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  • ROCKSTARS, Ultimate Tri Camp

    Sexy in Spandex, Ultimate Tri Camp Rockstar Triathlete: John Dodds

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    Sexy in Spandex, Ultimate Tri Camp Rockstar Triathlete: John Dodds

    Coach Notes:

    John loves the triathlon lifestyle and exemplifies someone committed to the long term. Just as with any athlete in any sport, there is always something to improve upon, and I am so proud of how John has kept triathlon in his life even as he overcame prostate cancer and fear in the open water. We were with him every step of the way. So proud of you, John; let’s keep the momentum going. See you soon at the Ride on Ryan Triathlon!

    Age:

    60 this year!

    Profession:

    Director of Information Technology Quality

    Why did you choose Ultimate Tri Camp for help in your triathlon journey?

    In 2017 I saw a triathlon on TV and thought, I want to do this. A month before my 1st race, I participated in a one-day camp in Savannah with Coach Erinne from Full Circle Coaching, which was eye-opening.

    At my race a few weeks later (at the Ride On Ryan Triathlon), an 80-year-old woman beat me silly at the finish line. I then decided Full Circle Coaching would be my coach.

    Full Circle made me realize that Triathlon is a sport and a lifestyle.

    It’s more than swimming, biking, or running: it’s mind, it’s spirit, it’s grit, it’s heart, and nutrition, it’s what you put in is what you get out.

    Full Circle coaching is a full-spectrum, holistic mindfulness program.

    And they’ll make you “Sexy in Spandex.”

    Please share your BIG goals and how Ultimate Tri Camp supported you:

    This year will be my 5th year at camp, and every year brings a new awareness. This year was big in swimming challenge awareness. I always wonder why I could swim 2000 meters in a pool and feel I had a great workout.

    But swim 50 yards in a lake only to find myself floating, gasping for air, wondering where the buoy was. I realized this year, I never knew how to sight swim. Every time I lifted my head, my legs sank, and my body stopped like a bobber, then I power swam to get going again.

    So, learning to relax in the water was my big takeaway. Camp addresses every conceivable concept and potential challenge.

    Tell me about your successes so far:

    Where do I start? From childhood to 53, I was an average joe who did not do sports. No run, bike, or swim, more like walk, joy ride, and wade on occasion.

    From 54 through today, the last 6yrs??? I’ve raced about 24 triathlons and 18 5K/10K/Bridge runs, and have enjoyed training multi-thousands of miles of running, biking, swimming, and unicycling.

    And let’s not forget survived and kicked prostate cancer!

    Full Circle and the Ultimate Tri Camp… Bring it on!! I’m ready for their assistance with my next big triathlon goals!

    What were some of your biggest Improvements in performance at Ultimate Tri Camp?

    Swim: Technique and sighting
    Bike: Heels down to utilize power; changing gears is my friend, and keep pedaling, limit coasting
    Run: Lean forward and move the elbows
    Nutrition/Health: If I eat healthy, the right foods, my mind, energy, and focus will always be there for me
    Mindset: If I put my mind to it, grit it through, and be open to the experience, I am guaranteed to be smiling at the finish line. Have you ever seen a finisher of a race not smiling??? I bet you have not 😊

    Did you achieve any Personal Records or Goals?

    Every year with FullCircle and participating in Camp, I have achieved PRs. And every year, my PRs are different but so very satisfying.

    Name 2 or 3 things you feel will make the biggest difference in your triathlon performance after participating in Ultimate Tri Camp:

    1. Motivation, Intensity
    2. Commitment, Focus, and knowing my “pain point” in my training
    3. Resetting my desire, goals, and expectations for the rest of the year

    What excites you the most about being involved in triathlon?

    It’s multi-focal, I’m never bored, and it’s always active even while just breathing meditation/intention. And it makes me feel fantastic; It makes me look Hot and Sexy. In the end? It makes me happy being me 😊

    What was your favorite part of Ultimate Tri Camp?

    Hard to say, but I can tell you the worst part is saying goodbye and going home. Because every moment was an experience I cherish, even when I found myself sitting in my own “shit.”

    I learned, I absorbed, I connected, and I experienced!

    What would you say to someone on the fence about attending Ultimate Tri Camp?

    When was there a time when you got 360-degree support and assistance with triathlon training? When have you had a group of people wanting you to personally succeed as much as you do for yourself? When have you taken the opportunity to learn, educate, absorb, avoid pitfalls, and identify success in action? If you haven’t, join us at camp; it will change your life!

    Are you coming back next year?

    Already registered, so absolutely!

    Want to join us at ULTIMATE TRI CAMP 2024?

    Camp is right around the corner – February 26 – March 3rd.

    But There’s still time! Sign up 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.

  • ROCKSTARS

    5th Place Overall Female At 8 Mile Swim Race – Rockstar Triathlete Swimmer Christine Coppola

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    5th Place Overall Female At 8 Mile Swim Race – Rockstar Triathlete Swimmer Christine Coppola

    COACH’S NOTES:

    Yes, you’ve heard about Christine before, but I just had to give a shout out about her awesome swimming success!

    She grew up a swimmer and knows how to swim but is still thriving as an adult, working on form and technique to achieve big dreams and goals.

    We do not get to train together in person because of her work and family schedule, but she follows the workouts and asks questions in our group chat with access to all the coaches and the rest of the tribe. We review her technique on the monthly video analysis zoom calls and keep her on track toward the dream goal.

    So many veteran triathletes think there is nothing more they can do to get faster and stronger but nothing could be further from the truth. I KNOW every single athlete I work with can implement my systems and continue to improve race after race after race. There is no limit!

    Way to trust the process Christine, your attention to the details are paying off dividends.

    Let’s get that sub 5 hour 70.3; You are so Ready!

    ABOUT THE ATHLETE

    AGE:

    45 (shhh lol)

    PROFESSION:

    Vice President, Human Resources at NBCUniversal 

    WHY YOU CHOSE FCC TO HELP YOU ON YOUR TRIATHLON/HEALTH AND WELLNESS JOURNEY?

    To stay focused and organized and tap into expertise. 

    WHAT IS YOUR “A” RACE FOR THIS SEASON?

    Alligator Lighthouse Swim, maybe one more before the end of 2022 – TBD!

    PLEASE SHARE YOUR BIG GOALS: 

    I would love to keep doing long, open water swims and get faster swimming, I would love to do another full ironman in 2023.  

    TELL ME ABOUT YOUR SUCCESSES SO FAR:

    This year I did two 70.3s and felt really good getting back to racing more.  Last weekend’s 8 mile Alligator Lighthouse open water Swim was a big accomplishment for me – I went in just wanting to finish strong but really wanting to finish top 10. 

    I was really happy with my performance and the execution went really well. 

    WHAT WERE SOME OF YOUR BIGGEST IMPROVEMENTS IN PERFORMANCE FOR THE EACH OF THE FOLLOWING? SWIM, BIKE, RUN, AND NUTRITION/HEALTH. PLEASE INCLUDE ANY PERSONAL RECORDS AND GOALS ACHIEVED: 

    Swim – able to do an 8M swim in open water and get 5th place; Bike – had a great bike split in Eagleman; Run – felt so great on the run for Eagleman as well.  Nutrition – participated in the Nutrition Reset and Nutrition Essentials this year which I think had a huge impact on my ability to perform but also just feel so much better.  I’ve cleaned up my diet, but also have taken the time to do things like meditate as a result and it helps me in all areas of my life – athletics, professional and personal. 

    NAME 2 OR 3 THINGS THAT HAVE MADE THE BIGGEST DIFFERENCE IN YOUR JOURNEY:

    1. Nutrition and holistic approach to cleaning up lifestyle
    2. Race preparation:  taking the time to visualize, prepare and plan makes a huge difference in execution on race day
    3. Giving up control a bit and listening – doing things differently than perhaps I was used to in the past. 

    WHAT EXCITES YOU THE MOST ABOUT BEING INVOLVED IN TRIATHLON?

    Feeling good and being active; racing

    WHAT WOULD YOU SAY TO ANOTHER PERSON WHO WAS ON THE FENCE ABOUT JOINING OUR TRAINING PROGRAM?

    What do you have to lose?  It is so helpful to have the counsel and input of coaches who have the experience and expertise. 

    JOIN US FOR SWIM ESSENTIALS CLINIC – February 17th & 18th!

    It’s an amazing opportunity to be in the water with our expert coaches getting hands on instruction to power up your swim!

    READY TO REGISTER? CLICK HERE!

    USE PROMO CODE SWIM100 TO SAVE $100 ON REGISTRATION!

    Or, click this link: https://go.appointmentcore.com/book/umg5sS to schedule your FREE Triathlon Breakthrough Session to see if this program is for you!

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

  • Blogs, Mindset, Race Specific

    So you had a terrible race, now what?

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    So Your Race Sucked…Now What?

    This situation can be even more painful for a half or full marathon/ Ironman due to the amount of time and money invested to even just get to the starting line.

    When the results turn out terrible, it’s time to take a real hard look at your training log over the previous 5-6 months leading up to the race. Now sometimes there are situations that are out of your control, like tacks on the road, bad weather etc. But you can usually prevent most of your races from going south.

    You need to look and be honest with yourself. Did you really put in the volume and intensity that your training program called for?

    Did you do those hard intervals that your coach had in your Training Peaks?

    Did you hit the minimums for long course racing that include 3 swims, 3 bikes, 4 runs and 2 strength sessions per week?

    Did you train on similar terrain and conditions to your race?  Long course racing is no joke, and it’s hard for me to see my own athletes struggle on course as I watch my IM Tracker.

    Did you Dial in your nutrition for success on the day no matter what the conditions are?

    My goal as a coach is to actually make  training  a little bit  harder than the race will be so that you can handle all the race day stress and logistics; saying to yourself, “So that’s why she made me do all those bridge repeats, etc.”

    It takes a lot of mental and physical fortitude to toe the line at a triathlon (long course and short course)  believe it or not.

    You hear people talk about it like its no big deal. But, not everyone comes out of the womb swimming, biking and running!

    If you have not been challenged and had to work hard to overcome set backs in your training, success on race day is unlikely.

    It’s really all about the journey and race day is the test. Did you do your homework? Most of the time all the reasons why your race sucked are right there in the training log, where you skipped that swim, bike, or run. Decided to take 10 days off instead of two, eat pizza and drink beer.

    If you made the commitment to sign up for the marathon or triathlon race, you might as well do everything you can to get it right! Listen to your coach, follow your individual training plan designed to help you progress safely and confidently to the distance of your race. It takes time, not just a few weeks!

    So now, I know you are super motivated to get it right next time!

    Recover well, write out the whole painful experience, so you can look back before your next race and remember not to let that happen again!!!!

    If you are looking for help avoiding another terrible race result, Let’s Talk about how I can design a plan specific to you to dial in your best performance on the day!

    Use tis link to set up a call with me now!

    Happy Training and Racing!!!

    Wishing you well,
    Coach Erinne

    If you can relate in any way, I invite you to schedule a Triathlon Breakthrough session with me where you get 30 minutes to ask me anything about triathlons, nutrition, and training!

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

  • ROCKSTARS

    The Sky Is The Limit for Rockstar Triathlete Maria Picton

    Coaches Notes:

    Maria reached out to me after she qualified to Nationals in the summer of 2023. She wanted to be sure she was ready to compete there so she flew in to Miami from North Carolina and we did all of her evaluations in person: Swim Video, Run Video, Bike Fit, Swim Bike and Run tests too. From all of this we have been able to coach her virtually through my Triathlon Transformation program.

    The weekly coach calls help keep her feeling connected to the team, as well as the monthly video analysis reviews. And of course the daily training on her Training peaks specific to her needs and goals.

    Some of her big wins were as follows:

    Swim– She went from 40 strokes across the pool to 20 strokes in 25 yards, which equals improvement in energy and speed. She also went from a full-blown panic attack at Nationals to cool as a cucumber in her last triathlon race of the season in Key West, where she got 1st place on the podium in her age group!

    Bike- With her new bike fit, she could actually push and create more speed with better pressure all the way around the pedal stroke. She zoom zoomed on the bike in Key West!

    Run- with the run video analysis, we improved arm swing, foot strike, and Steps per minute (SPM) to increase speed on her 5k, even off the bike!

    Way to go, Maria! I am so super proud of all of your Rockstar accomplishments in 2023.

    Let’s get 2024- We got this!

    What is your age?

    60

    What is your profession?:

    Oncologist in North Carolina

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

    I have been following Full Circle Coaching since I started participating in triathlons for fun. I noticed their athletes always excel at competitions. I wanted more out of my training and to reach my full potential. “The sky is the limit!” is my Mantra!

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

    April 13th- The Ride on Ryan Sprint Triathlon in Savannah, Georgia

    What are your BIG goals?

    I want to become a stronger (physically and mentally) triathlete.

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

    After panicking in the water at Nationals in August of 2023, it was an accomplishment to swim through my fears. The swim video assessment and the corrective drills have made an incredible difference, cutting my pace by 30 to 45 seconds/ 100.

    The bike fit was also a game changer. I felt more in control and became faster.
    I have also become a faster runner from the video analysis, run drills, and speed workouts.

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

    1. Training with consistency.
    2. The Full Circle coaches are available to answer any questions, as well as the weekly coaching calls.
    3. Rest and mindfulness.

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

    It is a sport that challenges your body and mental toughness. Being surrounded by healthy individuals with a positive attitude.

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

    It is a game-changer. Virtual coaching is excellent, but take advantage of in-person training, too, if possible!

    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 Triathlete Walt Norton Finds Success Through Balance

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    Rockstar Triathlete Walt Norton Finds Success Through Balance

    Coaches Notes:

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

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

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

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

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

    About The Athlete:

    What is your age?

    52

    What is your profession?:

    Attorney

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

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

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

    Key West Int’l Triathlon, 2023

    What are your BIG goals?

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

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

    After joining FCT, the following results were achieved:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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    Rockstar Triathlete Dennis Phipps Hit his Personal Record!

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    Rockstar Triathlete Dennis Phipps

    Coaches Notes:

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

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

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

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

    What is your age?

    Age 49 turning 50 this December

    What is your profession?:

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

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

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

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

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

    What are your BIG goals?

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

    Tell me about your successes so far!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • Blogs, Mindset

    How to Eliminate Excuses

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    How to Eliminate Excuses

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

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

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

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

    On and on…

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

    Here are some of my best ideas for eliminating excuses…

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

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

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

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

  • ROCKSTARS

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

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

    Coaches Notes:

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

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

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

    About The Athlete

    What is your age?

    52

    What is your profession?:

    Attorney

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

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

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

    Key West intl distance.

    What are your BIG goals?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • ROCKSTARS

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

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


    Coach’s Notes:

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

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

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

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

    About Richie


    What is your age?

    47

    What is your profession?:

    Tax, real estate and probate lawyer

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

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

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

    Clash Daytona Half Ironman 2023

    What are your BIG goals?

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

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

    Complete my transition to Xero barefoot running shoes.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • Blogs, Mindset

    Use setbacks to strengthen your commitment

    Use setbacks to strengthen your commitment

    Life is hard sometimes.

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

    But don’t – please!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    It’s all in how you look at it!

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

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