I found Athlete Blood Test 3 years ago after searching for an easy way to get my blood work information. They are definitely the simplest solution to my quest and they focus on markers that are important to me and the athletes I work with. I know and educate my athletes on how to stay balanced with training, racing and real life but some times imbalances occur especially as stresses increase. Training, nutrition and lifestyle adjustments are always where I start but having the individual information from blood work is extremely helpful to get back on track quickly.
I personally test every year when I’m feeling good to see where my markers naturally lie, and then if i’m feeling off and test I can see where things have changed.
I have had many athletes identify imbalances and correct them with food and supplementation to get back into their optimal performance after getting the information we needed.
I decided to include my test results with you this year, to review some of the questions I had. I also learned that ABT has genetic testing available now as well. In the recording you can hear the benefits of the genetic component which I had not considered before. Please enjoy and comment after listening if you have any questions. All Full Circle Athletes receive a discount to these helpful services.
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If you are interested in learning more about Full Circle Coaching, call us at 786-586-6057 today or click this link to schedule a complimentary triathlon strategy call: http://www.scheduleyou.in/5ZIsVaU
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, Metabolic Efficiency Specialist, Mom and much much more.
Whether you think candlelight dinner and chocolates or you think of Valentine’s Day with disdain, there’s no doubt that nationally it’s all about LOVE.
But do you ever celebrate the perfect Valentine?
The one who you should be loving each and every day?
You might have guessed but that every day Valentine is YOU.
It’s so easy to love other people – family, children, friends…
But the self-love that is oh-so-popular to talk about on blogs and on Instagram is such a foreign concept to way too many people.
We put ourselves last & on the back burner.
We say the unkindest words to ourselves in our heads – words we’d never speak to another human.
We sacrifice day after day because it’s “selfish” if we don’t.
On this Valentine’s Day, I want you to do something different.
I ask you to celebrate YOU.
Whether it’s buying yourself a rose, going out for a glass of wine solo, taking some quiet time to read, getting a massage or facial. Do something that you usually wouldn’t do because you “shouldn’t “. I also ask you to stand in front of the mirror and speak aloud some kind, loving words to yourself about yourself. Not sure what to say? Here are a few of my mantras that I repeat daily after my morning meditation. I am strong healthy and vibrant.
I am well rested and clear minded.
I bring light with me wherever I go. If this feels strange, that’s normal but practicing helps! I recommend practicing everyday not just on Valentine’s Day!
Because the thing is, when we love ourselves more we’re happier and everyone around us benefits from that happiness.
We are better spouses and parents, we perform at triathlon and work, we sleep better…
Literally everything changes when you create more happiness via self-love and appreciation.
I would be SO HAPPY if you’d hit reply and tell me what you’re going to do to show yourself some love this Valentine’s Day so I can celebrate that with you. <3
If you are interested in learning more about Full Circle Coaching, call/text us at 786-586-6057 today or better yet, click this link: http://www.scheduleyou.in/5ZIsVaU to schedule your FREE Triathlon Breakthrough Session. This is a complimentary 30 minute session to ask me anything about triathlon, health and wellness or holistic lifestyle/ nutrition.
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, Metabolic Efficiency Specialist, Mom and much much more.
Anything Can Happen on Race Day; How Will You Handle It?
I’ve raced over 200 times if you include all my 5ks, 10ks, 1/2 marathons, Sprint, Olympic 70.3 and IRONMAN triathlons and I can tell you from experience that anything can happen. Good things and challenging things.
We always celebrate the good stuff, but so many times it’s the stuff that goes wrong that makes us better, push harder and gives us even more desire to finish, no matter what.
Here are a few of my most memorable: – Flat tire at 2 hours in, on a 70.3 bike in the middle of Texas – Wrecking on slippery roads during a rainy bike section, road rash – Paper cuts in my thigh from putting bike number on incorrectly on my bike – Severe jelly fish stings in my mouth and up my nose – Seasick and sea lice all over at Gulf coast 70.3 – forgetting my run shoes at home, driving back to get them, missing my wave start and getting a PR because my adrenaline was so high. – My contact lens popped out of my eye just before my race start, driving back to the hotel to get another one, missing my wave start and again having a killer race because I was determined not to not race.
This is a short list of mishaps.
I have also witnessed a few epic challenges where athletes had some serious setbacks but persevered.
I was at St. Anthony’s Olympic Triathlon when one of the pros came out of the water with a missing tooth after being kicked in the face and went on to win the race overall.
Another good story at St. Anthony’s is an athlete running the race portion in bare feet because another athlete accidentally took his running shoes.
In 2018 at IRONMAN Kona World Championship winner @danielaryfe was going to quit the race during the swim portion due to severe jellyfish stings; she decided to keep going out of respect to the sport and ended up breaking the world record by over 20 minutes!!
My point is anything can happen, and if you remain calm and just keep moving forward amazing things can still happen.
It’s what you are saying to yourself in these situations that will dictate the outcome and how you feel about it.
Saying negative thing like “I’m sick, I’m so slow, what am I doing out here etc,” is likely to get you slowing down or even stopping.
Imagining a big red STOP sign in your head and refocusing your attention on what’s going right, even if it’s that’s something small can completely redirect your focus.
One of my athletes was able to take one hour off her IRONMAN PR by simply switching a negative mantra to repeating a positive mantra when she started having an issue on the run.
Mental skills are not to be ignored as an important skill to master. Have you ever had a mishap in a race? I’d love to hear what happened. Please share in the comments!
If you are interested in learning more about Full Circle Coaching, call us at 786-586-6057 today or click this link to schedule a complimentary triathlon strategy call: http://www.scheduleyou.in/5ZIsVaU
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, Metabolic Efficiency Specialist, Mom and much much more.
Here are some quick tips you can apply this week and on race day to make it a great race.
# 1 Rest during Race Week
I know you’re concerned about losing fitness when you take rest days or easy days but this is so untrue.
Resting makes you get stronger and faster. Your body is able to recover, rebuild and absorb the training.
Now, this doesn’t mean sit on the couch and eat ice cream.
An easy week leading up to the race means reduced volume and a few well placed ORPS (Over Race Pace Sprints). See a sample week below.
Can you imagine driving your car without putting gas in it? How far do you think it would go? How fast?
Not very! That is my point.
Plan your pre post and during the race nutrition, NOW.
This one factor can throw all your hard work down the drain.
#2 Eat for Success before, during and after the race
You can be the fastest and strongest runner out there but if fueled wrong your body won’t deliver the performance you desire.
Why risk it?
If you’re looking for some suggestions on pre-race meals check out my blog: Top 3 Tried and True Pre-Race Breakfasts. This is individualized, so stick to what you’ve used in training for your race and adjust for higher performance on race day.
Always choose real food while not on the race course. As a healthful tip, too much sports nutrition is not healthy!
#3 Stretch With reduced activity this week you may be feeling a little tight. Break out the foam roller and get in the sauna and or hot tub and stretch your whole body a few times after your easy runs this week.
Follow along with this video for an awesome stretch session:
#4 Write out a Race Plan and stick to it –
A race plan is something I recommend so you have a map to follow guaranteed success.
Write out everything you will do from Saturday morning when you wake up to Sunday after completing the race, including all of your race day goals.
This includes:
Eating meals that will support your race complex carbohydrates, quality protein and good fats.
What sports nutrition you will use during the race and when to eat it
Warm up training routine
Your goals for the race itself
Heart rate and pacing plans during the race and
Your recovery details post-race- (What’s your reward??)
This can be as detailed or simple as you like.
The important things are to write out your goals in a positive light.
Avoid statements like, “I hope I don’t quit.”
Instead, write “I will run at my goal race pace from aid station to aid station” or “I will hold 8:15 minute miles for my last 3 miles.”
You may also want to include any concerns you might have about the race and write out your solutions to them in case they occur.
For example, if you’re concerned about how to pace the bridges in the race, pace yourself more gradually as you start the climb. You’ll have energy at the top of the bridge to run down with momentum and good form.
Or, if you’re worried about pacing yourself for your goal time, use an app that can create a pace chart to follow to help keep you following your plan toward your goal.
Then, I would include goal finishing times based on solid training paces and heart rates you know you can achieve, so you aren’t guessing your finishing time. Then announce it to your friends and on social media!
#5 Sleep I know, I know, you’re super human and can get by on 5 hours of sleep. Wrong!!!
You are only fooling yourself.
You can do this a few time a week, but if you are consistently sleeping 5 hours or less a night you’re being less productive and sacrificing good performance from your body and brain.
I believe in putting science to the test. Get 8, plus hours of sleep a night for 5 nights in a row and I guarantee you’ll feel superhuman even without caffeine!
#6 Get Your Race PacketEarly Pick up your packet early. Wear your compression socks, browse the expo as you sip on some organic coconut water. Then get off your feet and avoid any chaos.
# 7 Mantra’s Half and full marathons are long distances and you can lose focus easily during the race.
Pick a few mantra’s to keep you present in the moment as well as focusing on your breathing.
# 8 Hit the port o potties before you start There are lines of people for the bathrooms along the race course. Avoid the wait by emptying your bowels before the race starts.
# 9 Start with a Disposable Water bottle Skip the lines at the first 3 aid stations. Add a pinch of real sea salt or your favorite electrolytes. You can stop at the aid stations farther down as it gets less crowded.
#10 Smile Have fun and enjoy every second of this opportunity to race! Cheer your fellow runners and be grateful for your awesome, strong, successful body.
Now go have an awesome race!
I am wishing you all your best race 🏃🏻🏃🏻🏃🏻🏃🏻🏃🏻
Namaste, Coach Erinne
*Bonus Sample Week Leading up to Race Day
Monday – Sleep in, stretch using foam roller and write out your race plan; Put your race plan for the weekend and send to your coach for feedback, get a massage.
Tuesday – Start with dynamic warm up then easy 20-40 minute run at your aerobic threshold (AE) (180 – age = heart rate average for this run). In other words very easy! Include a few 4 x 1 min ORPS (over race pace sprints) at slightly above your goal race pace. If you are just racing to finish, keep it steady and include a few pick-ups in intensity. Finish with total body stretch and core routine specific to running.
Wednesday – Easy 45 minute swim or bike followed by total body foam roll and stretch. Visualize your entire race exactly as you want it to go and use all your senses and emotion of how it will feel to be out there running and crossing the finish line with your goal time.
Thursday – Similar to Tuesday
Friday – Day off, mental and physical prep, pick up packet today.
Saturday – Run race warm up 15-20 min, with 2-3 x 1 min ORPS. Stretch, compress and rest. Follow your nutrition plan for the day, prepare for temperatures accordingly with layers.
Sunday – Race Day, make it a great day follow your plan and don’t forget to SMILE and Enjoy! You Got This!!!
If you are interested in learning more about Full Circle Coaching, call/text us at 786-586-6057 today or better yet, click this link: http://www.scheduleyou.in/5ZIsVaU to schedule your FREE Triathlon Breakthrough Session. This is a complimentary 30 minute session to ask me anything about triathlon, health and wellness or holistic lifestyle/ nutrition.
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, Metabolic Efficiency Specialist, Mom and much much more.
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