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    Rockstar Carmen Lottie

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    Rockstar: Carmen Lottie

    Coaches Notes:

    Carmen is a true Rockstar Triathlete. She shows up every day and does the work!

    Kaizen- meaning constant steady improvement -is one of the core principles of Full Circle Coaching and Carmen epitomizes this principle.

    First, she looks the part and has a matching helmet and shoes for every training session. 2nd, she gives her all at every single training session and race. She is a massive inspiration for the whole team and everyone’s biggest cheerleader. #rd, she is not finished yet! she is striving for better faster and more with every race goal she sets and I am so excited for the next PR (Personal Record) at NC 70.3

    Thanks so much for choosing Full Circle Coaching for your triathlon journey and bringing your husband, Jose Alvarez, along for the ride!

    You both are an incredible team and asset to the Full Circle Coaching Tribe!

    What is your age?
    62 years young

    What is your profession?:
    Retired

    Why did you choose FCC to help you on your triathlon/health and wellness journey?
    I joined FCC in February of 2022. I am the type of person that needs one-on-one coaching and I wanted to work with head coach Erinne Guthrie. I had seen her throughout the years in local triathlon clinics here in Miami. I knew how knowledgeable a triathlon coach she was and I had no doubt in my mind that I would be in good hands. Once I joined FCC, I learned that not only did I have head coach Erinne as my coach but also three other triathlon specific coaches! Coaches Ollie, Dennis and Nico are very knowledgeable and they are actively competing as well. That is priceless!

    What is your “A” race for this season?
    I have two “A” races left this year. Ironman 70.3 North Carolina 10/21/2023, and Clash Daytona Long Course AquaBike 57.2, 12/5/2023, qualifier for Team USA Long Course Championship.

    What are your BIG goals?
    Swim at less than 2:00/100, Bike at an average of 20 mph, and Run at less than 10:30/mile for a 5k. Qualify for Team USA Long Course AquaBike ITU Worlds in Townsville, Australia, 2024

    Tell me about your successes so far! 

    In 2023, I have completed the Miami Half Marathon, Clash Miami Sprint Distance, Ironman 70.3 Puerto Rico, Swim Miami 2023, the 305 Triathlon Sprint Distance (getting 2nd place in my AG F60-64 in the State of Florida), the 2023 USAT Nationals Olympic Distance in Milwaukee.

    What were some of your biggest improvements in performance for each of the following? Swim, Bike, Run, and Nutrition/Health. Please include any Personal Records and Goals achieved.

    I swam 500 yards at 2:07/100 and ran a 5k at 10:14/ mile at the 305 Triathlon 2023. I did the same race back in 2022 swimming the 500 yards at 2:26/100 and running the 5k at 11:11/mile. That’s a huge improvement! 

    Now, looking at the USAT Nationals, I just completed the Olympic Distance in Milwaukee on 8/5/2023 in 3:31, beating my USAT Nationals 2018 in Cleveland, OH, which was 3:48. I did this dealing with an Achilles Tendon Injury.

    I had been told to hold back during the run and even doing that I was able to cut my time down by 17 minutes!

    One of my major improvements while being coached by FCC is how calm I am in Open Water. I met a fellow Athlete in Nationals 2023. She was freaking out about the swim. I realized that was me prior to joining FCC. I almost drown at age 7 but I did not want that experience to stop me from doing Triathlons. Coach Erinne and Coach Ollie have taught me to feel comfortable in the Ocean and, by embracing it, I am now calmer and at peace when doing Open Water Swimming. I am one step closer to reaching my goal. 

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

    1. I am improving my technique in all three sports.
    2. I am training with great coaches and teammates that encourage me to feel good about myself.
    3. I know how to plan my race, pacing myself and eating the right nutrition not only during but prior to the actual race.
    4. I know how to recover and take care of my body.
    5. I have regained the confidence that I had lost.

    What excites you the most about being involved in triathlon?
    Feeling great about my accomplishments no matter how hard it may be and being able to share it with my husband Jose and my Triathlon family. It is me against me! 

    What would you say to another person who was on the fence about joining our training program?
    Wait no longer! Join us and find out for yourself what a great triathlon team FCC is.

    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.

  • ROCKSTARS

    Rockstar Alexandre Tagliari De Rosis

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    Rockstar: Alexandre Tagliari De Rosis

    Coaches Notes:

    I am super incredibly proud of Alex! Last year in 2022, he followed my Triathlon Transformation program and achieved all the goals he set for himself. He lost 70 pounds and completed a 70.3. The he disappeared, stopped training, and went back to eating poorly. He lost fitness and gained back some of the weight.

    This year he came back with a new goal. To make this a lifestyle and not a diet plan to follow temporarily. He had a new goal of a sub 7 hour 70.3, and lose all the weight he gained back. Guess what? He did it! Eagleman 70.3 in 6:57 and lost a total of 110 pounds.

    And he has already set his new goals for a sub 6 hour 70.3 and then a full Ironman in 2025. Way to go Alex, you are a true Rockstar Triathlete and a great example of never giving up and anything is truly possible! Thanks for choosing Full Circle Coaching!

    What is your age?
    45

    What is your profession?:
    I graduated as a Business Administrator, always worked in the IT market, and for 16 years ran an IT integrator company in Brazil.

    Why did you choose FCC to help you on your triathlon/health and wellness journey?
    I met coach Erinne 2 years ago when I weighed a lot more but was ready and willing to do a half IM in 6 months. She supported me and made me confident I would accomplish my goal with the Triathlon Transformation program.

    What is your “A” race for this season?
    IM 70.3 North Carolina in October 2023

    What are your BIG goals?
    Reduce my weight to under 200 lbs. (I was 330 lbs. and now I am at 220 lbs.) and finish a 70.3 in under 6 hours in 2024, then a Full Ironman in 2025.

    Tell me about your successes so far!
    It has been a long journey. It took a long time for me to understand I should trust the process, make better decisions in the short term to get benefits on the long term. I faltered after my first race and, regained weight, stopped training and it was hard to come back. But here I am, much more healthy and prepared not only for the Triathlon, but for life. The improvements I am experiencing in my life are amazing after making this commitment to myself.

    What were some of your biggest improvements in performance for each of the following? Swim, Bike, Run, and Nutrition/Health. Please include any Personal Records and Goals achieved.

    I lost 110 lbs, reduced my body fat from 40% to 20%, achieved a sub 7 hour 70.3 last weekend at Eagleman 70.3, and I am feeling better than ever.

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

    1. Trust the process.
    2. Understand the time of the changes and how long it takes to the results to appear.
    3. Keep focus and persistence.

    What excites you the most about being involved in triathlon?
    The challenge of 3 sports together and the competition against myself to break my own limits.

    What would you say to another person who was on the fence about joining our training program?
    Jump in! Start now, as you are, with the tools you have and keep pushing. Anything is possible, believe!

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

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

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

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

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

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    Rockstar: Willy Larreal

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    Rockstar: Willy Larreal

    Coaches Notes:

    Willy dreams of qualifying for Kona, and I’m so psyched to be on this journey with him. When you are already fast and have lots of experience, it is MORE difficult to get even faster.

    He has done a 12:30 IM Florida and a 11:15 IM Texas.

    My system of getting someone faster is very contradictive to the mainstream way of coaching for the Ironman, and frankly, many athletes are afraid to go shorter and get faster, but that is my secret sauce, and guess what? It’s working.

    With two PRs (Personal Records) already in the books since we started- we are headed to the next one at Ironman Maryland for a qualifying spot for Kona- Sub 10 is the goal!

    Willy has had to get a bit out of his comfort zone by doing more testing and a different kind of training than before, as well as communicating more with his coach- Me! These are all pieces to a giant puzzle to his ultimate success- Ironman World Championships- Let’s do this, Willy!

    What is your age?
     39

    What is your profession?:
     I am a Civil Engineer 

    Why did you choose FCC to help you on your triathlon/health and wellness journey?
    Erinne is a very experienced coach, and I am convinced that she will take me to achieve my big goal.

    What is your “A” race for this season?
    Ironman Maryland

    What are your BIG goals?
    Qualify for the Ironman World Championship in Kona

    Tell me about your successes so far!
    PR on the middle distance and PR on sprint distance, looking forward to racing the full distance in September.

    What were some of your biggest improvements in performance for each of the following? Swim, Bike, Run, and Nutrition/Health. Please include any Personal Records and Goals achieved.
    Improvement on the bike, I was able to complete the 56 miles on a 70.3 Ironman in 2:20 hrs.

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

    1. I have completed different types of workouts in all three disciplines. Ones based more on technique and numbers make the training very exciting.
    2. Better nutrition and hydration and strength training specific to triathlon.

    What excites you the most about being involved in triathlon?
    Pushing myself physically and mentally every day and seeing the results.

    What would you say to another person who was on the fence about joining our training program?
    FCC has a team of experienced instructors passionate about their work. They are dedicated to helping me achieve my dream!

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

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

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

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

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

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    Beginner Triathlete Rockstar: Nicole Fuentes

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    Rockstar: Nicole Fuentes

    Coaches Notes:

    Nicole just graduated from my 8 week Beginner Tri Program. This is an ideal program to test the waters of the sport of triathlon and see if you are a fit.

    I, of course, know that everyone is a fit if they choose to be. If you want to do I triathlon, I will get you there. I guarantee it. But sometimes a new athlete is not sure and this program gets you there safely and builds confidence in all the areas of the race.

    Nicole’s success at her first Sprint Triathlon was because she really showed up- for the daily training (30-45 min/ day only) and the weekly coach calls. All while being a busy Mom of 3, wife, and Professional.

    She invested in herself, and now I am happy to say she is joining us for the 16 Week Triathlon Transformation program for her next race goal- An Olympic Distance Triathlon.

    Please see her notes below about how every other aspect of her life improved by joining our program.

    Way to go, Nicole! Super excited for the next stage of the journey- Thanks again for choosing Full Circle Coaching!

    What is your age?
    47 years old. 

    What is your profession?:
    Positive Psychology Consultant. Corporate trainer. Speaker. Author. Life Coach.

    I help organizations build an engaged workforce and increase profitability by activating the sense of purpose and emotional well-being of their leaders, managers, and team members.

    Why did you choose FCC to help you on your triathlon/health and wellness journey?
    I love their holistic approach to training. Not only learning about each one of the sports but also learning about nutrition and mindfulness. I also wanted to join a community, meet people and make new friends as I recently moved to this country.

    PD. Coach Erinne got me at “Yes! You can definitely do a triathlon with your mountain bike.”

    What is your “A” race for this season?
    I joined the beginner’s program to complete the Integrity Multisport Sprint Triathlon. 

    What are your BIG goals?

    • Be healthy
    • Enjoy nature
    • Make friends
    • Have fun
    • Complete an Olympic triathlon

    Tell me about your successes so far!

    • I completed my first-ever sprint triathlon! 
    • Learning to swim in open water.
    • Pd. Also, managing to get in the pool at 5:00 am. The rest of the day was a piece of cake. 

    What were some of your biggest improvements in performance for each of the following? Swim, Bike, Run, and Nutrition/Health. Please include any Personal Records and Goals achieved.
    A nice side effect of the training program was that I could focus and concentrate on writing. My creativity and willpower improved in all areas of my life. I sleep better, have more energy, and feel calmer. My stress levels were reduced. I complete most of my to-do’s when I train. 

    The most significant improvement for me was in swimming. This is a sport that I have yet to formally practice and learn the technique. 

    The bicycle was where I felt most comfortable. This is my favorite sport. I knew there was only so much I could do on a mountain bike. So instead of worrying about everyone riding faster than me, I enjoyed the rides and the sunrises. 

    I ran the 5K under 30 minutes for the first time in many years. 

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

    1. Coach Ollie with her patience, attention to detail, kindness, and sense of humor. 
    2. Being part of a friendly and welcoming community. 
    3. Knowing that there was a time and place to show up and train. Accountability. 

    What excites you the most about being involved in triathlon?

    • Spending time in nature.
    • Being surrounded by inspiring teammates.
    • Witnessing my own progress and the amazing feeling that comes with accomplishing goals. 

    What would you say to another person who was on the fence about joining our training program?
    Give yourself permission to have this experience. The FCC coaches will meet you where you are. The worst thing that can happen is that you fall in love with the sport. 

    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.

  • ROCKSTARS

    Rockstar: Enrique Raphael

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    Rockstar: Enrique Raphael

    Coaches Erinne’s Notes:

    Enrique truly embraces the triathlon Lifestyle. This is his 3rd rockstar testimonial over the last 2 years and I am so proud of his living embodiment of one of the values I have for my athletes.

    Kaizen means constant steady improvement. Enrique lives this in his life as a triathlete, father, husband, and businessman. He uses the races as milestones on the calendar to aim for while continuing to maintain his strength, fitness, and nutrition with life, sport, family and work.

    Thank you, Enrique, for trusting Full Circle Coaching with your triathlon journey and for being a living example of what is truly possible! You are, again, A Rockstar Triathlete!

    What is your age?
    I will be 60 this year

    What is your profession?:
    I am an engineer

    Why did you choose FCC to help you on your triathlon/health and wellness journey?
    Initially, it was to train for a triathlon race following a program with a Coach. After two years, the Full Circle Coaching program is excellent, and training with a team makes a big difference.

    What is your “A” race for this season?
    This year it was Victoria 70.3 which I finished last weekend.  My plan is to do another 70.3 before the end of the year but I have not decided which one yet.

    What are your BIG goals?
    For the rest of the year my plan is to work reducing my times even further in all the sports before doing another 70.3.

    Tell me about your successes so far!
    I came two years ago to train for an Olympic Race since it was a challenge; now I am very comfortable in the 70.3 distance; all that came with hard work, a lot of learning, and the privilege to train with excellent coaches and athletes.

    What were some of your biggest improvements in performance for each of the following? Swim, Bike, Run, and Nutrition/Health. Please include any Personal Records and Goals achieved.
    When I came 2 years ago I realized I needed to learn how to swim, bike and run properly to be able to compete; now I am a better swimmer, a stronger rider and I run with good technique, but there is still a lot to improve. In the swim I did the 5km Miami swim this year, In bike, despite a challenging course in Victoria, I was able to do all the climbs and maintain my planned power all the race. The run is still pending work to do to get to the point I want to be.

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

    1. Team
    2. Nutrition
    3. Coaches

    What excites you the most about being involved in triathlon?
    It is a great sport; you are always competing against yourself and you are surrounded by excellent people with similar goals.

    What would you say to another person who was on the fence about joining our training program?
    Just do it! You will learn a lot about yourself, meet great people, improve your physical and mental health, and have a lot of fun.

    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.

  • 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!

  • ROCKSTARS

    Rockstar: Mason Fruit

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    Rockstar: Mason Fruit

    Coaches Notes:

    Mason called me up, telling me he had three 70.3 races on the books for 2023, and I knew my 16-week Triathlon Transformation program would be perfect for getting him across the finish line faster than ever in the first one (Florida 70.3 in Panama City), and a rinse and repeat program for the next two.

    If you have been following me, you know how much I encourage my athletes to get strong and fast before going long.

    That is precisely what we did with Mason. First, we did all of his assessments and testing since he is not a local athlete. This is how I get to know you as an athlete and correct your technique and teach you HOW to TRAIN using your individual cardiovascular testing and training zones. We use the information from the assessments to create your training program. We also create your Map to your A Race with shorter distance races to get good at racing!.

    We started first with racing a sprint triathlon, then an International, and we also included Swim Miami – both the 800 and 1-mile races, in which he swam the mile faster than the 800 after getting a good warm-up in on the 800!

    Racing in these shorter distance races is essential to practice the skills and drills and pacing he was doing in training in race settings.

    The result for the first 70.3 is a 6:09

    So proud of your success so far, Mason! Let’s get even faster and stronger for the next two!

    What is your age?
    26

    What is your profession?:
    Electrical Engineer

    Why did you choose FCC to help you on your triathlon/health and wellness journey?
    I wanted results faster than I was seeing training on my own. I am new to the sport, don’t know too many people in the community, and was looking for a coach. At the right time, I went to Coach Errine’s clinic before Miami Man last year. I liked her holistic approach to training and triathlon.

    What is your “A” race for this season?
    I have 3 “A” races – IM 70.3 in Gulf Coast, 70.3 in Santa Cruz, and 70.3 Arizona

    What are your BIG goals?
    I would love to start finishing in the top 10% in my age group at 70.3s. Still, a long way to go – but I’m having a lot of fun and making progress. Now want to keep it going!

    Tell me about your successes so far!
    IM 70.3 Gulf Coast went great for me. I was very happy with both my time and how I felt.

    What were some of your biggest improvements in performance for each of the following? Swim, Bike, Run, and Nutrition/Health. Please include any Personal Records and Goals achieved.
    Swim – I learned how. I really didn’t know proper technique, body position, stroke mechanics, breathing, head position, hip rotation. If you don’t believe me, ask Coach Errine I’m sure she can attest I truly was at the beginner level 😉
    Bike – I gained a lot of confidence riding outside and fueling without stopping. Before training with FC, I would stop every 10ish miles to drink and fuel.
    Run – I cut ~1min/mile off of my 10k pace/13.1 pace over Olympic and 70.3 distances (and have the race numbers to prove it!)
    Nutrition – I added some calories to my water bottle and made a nutrition plan that I trained with. This worked wonders – no “ick” during the races!

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

    1. Learning how to swim properly
    2. Knowing I’m able to improve at a fast rate
    3. Staying consistent

    What excites you the most about being involved in triathlon?
    Having a competitive outlet that is healthy, on my own time, builds character, and allows me to travel around going to events.

    What would you say to another person who was on the fence about joining our training program?
    You’ll surprise yourself with how quickly it will help you get the results you are capable of! And you will get 100% of the support you need from a great group!

    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, Nutrition

    One of the Quickest Ways to Nutrition Success

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    One of the quickest ways to nutrition success

    One of the tried and true methods for gaining control of your food, your body, and your life is to write down what you eat.

    Having coached hundreds of people on their nutrition and fitness, I know that people almost ALWAYS underestimate how much they eat and overestimate how much water they drink.

    When you write it down, you face that reality!

    Now, here’s the thing…

    You can’t just write it down at the end of each day or once every 3 days and expect it to work. It takes accountability in that moment.

    When you try to recall, you forget things – it’s inevitable.

    So, I’m giving you a template that you can use to track exactly what you’re putting into your body. Print it out and use it to your advantage! This will give you a truly accurate picture of what you’re doing so that you can assess yourself and move closer to achieving the results you desire for your health and your body.

    Here’s the link to download your free nutrition log template, and as always, if you need further support, I’m here for you!

    I use this template with all of my Nutrition and Triathlon Transformation Clients so we both get an accurate idea of where we can make positive changes. Learn more about it all the details of my Nutrition Essentials 6 week group or Individual course.

    Yours in Health,
    Coach Erinne Guthrie
    786-586-6057

  • 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.

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    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.