strong and could have swum more.  I guess I know now an Ironman swim is no big deal!

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

    1. Mind set
    2. Community (FCC family)!!!
    3. Training and knowledge

    What excites you the most about being involved in triathlon?
    The community, the struggle, the perseverance, the victories!!

    What would you say to another person who was on the fence about joining our training program?
    If you need help achieving your goals then Erinne and her amazing staff will have you in good hands!

    Get Results Like These With The Triathlon Transformation Training Program

    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.

    It 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, Race Specific, Recipes

    Top 3 Tried and True Pre-Race Breakfasts

    Many triathletes are confused about what to eat for breakfast when they start to move away from the traditional sugar laden, carb heavy breakfasts like oatmeal and boxed cereals (dead food!)

    The following 3, are tried and true breakfasts that deliver nutrients as well as perfect proportions of fats, proteins and carbohydrates. My goal with offering these suggestions is to encourage eating real food before a race or hard training session so that you can get quality nutrition into your body before having to resort to sports nutrition for simple ease of use during a race. There are however lots of great options on the market now to keep it real even during a race. Look for those tips in an upcoming post. Also, for your convenience I’ve added links for purchasing information for the products I recommend. Just hover over the items in bold and click.

    Chia Seed Pudding – Super quick and easy. You can make it the night before and keep it covered in the fridge.
    2-3 tablespoons of organic chia seeds
    ½-1 cup of Real Coconut Milk,
    1 -2 tablespoons of Paleo Valley Bone Broth Protein
    Add a handful of organic almonds or walnuts, organic berries, organic banana- raw honey or maple syrup to taste. A pinch of real salt to include some minerals and electrolytes and you are good to go for a delicious nutritious snack or breakfast

    2-3  organic eggs cooked in coconut oil any way you like
    ½ –    1 whole sweet potato with real grass fed butter or coconut oil.
    I usually bake the potato the night before, have half for dinner and the other half with breakfast warmed up in the pan I cooked the eggs in. 

    Naturally smoked wild caught salmon with avocado and chia seeds (wrapped in a nori roll)with a squeeze of lemon – This is definitely my favorite pre-race meal. I actually learned about the salmon from an ultra -runner who ate it before every long run event. Salmon is easy to digest and has tons of great protein and omega 3 fatty acids. Paired with ½ avocado and sprinkled with hemp hearts and real sea salt and a squeeze of lemon or lime- It is the perfect pre-race/ training meal or snack.

    I know many of you would never even think of any of these items as breakfast food because we are so conditioned to our typical American breakfast of cereal or Eggo waffles that has negative nutrients and are actually harmful to your health.

    But I can tell you from personal experience, eating low sugar/ low processed food with higher nutrient value just makes you feel and perform better.

    Please test any of these out before you actually use them before a race.

    Never try anything new on race day, especially nutrition!

    Ready to learn all the best nutrition plans for your ultimate performance on race day along with every day?

    My Nutrition Essentials is starting June 6th.

    This program covers all the details about why the Standard American diet (SAD)s making everyone fat.

    It is truly up to YOU and you alone to take charge of your health through your daily nutrition, sleep, thoughts, and movement. There is no quick fix or wonder drug that does not have negative side effects.

    Join Nutrition Essentials by clicking here!

  • Blogs, ROCKSTARS, Ultimate Tri Camp

    Rockstar Runner: Dylan Boone

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    Rockstar Runner: Dylan Boone

    Coach Notes:

    I was psyched when Dylan said he wanted to train for the Miami 13.1. We met at Athletix rehab because that is our partner for all our physical therapy with our athletes.

    As more of a strength athlete, he did not know what he did not know about HOW to run properly and efficiently for endurance.

    We immediately started with his run video analysis, evaluation, and the 1-mile run test since he already had so much fitness.

    He hit all his training and had to work on less ground reaction time and cadence with the run drills at the track workouts and we needed to add a lot more nutrition to hit all his long runs!

    Congratulations, Dylan- You are a Rockstar Runner, and your results speak for themselves!

    I await the call when you decide to join my triathlon program! Let’s do it! 😉

    Dylan’s Results: 1-mile test from 6:54 to 5:55 and his first 13.1 in 1:49!

    Age: 27

    Profession: Physical Therapist at Athletix Rehab

    Why you chose FCC to help you on your triathlon/health and wellness journey?
    I needed guidance on the proper way to train for endurance.

    My background is in sports performance training for anaerobic sports, so I needed a coach who was educated in aerobic training and cardiovascular adaptations. I was fortunate enough to be introduced to Erinne at Athletix and decided to choose her as my coach.


    What is your “A” race for this season?
    Currently undecided on a race for this year, but I completed my first Miami Half Marathon this past January 2023 and will make it an annual race.


    Please share your BIG goals:
    I would love to get involved in triathlon training this year. Completing a Sprint Triathlon or Olympic Triathlon is a possibility for me.


    Tell me about your successes so far:
    Completing my first Miami Half Marathon in 1:49 and the Miami Runway 5K in 23:21.


    What were some of your biggest Improvements in performance in your running?
    Each week was an improvement while I was training for the half marathon. My metrics improved every month. I significantly improved my mile test time in my 4 month training program.

    I started at a 6:54/1-mile test and achieved a 5:55/ 1-mile test just before the half marathon.

    I used to suffer from a runner’s knee, but with Erinne’s coaching on my running form, technique, and my physical therapy background, I got rid of all those symptoms and am running pain-free.


    Name 2 or 3 things that have made the biggest difference in your journey:
    1. Coaching: I believe there is no way to train for these races without a coach by your side. I would not have been able to determine my levels of progression, when to increase or decrease intensity, or monitor how my body was feeling without Erinne’s guidance throughout this process.

    2. Community: Having a group of people to train with is very important. The FullCircle team is very welcoming, and I enjoyed my workouts with them. There is also a big running community in Miami. I was able to meet and train with many new people I have been able to build relationships with. Having people to run with is always nice, especially when motivation is lacking a little bit.


    What excites you the most about being involved in running/ triathlon?
    The potential for growth and pushing my body to new limits.


    What would you say to someone on the fence about joining our training program?

    You can try it to see if you like it. If you do, you can continue. If you don’t like it, it’s not for everyone, but at least you tried. I never thought I would run a half marathon, but I am glad I did and want to do it again!

    Curious about what is possible for you and your running?

    Use this link to schedule your Run Breakthrough Session today.

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

    Don’t Guess—Know If You’re Truly Ready for Race Day

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    Don’t Guess—Know If You’re Truly Ready for Race Day

    Using the tools that Training Peaks and Garmin have to offer has been helpful over my 28-year career as a triathlon coach.

    You must be willing to use these tools for them to work for you…

    Track every workout you do with your Garmin watch, heart rate monitor, and power meter, and we can get some pretty good information on your fitness level. 

    It’s not foolproof, but it gets us a decent picture of your Training Stress Score- or TSS.

    But the question then becomes, is the training you have logged enough for the race distance you want to finish or PR?

    In this chart you can see there are ranges for the weekly hours needed to train for a given distance race.

    Still, the other numbers to consider to see if you have enough fitness for your race are your CTL (Critical Training Load) and your weekly TSS (Training Stress Score) Numbers numbers inside your Performance Management Chart on your Training Peaks Account. 

    Where to find your Critical Training Load and Training Stress Score

    Look across the top of your Premium Training Peaks Account and click on Dashboard to see your Chart.

    Select the date range that coincides with your most recent training and race date and determine if your numbers align with the numbers on this chart.

    Remember you must track all your training and wear your heart rate monitor for this data to be accurate.

    You can be on the low end of the ranges for your target CTL and still have amazing race results.

    Of course, you cannot predict race outcomes with this chart because there is no way to measure race skill, pacing or nutrition intake and so many race variable, but it is a great place to start.

    These other things are where coaching comes in!

    I have helped thousands of triathletes over the last 28 years understand their training data and use to help them achieve their triathlon dreams- from their first time across a triathlon finish line to qualifying for Kona or a World Championships

    It is so much more than swimming, biking, and running!

    Anything is possible when you have the mindset, support, and a perfectly balanced training plan based on your lifestyle, physiology and performance metric tools!

    Will you be next?

    DO YOU KNOW ABOUT MY 16-WEEK (VIRTUAL OR IN-PERSON) TRIATHLON TRANSFORMATION TRAINING PROGRAM TO HELP YOU GET FASTER FOR YOUR NEXT TRIATHLON IN LESS TIME?

    You’ll 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.

    Here’s how it works
    You get the ideal blueprint that makes you faster and stronger inside the 16-week Triathlon Transformation Training program.

    Here’s why it’s different
    With 28 years of coaching 1000’s triathletes, I discovered the biggest struggles are:

    • You don’t know what you don’t know when it comes to learning the exact skills to succeed in the triathlon sport.
    • Improving strength and increasing energy are the secrets to preventing injury and burnout.
    • Other programs push athletes beyond their ability with wasted junk miles and excess volume leading to disappointment and failure.
    • With my 16-week Triathlon Transformation Program, the focus is 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.

    So please help me get to know you better. Use this link to fill out the application.

    I’m only accepting five new members, so space is limited. Don’t delay your dreams another day! Program starts May 1st in time for Augusta 70.3 and/or Full Ironman Florida.

    I look forward to hearing from you soon.

    Coach Erinne Guthrie

    Click this link: http://www.scheduleyou.in/5ZIsVaU to schedule your FREE Triathlon Breakthrough Session, and let’s do it together!

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

     

  • ROCKSTARS

    Rockstar Swimmer: Christine Baldwin

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    Rockstar Swimmer: Christin Baldwin

    Coaches Notes: Christine participated in the open water session for swim essentials and our Ransom Everglades weekly pool sessions and has dramatically improved in the last month. She has already improved in just 2 months.

    From telling me, “No” I can’t do that, to; “I’m working on it,” to “I can feel the difference”

    Yes, this is called progress!

    She just completed the Swim Miami Mile and has now signed on to train for the 8-mile Alligator Lighthouse open water as part of a 3-person relay.

    Thank you so much, Christine, for trusting Full Circle and our process to break through some old barriers. I’m loving your progress so far and am even more excited for the next adventure with the Alligator Lighthouse Swim.

    Age: 54

    Profession: Manufacturing (yes, in Miami)!

    Why did you choose Swim Essentials to help with your swimming skills?

    It was time to revamp my swim stroke and breathing.  I had already had a good experience with Erinne, who introduced me to OWS at a swim clinic in 2009!  I’ve been enjoying it off and on ever since (through 1 Full Ironman, about 4 halves, and countless swim Miami’s – all very slow), and a running injury later…  I figured it was finally time for more instruction😊. And Swimming is so low impact I can take it into my future decades. 


    Please share your BIG swim goals:

    I’m so excited about exposure to new challenges and taking on the Alligator Lighthouse Relay.  I can’t wait for the beautiful water of the Florida Keys!  

    Tell me about your success at Swim Miami 2023:

    After only working with Erinne for a few weeks and correcting my breathing, I could actually enjoy the swim course since I was taking on more oxygen. 

    What were some of your biggest improvements:

    I was far more relaxed and even paced due to breathing properly. 

    This freed me up to use some new skills for sighting buoys, contributing to less bumping into others and meandering on the course.   

    I still need to work on this, but I look forward to improvements from tweaking other aspects of my swim stroke.

    Confession: I’m not a fan of metrics and times since I tend to chase endorphins and the expansive feel of long-course racing… but I’m curious about what using a Coach, swim watch, and training with other swimmers can newly develop.  Trying these new things is making routine training exciting again.

    What would you say to someone on the fence about participating in our Swim Essentials program?

    By removing the barriers to open water swimming, you can discover a sport that can keep you active into your future decades.  All while getting outside on beautiful beaches and meeting some of the most active, disciplined, AND fun-loving folks around. 

    Are you interested in improving your swimming?

    Click this link: http://www.scheduleyou.in/5ZIsVaU to schedule your FREE Swim Breakthrough Session today!

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

  • Blogs, Mindset

    What’s Not Your Problem

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    What’s Not Your Problem

    Have you ever noticed that anytime you do something, there’s somebody who doesn’t like it?

    • You get a new haircut – and someone tells you it’s too short.
    • You buy a new car – and someone says you paid too much.
    • You start exercising and eating clean – and someone starts acting out because you’re “making” them feel uncomfortable.

    It might just be human nature. Heck, it might just be NATURE, period, — because for every action, there’s an equal and opposite reaction, if I remember high school right.

    So, if that’s the case, how much should you care about your personal changes making someone else uncomfortable?

    Should you care …

    • A lot?
    • A little?
    • Or not one bit?

    I bet you can guess my answer!

    Once you accept that there will always be someone who doesn’t like what you do, it’s SO LIBERATING because you can let go of any element of judgment or condemnation or, well, your OWN discomfort!

    If you’re making changes that truly affect others, then maybe they have a say-so in the matter. 

    But regarding the bottom line of your health, fitness, and dreams…

    There is one opinion that matters: YOURS!

    Do you know about my 16-WEEK (Virtual or in Person) Triathlon Transformation Training Program to help you get faster for your next triathlon in less time?

    You’ll 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.

    Here’s how it works
    You get the ideal blueprint that makes you faster and stronger inside the 16-week Triathlon Transformation Training program.

    Here’s why it’s different
    With 26 years of coaching 1000’s triathletes, I discovered the biggest struggles are:

    • You don’t know what you don’t know when it comes to learning the exact skills to succeed in the triathlon sport.
    • Improving strength and increasing energy are the secrets to preventing injury and burnout.
    • Other programs push athletes beyond their ability with wasted junk miles and excess volume leading to disappointment and failure.
    • With my 16-week Triathlon Transformation Program, the focus is 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.

    So please use this link to fill out the application.

    I’m only accepting five new members, so space is limited. Don’t delay your dreams another day!

    I look forward to hearing from you soon.

    Coach Erinne Guthrie

    Click this link: http://www.scheduleyou.in/5ZIsVaU to schedule your FREE Triathlon Breakthrough Session, and let’s do it together!

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

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    What Are Your Daily Non-Negotiables?

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    What Are Your Daily Non-Negotiables?

    Sometimes the day gets away from you so fast.

    You start with a list of good intentions, and then, bam! Work, family, traffic… all the stresses of daily life barge in, and suddenly that trainer ride or run is no longer on the calendar, and you’re tempted to think about hitting a drive-through window or, even worse- skip lunch altogether.

    Well, this has happened to me less often since I came up with my Sacred 3. That’s my list of three non-negotiables, my small daily habits, no matter how busy I get.

    You should try it! It’s super simple to do. Just take a few minutes to write down all the daily habits you currently do or wish you were doing. Then narrow it down to 1 to 3 items you can commit to without fail.

    Be real with this. Remember how crazy things got last week… Or that day last month… Is something like that going to happen again?

    Probably! Because life happens, despite our best intentions.

    Here are some possible non-negotiables to consider.

    • Drinking 1/2 of your body weight in ounces of water.
    • Getting outside for 15 minutes.
    • Closing your eyes and taking deep breaths for one minute.
    • Eating five servings of fruits and vegetables.
    • Moving your body with intention daily, even if it’s just a 15-minute walk around the block. (Remember, we’re going for the bare minimum here, so this isn’t a place to list “I will work out every day for 1 hour.”)
    • Taking a moment to give thanks and write it down!

    Does this list get you thinking in the right direction? The point isn’t to tell you that these should make up your own Sacred 3. That’s up to you!

    Ever since I made my own list and then set about guarding it with a passion, I find that I have fewer days where I feel overwhelmed, like my life is out of control.

    Every day that I can stay on track – even if it’s just with these three little things – is another day I’m not giving up, not falling back to old habits, and not despairing.

    It’s a powerful tactic to shut out the noise and the stress of the rest of the world!

    Do you know about my 16-Week (Virtual or In Person) Triathlon Transformation Training Program to help you get faster in your next triathlon in less time?

    You’ll 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.

    Here’s how it works
    You get the ideal process that makes you faster and stronger inside the 16-week Triathlon Transformation Training program.

    Here’s why it’s different
    With 26 years of coaching 1000’s triathletes, I discovered the biggest struggles are:

    • You don’t know what you don’t know when it comes to learning the exact skills to succeed in the triathlon sport.
    • Improving strength and increasing energy are the secrets to preventing injury and burnout.
    • Other programs push athletes beyond their ability with wasted junk miles and excess volume leading to disappointment and failure.
    • With my 16-week Triathlon Transformation Program, the focus is 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.

    So please use this link to fill out the application.

    I’m only accepting five new members, so space is limited. Don’t delay your dreams another day!

    I look forward to hearing from you soon.

    Coach Erinne Guthrie

    Click this link: http://www.scheduleyou.in/5ZIsVaU to schedule your FREE Triathlon Breakthrough Session, and let’s do it together!

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

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    New Rockstar Triathlete: Jeanette Harrington

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    Rockstar Triathlete: Jeanette Harrington

    Coach Notes:

    Jeanette has been a Duathlete for a few years but always wanted to add the swim and do an actual Triathlon. We started with a swim video evaluation, bike fit, and run video analysis to identify a few things to work on.

    She has a busy work schedule, but she fit the necessary training, and then Ultimate Tri Camp helped her improve drastically. So proud that now she can call herself a triathlete, and we are working on getting faster before going longer in the fall. Way to go, Jeanette! You are a Rockstar Triathlete- I can’t wait to see what’s next!

    Age: 58

    Profession: Firefighter

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

    The knowledge, experience, and techniques for fine-tuning and improving all aspects of the triathlon world.

    What is your “A” race for this season?

    My A races for this year were Miami Half Marathon and Clash Miami, my first triathlon ever.

    Please share your BIG goals: My big goal is to complete a 70.3 in 2023

    Tell me about your successes:

    My biggest success has been completing my first sprint triathlon at Clash Miami. I also attended Ultimate Tri Camp a few weeks ago and improved my swim, or should I say, it made me more confident in the water to complete the swim at Clash, which I was worried about.

    Learning all those breathing techniques and remaining calm in the water was huge for me, as that was my biggest concern. Also, being able to average 19 MPH on the bike was great too.

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

    1. Swim – I achieved my goal by completing the Clash Miami and getting through the swim portion of this event. Being at Ultimate Tri Camp the week before really helped me accomplish this goal.

    2. Bike – I still have much to improve on the bike, but I was happy that I could maintain my average for Clash Miami at 19 MPH.

    3. Run – my cadence has improved tremendously. My average rpms is now in the 180s, which is way better than when I first started. However, I still have a lot of work to improve my form and get faster.

    What excites you the most about being involved in triathlon?

    What excites me most about being involved with triathlon is the camaraderie that is felt amongst the athletes that share the same passion as we cheer each other on and see how much you can push your body to accomplish all this.

    What would you say to someone on the fence about joining our training program?

    Do It. Everything is possible with the right coaching. The knowledge and assistance that has been given to me by Full Circle are tremendous, and I recommend the program to anyone who is serious about wanting to accomplish their goal.

    CURIOUS ABOUT FULL CIRCLE’S TRIATHLON TRANSFORMATION PROGRAM?
    YOU, TOO, CAN BECOME THE TRIATHLETE YOU ALWAYS DREAMED OF!
    APPLY HERE!

    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.