Year: 2023

How to Eliminate Excuses

by fullcircle, posted in Blogs, Mindset

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.

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

by fullcircle, posted in ROCKSTARS

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.

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

by fullcircle, posted in ROCKSTARS

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.

Use setbacks to strengthen your commitment

by fullcircle, posted in Blogs, Mindset

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.

From Trials To Triumph: Cindy Beuermann’s Journey to Becoming 2023’s Female Rockstar of The Year

by fullcircle, posted in ROCKSTARS

From Trials To Triumph: Cindy Beuermann’s Journey to Becoming 2023’s Female Rockstar of The Year


Coach’s Notes:

Cindy is Full Circle Coaching’s Female Athlete of the Year 2023!
No one deserves it more.

I have never had an athlete trust the process more and have the results she has had to transform her life in so many ways, for the better.

From suffering with depression and weight gain, to nurturing her body with grace and giving it quality nutrition and supplements, to killing every training session and triathlon race, to live life to it’s fullest and be so grateful for every step.

Never comparing her journey to anyone else but herself and truly loving and supporting herself with every win has also been inspirational to me!

Cindy is living proof that the Full Circle Community is a miraculous place to lay your trust and faith to get the support and love you need to achieve big dreams and goals!

Congratulations Cindy!
YOU ARE AN AMAZING ROCKSTAR TRIATHLETE!

  • SWIM – CSS from 1:59 to 1:34/ 100 pace!
  • BIKE – FTP 137- 144
  • RUN – 1-mile test went from 9:10 to 7:14
  • Sprint Triathlon – 1:22 to 1:09
  • Int’l Triathlon PR – 2:52 to 2:22 (1st Place AG)

About Cindy


What is your age?

42

What is your profession?:

Communications (TV & Cinema)

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

Many years ago, more than ten years actually, I was looking to get into triathlon. Somebody recommended Full Circle Coaching, and since the first day I joined the team, I have felt that was the correct place to start my triathlon journey.

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

My first Full Ironman: COZUMEL 2023
FCC has been with me since my first sprint race, which I was very afraid to do. Erinne pushed me to go for it, so, after my first 6 months training with the group, I decided to register for my first sprint in KW. That was 10 years ago! After that I just kept racing and looking for longer distances. After many sprints, Olympics and 70.3, the moment for the first full Ironman arrived.

What are your BIG goals?

For this year, the big goal was completing my first full IM. But not just that, I wanted to complete it within 13 hours.

Tell me about your successes so far!

I’ve been training with Erinne for more than ten years. I am so grateful to have her and the team in my life. Thanks to her, I have grown as a triathlete in all the ways. It is not only a training program; it includes support in all aspects of life- friendship, guidance, nutrition, physical and mental health, support, inspiration, motivation, and the hand you can count on when things are hard.  

With the pandemic, I had a very hard time, and Erinne was always available for me, not only as a coach, but also as a friend, and helped me unconditionally to get out of that dark hole I got into during those pandemic years. 

Thanks to the sport, to her and to the group, I was able to get my life back, and that’s something I will never forget and will always be thankful.

Doing my first full Ironman was the challenge I set for myself as a welcome back to my “new life.” Erinne has supported me since the beginning, helping me believe in myself and making me confident enough to go through the process.

It was very hard, but I also enjoyed it so much. It has been one of the most amazing journeys I’ve ever been on. 

My success today is being back in life, healthy physically and mentally… being back in a positive way, motivated and thankful for being alive, enjoying every second of life, and being present in every moment. 

Thanks Erinne and FCC!

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

Swim: My catch and glide; going longer in open water swims without anxiety. We completed the Alligator Lighthouse 8-mile open water swim and got 2nd place, and it was Erinne’s PR for a 2-person relay team.

Bike: Learning and understanding the “power” world finally made me stronger and faster. Learned how to pace myself successfully, and use watts not speed to guide my training.

Run: I learned how to train and fuel correctly to run for longer distances, complete my first marathon, and pace perfectly with negative splits.  

Nutrition: Learned EVERYTHING about nutrition: Supplements; How to make my body strong and efficient 100%. Without the new nutrition approach, I wouldn’t have been able to reach my goals.

TOTAL GAME CHANGER!!! 

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

  1. Having Erinne as my coach and guide. 
  2. Getting the motivation and support from the FCC group 24/7.
  3. Meeting amazing people in the community who are so inspirational and motivational. Having friends in my life, I know I can count on unconditionally. 

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

Triathlon is where you can challenge and motivate yourself in many ways. NO LIMITS.
Triathlon helps you to keep growing as a person every day, have the discipline to keep pushing, and it feeds your mind and soul.
Accomplishing big, scary goals makes you realize how amazing your body is, how far you can go, and how thankful you should be for life. ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE! 

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

Just try it…you won’t regret!

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.

Rockstar Triathlete Lorri Bolander

by fullcircle, posted in ROCKSTARS

Rockstar Triathlete Lorri Bolander

Coaches Notes:

Lorri is a true Rockstar Triathlete! Although she lives in Key West and is not local to Miami and cannot attend the weekly training sessions- she shows up every week in her training and on the coach calls, asks questions, and works the program the way it was designed to achieve some great results over the past few months! She questioned almost everything we gave her and I LOVE working with this type of athlete that wants to know the why and is willing to do the work and trust the process and ultimately see and feel the results! This takes courage and bravery to do!

So incredibly proud of you, Lorri, and super excited for the next journey to the full Florida Ironman in 2024! Let’s do this!!!!

What is your age?

48

What is your profession?:

Hair stylist and makeup artist

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

I had a lot of experience from racing on and off for the last 13 years, but I knew I had so much to learn.
Basic coaching, nutritional information, and basic schedule planning were not enough for my goals in this sport.  I randomly came across FCC on Facebook, and they checked all the boxes on everything I wanted from a coach. 

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

It was the Miamiman 70.3, 2023- I just completed.  My next A race will be next November for the Florida Full Ironman.

What are your BIG goals?

My Big goals are to lean out more as I keep working on my nutritional program,  work on and conquer better breathing techniques especially in the run and work on my power and speed on the bike.

Tell me about your successes so far!

My successes so far for swimming is I was able to rehab my shoulder through swimming.  I worked on my form with the advice I received and took time off my 100 yard swim and got down to 20 strokes per length of pool.  On the bike I learned about cadence and how to maintain at least 80 which i never did before. I truly understand my gears and when to switch to higher or lower gears. On the run I learned how to run with prope form and added some speed. All of these things were huge successes to me because when I put it all together it made my racing come together so much better.  

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

SWIM: My biggest improvement for the swim was getting the video analysis and learning better technique and breathing skills which in turn gave me a new PR in my race.

Bike: The biggest improvement on the bike was learning not to push heavy, hard gears while racing and tiring out my legs but using higher cadence. I was over using my legs so much, I had nothing left for the run.
That is not the case anymore.  On the run at Miamiman, I was able to run the last 6 miles faster than ever after a windy bike and I got 1st place in my age group.

Run: I can finally heart rate train! I always had a difficult time with that type of training and sticking with it long enough to see the results…My body is adjusting to this type of training, and I feel like my run is only getting better and better.
I feel stronger in all three sports over all.  

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

  1. The attention to what I personally need to make my goals achievable. 
  2. Being able to talk and listen to others about any and all issues with training and racing during the weekly Zoom calls and the ability to text the coaches with my questions.
  3. The nutrition program opened my eyes to train like an athlete and eat like one. I’m learning why I eat what I eat. The results are amazing – I lost 13 lbs!

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

Achieving goals I never thought I could definitely excites me but there is more than just that.

I love being strong! Mentally and Physically. And most of all, I love the triathlon community. Nothing is better than talking shop with other athletes that “get” you and why we do what we do. 

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

Everyone could use a coach. In fact, Olympians and all professional athletes have coaches. Trusting the coaching and the program is important and not easy to find. Full CIrcle Coaching has the knowledge and experience that we all deserve to know but just don’t typically know how to access it or who to trust enough to ask and get the correct information. 

Learning is never-ending, and If you want to be part of a community that is driven to excel at training and racing and gives you the VIP attention and support you desire and deserve, look no further than FCC. 

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.

The 80/20 rule will help you maintain through the holidays

by fullcircle, posted in Blogs, Mindset

The 80/20 rule will help you maintain through the holidays

Have you heard of the 80/20 Rule? 

It’s a helpful idea to manage stress and time. It’s SUPER-helpful during the holidays when lots of us need help remembering what’s important, managing resources, and improving how we get things done.

Here’s what it says, in a nutshell: 80 percent of the outcomes in life come from 20 percent of the causes.

Put another way; we get the most results from a fraction of our efforts.

Put another way, don’t run around like a chicken with its head cut off trying to do everything! It’s really not productive.

And I’m pointing this out during this hectic time of year because – it’s so easy to get overwhelmed and stressed by the holidays that we do run around like that unfortunate bird.

  • Because we accept as “URGENT” all those demands put on us by other people.
  • Because we have FOMO.
  • Because we don’t want to let people down.

So, take a moment… Breathe… And remember to focus your energy on the few things that will bring you the most happiness. Like exercising and training for triathlon! 😉

And might I remind you I live by this rule all year round!

READY TO FIND OUT IF MY PROGRAM IS RIGHT FOR YOU?
FILL OUT MY FREE TRIATHLON TRANSFORMATION APPLICATION – CLICK 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.

Rockstar Triathlete Lara Dyke

by fullcircle, posted in ROCKSTARS

Rockstar Triathlete Lara Dyke

Coaches Notes:

Lara contacted me after several DNFs (Did Not Finish) at the Ironman Distance. I was super excited to help her get started on the journey.

We have a two-year plan, as that is sometimes what it takes to build up the training required to finish before the cut-off time. Her success so far has been tremendous. Instead of walking more than running in her training, we have reversed it. She has better bike handling skills and can hold a consistent pace for training and racing. In the swim She overcame panic and trauma that was holding her back. Swimming open water without stopping.

Thanks for choosing Full Circle Coaching with your Ironman journey; you are now on your way!

What is your age?

49

What is your profession?:

Medical Physicist Product Manager

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

I heard amazing things

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

Miami Clash Sprint

What are your BIG goals?

Finish a 70.3 and 140.6

Tell me about your successes so far!

I can now swim in a sprint without panicking or stopping (which is huge), and I hit my rpm/speed goal on my bike.  I can run/jog for 20 minutes straight with no breaks :).

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

Swim: not panicking or stopping in the race at all.

Bike: averaging 85 rpm at 14 MPH

Run: Running 12:18 min/ mile

Nutrition: Being more aware of the type of food I ingest and how it affects my health and digestion.

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

  1. Showing up
  2. Getting 2-3 swim, bike, and run workouts/week = Consistency!
  3. Bike fit by Coach Dennis

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

Rounded fitness

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

Trust the process, it is well worth 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.

Sick? Feel Better Quickly #2

by fullcircle, posted in Blogs, Nutrition

Immune Boosting Protocol

At the first sign of illness – sore throat, feeling run down, low fever, and or sniffles, please take action immediately with some of my suggestions!

I am not a doctor, and don’t pretend to be one, so if you feel you need a doctor or hospital, please take care of yourself!

However, if you want some alternatives for feeling better, the items below are a list of what I personally use whenever I start to feel sick.

Of course, boosting your immune system by eating clean, getting good sleep, reducing stress, and living by my holistic lifestyle principles is important; sometimes, we need a little support.

Wellness Formula – If you’re feeling symptoms, you can take as many as 3/hour with lots of water or three capsules, 3x/day. Wellness Formula Capsules – take three daily for three weeks out of every month for improved immune boosting.
Source Naturals Wellness Formula Bio-Aligned Vitamins & Herbal Defense For Immune System Support – Dietary Supplement & Immunity Booster – 240 Capsules
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Echinacea Plus Tea- drink as desired, a few cups a day, great for travel.
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Sore Throat; Gaia Echinacea Throat Spray
Spray liberally in the throat several times a day- also great for canker sores.
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Occilocossinum
Take an ampule of pellets under the tongue every 6 hours until symptoms subside. Do not combine with essential oils. Great for the whole family.
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Sinus Symptoms;  Sinufix capsules and nasal spray
Take 2 capsules 2-3x/day and spray 2x/day
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Nasal Spray: https://amzn.to/3n4V3EU

On Guard Essential Oil throat lozenges
https://new.fullcirclecoaching.com/store-2/doTerra-ONGUARD-Lozenges-p162397022

On Guard Oil
Kills bacteria and viruses and can be purchased as a throat spray or hand sanitizer. Put in a diffuser, great for travel (I usually have it in stock).
https://new.fullcirclecoaching.com/store-2/doTerra-On-Guard-p168512704

Breathe Essential oil
Rub on chest and bottoms of feet, place in a diffuser.
https://new.fullcirclecoaching.com/store-2/doTERRA-Breathe%C2%AE-Respiratory-Blend-p174152019

Clear Lung is great for coughs-
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Nothing improves your immune system more than eating clean and living the 6-holistic lifestyle principles.

If you need support with your lifestyle and nutrition, please check out my Nutrition Essentials Program.

Or, set up a call with me by calling/texting me at 786-586-6057 today, or better yet, 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. 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.

5 Strategies for a guilt-free, waistline-friendly Thanksgiving

by fullcircle, posted in Blogs, Mindset, Nutrition

5 Strategies for a guilt-free, waistline-friendly Thanksgiving

Ah – the most wonderful time of the year is beginning! From Thanksgiving to Christmas the average person gains 7-10 pounds. We KNOW this, but we do it anyway. Most people do absolutely nothing to stop it. So why is this?

We tend to use special occasions as an excuse not just to overindulge but to binge. It’s your birthday (or the day after or the week of)? Cake for breakfast becomes perfectly reasonable. Halloween? A dozen mini chocolates? Totally acceptable (they’re mini after all, right?)!

The problem with this season is that there isn’t just one special occasion here and there. Between the DAY of the holiday itself, the numerous parties, work functions, and so on, many days become a special occasion where we apply the “anything goes rule.” What I’m sharing below are the tools I personally use to enjoy a guilt-free, waistline-friendly and healthy holiday season…

Approach Thanksgiving With An Abundance Mindset

This applies to any holiday really. The truth is, there is nothing truly special about holiday meals aside from the people we share them with. We live in a first world country where the foods we want are at our fingertips 365 days per year. So, in reality, you could have Thanksgiving in part or in whole at any time. When you approach food with an abundance mindset, it’s a lot easier to practice holiday levels of moderation.

Expect, Accept, and Embrace Over-Indulgence

It would be completely unreasonable for me to sit and lecture you on not over-indulging. Especially because I’ll likely be doing it myself! A key for me is being OK with it, not wracking myself with guilt because I knew it was coming! Heck…I plan on it – not to the extreme, but I’m not going to practice my normal rule of eating to 80% full. The damage stress does and the way it affects hormonal balance (and ultimately how much body fat we have) is far worse than having one big meal – so go enjoy it!

Fill Your Plate With Protein And Veggies First

Then add tastes of all the other goodies – I’m totally o.k. with you overdoing these two food groups (see point above). But when you strategically fill your plate with the better stuff, you’re obviously going to be better off. Even a plate of broccoli isn’t good for you when you’re in caloric excess, BUT it’s going to take you much longer and with much more food to reach that point when you maintain focus on protein and veggies with smaller tastes of starchy carb rich dishes and desserts.

Plan To Move

Whether you go for a hike with your family, get a hard strength workout, or simply take a 20 minute walk, vow to do something to get your body moving before or after the big meal! You’ll feel much better all day for it!

Splurge Only Once

A holiday is only one DAY…not an entire season, so this bit of advice is two-fold. Plan to splurge only on the actual DAY of the holiday (or whichever day you celebrate) and only once during that day. No need for a full breakfast, Thanksgiving meal, then another full plate of leftovers that evening. Sure, it tastes good, but you’ll feel completely miserable and be working to undo the damage for weeks to come!

So, there you have my top 5 Thanksgiving (or holiday in general) strategies! I promise if you apply these, you’ll be a lot less likely to end up in the category of people who gain weight over the holidays!

Wishing You Well,
Coach Erinne Guthrie

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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.  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.