Month: June 2017

 

Coach Erinne’s Notes: Miguel’s dedication to the program is unparalleled. He literally follows everything I recommend to the “T” and his results are a testament to this dedication. The sky is the limit for this man. I couldn’t be more proud and he has just started. Keep up the amazing work Miguel!!! Let’s DO this together!

Meet Miguel Petrizan, Full Circle Coaching Rockstar Triathlete
Age: 56

Profession: Stock Broker and Portfolio Manager Executive

Why you chose FCC to help you on your triathlon/health and wellness journey?  I was simply impressed by FCC professionalism and proven successful records on coaching and training triathletes.

What is your “A” race for this season?  For this season I would like to finish a Half Marathon and 1 or 2 Triathlon Olympic.

Please share your BIG goals:  To finish a 70.3 and later a full Iron Man.

Tell me about your successes so far:  I just started 3 months ago with a dream of being healthier and able to finish a long desired Triathlon race.  Coach Erinne changed my lifestyle completely, physically and mentally.  Her nutrition plan, which I follow by the book, allowed me to be in the best shape ever and incredibly increasing my strength and energy levels.

Her training sessions have incredibly improved my swimming, running and biking techniques, always in an injury-free and safe environment and successfully made me reach the completion of my first triathlon with only 3 months of training and nutritional one-on-one coaching!

I am very proud to belong to the Full Circle team!

What were some of your biggest Improvements in performance for the each of the following?

Swim: It was my less experienced and toughest discipline to learn, and through Erinne’s detailed coaching I have improved tremendously my swimming technique, mostly breathing and speed, making me achieve a pace of 2’/100 yards in short time.
Bike: I am a faster and stronger cyclist than before thanks to FC coaches Erinne and Dennis, who dedicate time and patience in detail with professional techniques. I’ve achieved to be in the group of 20-24 miles and I feel very comfortable riding at such pace.
Run:  I consider being able to run my bigger achievement with FC because when I first started I thought I could never run because of an old knee surgery / injury.  Coach Erinne was very specific on strengthening first before running long and then using a gradual build in volume I never felt the pain again. It’s amazing that in a short time I could achieve to run continuously up to 5 miles improving my times without any discomfort at all. Incredible!
Nutrition: I re-learned to eat again. FC nutrition coaching changed completely my lifestyle on eating habits. Not only did I lose excess weight but I gained energy and strength as well not feeling hungry ever. Now I pay a lot of attention on what I eat and I am also a savvy grocery shopper.

Please include any Personal Records and Goals achieved
Name 2 or 3 things that have made the biggest difference in your journey:

The big change of lifestyle: a healthier life oriented to sport with 3 dynamic and different disciplines: swim, run and bike, which make all fun, for each day is a different adventure.
I feel younger and stronger everyday.

 What excites you the most about being involved in triathlon?  The excitement of being a part of an elite population of hard working people, oriented to sport and a healthier life, overcoming all kind of obstacles, such as being handicapped , all ages, any physical condition, etc.  It is a tremendous motivation to keep going in the race and in life!

What would you say to another person who was on the fence about joining our training program? “Just do it!” – Like Nike says.

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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, Member of Team USA and Competed in over 150 races. She is also a CHEK Holistic Lifestyle Coach Level 3, USMS Level 2 Master’s Swim Coach, Metabolic Efficiency Expert and Motivational Speaker, Mom, and much much more.

Coach Erinne’s Notes:
Since Monika wrote the answers to these questions she has won several races overall and been on the podium at every race in 2017. From time trails, open water swims or Aquabikes this lady is on FIRE!!!! I am so proud of her performance thus far into 2017 and these are all C races for her.  Can’t wait to see you on the podium at World’s Monika!

Meet Monika Lukens, Full Circle Coaching Rockstar Triathlete
Age: 53

Profession: Art Director

Why you chose FCC to help you on your triathlon/health and wellness journey? I came from a cycling background. I started racing bikes a couple of years ago. Then I got a TT bike and started doing Time Trials. I couldn’t do triathlons because of an injury that prevented me from running. A friend told me about “Aquabike” racing and I was hooked. Last year I had a traditional “cycling only” coach and did coached master’s swimming. I realized that this wasn’t the best solution. I was ready for a Tri-coach and when I heard Erinne talk at the Nationals in Miami in November, 2016 I knew this would be a perfect fit. Not only would my workouts integrate both disciplines but there was a focus on health and nutrition.

What is your “A” race for this season? The World Aquabike championships: Penticton, BC, Canada in August.

Please share your BIG goals: To improve my swim. I am a strong swimmer but do not have the focus and passion for it that I have for the bike. I am aiming to improve my speed and comfort level in the water.

Tell me about your successes so far: Last year was a very good year for me: I did 5 Time Trials: 1-1st, 3-2nd, 1-3rd, I did 8 Aquabikes – ranging from Sprint to Half Ironman – 5-1st overall – woman, 1-3rd overall woman, 1-3rd in Age Group (Nationals).

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

Please include any Personal Records and Goals achieved, name 2 or 3 things that have made the biggest difference in your journey: The biggest improvements has been my health. I am a very healthy eater but was suffering from a lot of stomach discomfort. Erin put me on the gut-healing protocol and it was life-altering. “Not an exaggeration”!!!! The bloating and cramps went away. I also changed to a low carb diet. This was a challenging journey but after 3 months I am very happy with how I feel and my performance has recovered and I am confident I will only improve from here.

What excites you the most about being involved in triathlon? I would have to say the most exciting thing is overcoming the mental struggle. Being an individual sport…it is you against yourself…especially on the bike on a long course. You may not see anyone for long periods of time. Overcoming the internal voices that tell you that “it wouldn’t hurt as much…go ahead just slow down a bit…no one will know” is a constant struggle.

What would you say to another person who was on the fence about joining our training program? If that person is serious about improving and has set goals I would tell them to join this program. The balance of workout, nutrition, targeted weight training and stretching, sets you up to be a much more well rounded and stronger athlete.

The biggest improvement I have felt since hiring Coach Erinne is the ability to balance life with training and not dread the fact that I have to work hard to achieve my lofty goals. I was concerned with that coming into this season. So far I have been able to handle the tough training with good recovery time and easy days. I also really appreciate the mental skils training that has helped me be able to know that I deserve to be out in the front and attack at races. The book ” How Bad Do You Want It” that Erinne recommended is a game changer.

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Meet Lisa Schejola Aikin, Full Circle Coaching Rockstar Triathlete
Age: 46

Coach Erinne’s Notes: Lisa and I started working together several years ago and she is an awesome dedicated triathlete. She is in the VIP custom program where she works one on one with the coaches on a weekly basis. From bike fit, to bike selection, overcoming injuries, managing life with a busy family and business schedule we work with Lisa’s life, to help her accomplish her goal of a sub 6 hour 70.3. Well, she did it and it was no fluke, she trained hard, had moments of struggle but persevered as I always knew she would. We are extremely proud of this Rockstar Triathlete who is leaving us in Miami to go to Spain for a year. You will be greatly missed but the journey is not over! Challenge Madrid is calling your name, and this is your year! Wishing you nothing but the best over there, and oh, by the way, we are coming to visit!

Read about her triathlon journey below.

Profession: Mother of 8 and 10 year old bambini, wife, Director of Foundation.

Why you chose FCC to help you on your triathlon/health and wellness journey?  I’ve mostly worked one on one with Erinne and Dennis. 

I’d have to say I chose FCC and have stayed for these many years because of it being so comprehensive and with a holistic approach. I continue to learn. Erinne is an incredible resource, on all aspects. Her theoretical knowledge of all technicality in all three sports is impressive. 

Dennis is more the practical side which covers both side of the coin. Dennis has incredibly elevated my cycling skills and confidence.  Safety on the bike for me is essential. With Dennis I know we are covered. 

What is your “A” race for this season?  This past Chattanooga IRONMAN 70.3 

Was going to actually do a full but had an injury and could not get all the training necessary in. I also know I like to perform well and doubted I would be satisfied with my results of a full. 

With this race, my first official branded IRONMAN, I improved my time by 40 minutes and was in top 15% in my division. 

Please share your BIG goals:

My BIG goal is still to do a full IRONMAN although I have to say I like the 70.3 distance. I think I can perform better. 

My BIG goals for this past race were to:

• Not bonk on the run
• Use my mental strength to pull me through anything
• Improve my times in each sport
• Have a great time through it all and remember to say Be. Here. Now. To be present and enjoy

Accomplished ALL :))))

Tell me about your successes so far:  See above LOL!  Basically, I feel like a strong confident athlete! 

I tend to perform better at each race. I’ve been slowly accumulating experience in the sport. I know what to expect. 

A huge success was to have been able to recover from IT band injury. It was physical and mental. 

I recognize my mindfulness work together with my training immensely helped. 

What were some of your biggest Improvements in performance for the each of the following?

Swim: This one amazes me. I thought it was my strongest sport. These past few months I have learned so much about my stroke and efficiency in the water. You would have thought I would know by now. The shift has been from going for a nice strong leisurely swim during a race to actually competing. The work at camp and with Erinne one on one made the difference.

Bike: Kept 20 miles/ hr average for 56 miles in hilly course!!!!  Improved confidence and strength.  I had the right nutrition and focused on breathing (yes, thanks Coach Dennis!!!)

Run: I think of myself as slow but consistent. Here is where the mental work came in. Mantras essential. I was extremely pleasantly surprised by my ave on the half marathon portion of race.  Rolling and stretching in training  essential!!!

Nutrition/Health: I was a pretty good student the last couple of months – mostly stayed gluten and dairy free. Low sugar (?!?). No alcohol. 

Erinne’s words… when in doubt pick a NUTRITIOUS meal – ha ha!  Took my vitamins/ supplements religiously. Even Perfect Aminos daily. LOL.

Please include any Personal Records and Goals achieved
Name 2 or 3 things that have made the biggest difference in your journey:

• Confidence 
• Mental strength 
• Interest in continuing to learn and grow as an athlete
• Supportive family 

 What excites you the most about being involved in triathlon?  I love how the three sports balance themselves out. I find it amazing how much more sore I was at the end of a marathon compared to the end of a 70.3.   I like the camaraderie- I learn so much from the other athletes and can totally see the advantages of the “group effect” sharing a common goal.   I’m a geek. I like to continue to learn the technicalities of each sport. Analyzing the swim stroke, the bike circle and the run stride!  Consistently sticking to the right nutrition continues to be a challenge but it’s a journey. 

What would you say to another person who was on the fence about joining our training program? Jump in! You are in excellent hands. You won’t regret it.

 

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