Year: 2023

Never-Quit-Norcini Rockstar Triathlete

by fullcircle, posted in ROCKSTARS

Never-Quit-Norcini Rockstar Triathlete

Coaches Notes:

I LOVE Marty’s approach to Ironman training and racing. Once he makes a commitment, he shows up 100% even when things go wrong. He never throws in the towel and takes action immediately to find a solution.

A neuroma popped up on his ramp-up to Ironman Roth Training, but that did not hold him back from getting the necessary training. We were able to train the volume in his run on the elliptical instead of beating his foot up on the road, and he went and raced Ironman Roth successfully with a walk/ run.

Congratulations, Marty- you are a Rockstar Triathlete. Let’s strengthen those feet and eliminate the neuroma for the next one!

What is your age?
63

What is your profession?:
Financial Advisor

Why did you choose FCC to help you on your triathlon/health and wellness journey?
Reputation for having great coaches and group training with a team.

What was your “A” race for this season?
Challenge Roth, 2023

What are your BIG goals?
To maintain good physical condition through the rest of my life so that I can stay involved with triathlons indefinitely.

Tell me about your successes so far!
As I get older, successes get redefined. Not getting injured during training is the biggest challenge. Being able to start a full distance Ironman feeling in optimal condition is “as good as it gets”.

What were some of your most significant improvements in performance?

  • Swim: Swimming is where I see my biggest improvement. Not just based on pace, but also feeling that my form is improving a little bit after each training session.
  • Bike & Run: Both bike and run performance have been hampered by my foot neuroma. Biking at a higher cadence has helped ease the foot pain, and running with more forward lean has shifted the landing pressure point and extended the time before the neuroma pain really sets in. Both higher bike cadence and running lean are techniques that Erinne has always stressed, but it took an injury to realize that they work!

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

  1. Trust the coaches, they really know what they are doing.
  2. Recover when your plan tells you to or your body will force it to happen!
  3. No more than 2 beers a day LOL.


What excites you the most about being involved in triathlon?
The support I feel with everyone training together and supporting each other!

What would you say to another person who was on the fence about joining our training program?
The coaches know how to get anyone across the finish line. With all of their collective coaching experience, they can provide a customized training program to match any personal goal.

GET RESULTS LIKE THESE WITH THE TRIATHLON TRANSFORMATION TRAINING PROGRAM

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.

It 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.

Beat the Heat! How to train and race when it’s HOT outside!

by fullcircle, posted in Bike, Blogs, Race Specific, Run, Swim

Beat the Heat! How to train and race when it’s HOT outside!

It is HOT! The hottest it’s ever been in the history of the world, according to the news!

Please be careful when training in the heat.

Training in the heat can cause excess dehydration, high heart rates, heat stroke, and death! But you can do lots of things to help your body handle the heat and still be able to train and race.

  • Practice training in the heat gradually. Start with 15-30 minutes and increase based on your race distance. This can help your body acclimate to higher temperatures. It’s a good idea to plan some of your training at the exact time of day you will be racing so your body gets used to the heat both mentally and physically.
  • Sauna- sitting in a sauna post-workout for 15 minutes, building up to 20-30 minutes, can help you get used to the heat as well. If possible, do not drink water while in the sauna, but please hydrate per a post sauna.
  • Hydrate and fuel a little extra than you think you should. Your body uses more calories and energy to keep core body temperatures down. I suggest sips of cool hydration every 10 minutes minimum in general while training, but especially if the heat is on.
  • Add extra sea salt to your food and in your water bottles. Remember to add a good-quality electrolyte mix. My favorite is the watermelon electrolyte supplement from Body Health. Organic coconut water is also helpful for added electrolytes.
  • Cooler drinks can help while training in the heat, but be careful with cramping in the stomach if the drink is too cold; one tip is to hold the ice water in your mouth for a few seconds before swallowing and take smaller sips.
  • Cool towels and sponges are sometimes offered on the race course. Using this in training works great too! Apply them to your forearms, forehead, back of your neck, and crotch area- be careful not to get your socks wet in your shoes which can cause blisters. Cool forearm sleeves can also be helpful.
  • Pre-Cooling- being in air conditioning or under a fan before training or racing can help you handle the heat longer.
  • Keep your face shaded with a visor instead of a closed-off baseball cap, and stay away from black helmets and race and training kits; black increases heat!
  • Never skip an aid station on the race course; reduce your pace to keep moving forward as needed.

I used every single one of these tips while riding across the desert during RAAM last year. They make a big difference for me and my athletes racing warmer races.

Happy heat training and racing!

Join my private Facebook group, Triathlon Obsessed, for tons of tips and triathlon support!

If you’re curious about what’s possible with your training, schedule your FREE Triathlon Breakthrough Session and let’s do it! Click here: 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. Creator of the 16 week 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.

I’m Not Your Typical Triathlon Coach

by fullcircle, posted in Blogs, Erinne

I’m Not Your Typical Triathlon Coach

When you shop around for coaches, you may find many of the same old kind of coaching.
A monthly membership fee in return for a training plan – with little to zero accountability.

I don’t know about you, but that does not work for me.

I am a triathlete just like you and I expect a lot from anyone who coaches me.

I expect my coach to practice what they preach. If my coach is not healthy and in shape and training and racing for triathlons – they will not be my coach!

Me and my team of coaches are all triathletes and have over 50 years of combined training and coaching experience. We all train and race and know exactly what it takes to improve in the sport using our proven training programs that get results and help you to keep improving.

Today I wanted to share how my coaching program is VERY different from the mainstream. 

In my Triathlon Transformation Coaching program, I help you have a relationship with your body that allows for your best performance.
I teach you how to train and fuel yourself to thrive in the sport of triathlon and life.

I help you each step of the way to your first triathlon or you 100th.

The goal is constant steady improvement no matter what your experience level is.

We use evaluations to assess your exact skill and fitness level and then create the training program based on these evaluations and field testing to help you improve in a step by step process that guarantees results.

These evaluations are what make the training program individual to you.

Please don’t hire me if you want to train with no specificity or focus, get injured and burn out with tons of junk miles!
We will not be aligned, and the results won’t come.

If you are ready for a triathlon transformation using your personal strengths and improving your limiters to achieve your triathlon dreams with a proven scientific training plan,
here’s my application to join my 16-week Triathlon Transformation Triathlon Training Program.
After you fill it out, take the time to set up a Triathlon Breakthrough Session to learn more about working together. We will review your triathlon goals and dreams and I’ll explain exactly how my program works and we can decide together if we are a good fit to work together.

I’m accepting five more spots this month! Just in time to finish 2023 with success!

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.

Get started with my 16-week Triathlon Transformation Triathlon Training Program by filling out this application.

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Daring Triathlete Swims With Sharks To Escape From Alcatraz

by fullcircle, posted in ROCKSTARS

Daring Triathlete Eric Goldman Swims With Sharks To Escape From Alcatraz

Coaches Notes:

Eric reached out after discovering he won the lottery for an entry into the Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon. Now, that is a very challenging race course in so many ways: Jumping off a barge into the ice-cold shark-ridden waters of San Fransisco Bay, the steep climbs on the bike and run, and the sand ladder on the run- It can be intimidating to think about.

Eric was a 100% yes on accepting this challenge and I’m so grateful he chose Full Circle Coaching and my Triathlon Transformation training program for the journey.

We got right to work making some lifestyle changes to perform and handle the training. Video analysis on the swim and run, along with a professional bike fit with Coach Dennis, and some equipment upgrades to make training more enjoyable were all included in the process.

Eric was so coachable and eager to learn, and I was blown away at how quickly his skills in everything improved, and I have the before and after video to prove it! He improved his swim technique and speed, bike power, and skill for climbing, and ran faster and stronger with less walking.

We practiced all his new swim, bike, and run skills in a sprint race and then an olympic race, which were both PR’s, on the way to ALcatraz.

He also joined us last minute at our 6-day Ultimate Tri Camp at the end of February, which helped him quickly improve into a better athlete.

Check out Eric’s comments below……. He did it! The entire tribe is so incredibly proud of you, Eric! You are genuinely a Rockstar Triathlete. I hope you consider maintaining the triathlon lifestyle- Way to go; super proud of you!

What is your age?
45

What is your profession?:
Water Sales and Sports League Owner (Ultimate Frisbee)

Why did you choose FCC to help you on your triathlon/health and wellness journey?
Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon was a bucket list event for me for more than ten years.  I had done a few Olympic and sprint triathlons while training myself with no knowledge.  I had a major panic attack on the last one before the swim started.  I was able to complete that race but swore off triathlons forever after that.

Or so I thought…… Then came the email that I had finally won the lottery for The Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon, and I knew I just had to do it! 

I was in a very serious depression and it must have been a sign to get my ass back into life and what better way to do it than training for a ridiculously difficult triathlon!

I knew I needed help for this one, and after one call with Erinne, I knew I was in the right hands! Erinne was super friendly, knowledgeable, and reassuring that I could get to the place I needed to be to slay that dragon in less than five months.

What was your “A” race for this season?
Escape from Alcatraz

What are your BIG goals?
To see the whole picture of life and charge through any obstacles that come my way!

Tell me about your successes so far!
In three races (including Alcatraz), under the tutelage of FCC I have set two PR’s and conquered my main objective. In Alcatraz, I was so prepared I was able to complete the course without stopping and felt so strong the whole race.  I was able to overcome all setbacks that presented themselves in the race without being overwhelmed by them.  I took them with a grain of salt and kept moving forward towards my goal.  A lesson I will take with me EVERYWHERE!

What were some of your most significant improvements in performance for each of the following?
Swimming.  I had no idea I didn’t know how to swim.  During Alcatraz, the current was super strong.  We all swam way more than we were supposed to.  I ended up swimming 3 miles when 1.5 would have sufficed, Lol.  I  had no idea I swam that much until I looked at my watch.  I still felt super strong and could have swum more.  I guess I know now an Ironman swim is no big deal!

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

  1. Mind set
  2. Community (FCC family)!!!
  3. Training and knowledge

What excites you the most about being involved in triathlon?
The community, the struggle, the perseverance, the victories!!

What would you say to another person who was on the fence about joining our training program?
If you need help achieving your goals then Erinne and her amazing staff will have you in good hands!

Get Results Like These With The Triathlon Transformation Training Program

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.

It 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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4 Months To Your Fastest Triathlon, Guaranteed!

by fullcircle, posted in Blogs

4 Months To Your Fastest Triathlon, Guaranteed!

What would it mean to you to know exactly the steps to take for your fastest triathlon in just 16 weeks?

If you don’t already know, 
I’m Coach Erinne Guthrie,
Chief motivating officer at Full Circle Coaching, LLC since 2010 –
The Best Holistic Triathlon Coaching Company in the World.

I did my first triathlon back in 1997 and I have completed over 350 endurance events since then, as well as coached 1000’s of athletes across 1000’s of finish lines worldwide.

Hundreds of podiums have come as a result of my 16-Week Signature Triathlon Transformation Training Program.

Are you next?

Getting faster is simple and not as hard as you might think.

If you follow my proven step-by-step process, you are guaranteed your fastest triathlon in 4 months, not years!

How does it work?

We start with You!

Learning everything about you –

  • Your Triathlon Dreams.
  • Your lifestyle.
  • The amount of time you have to train.
  • Your skills in each of the 3 sports, and past racing experience.
  • Any past injuries and your commitment level.

“When you have a dream, you don’t need a crisis”

Fulfilling dreams is what a thriving life is all about!

In my program, we do not teach you how to survive your triathlon.

We teach you how to thrive and transform your life through the sport of Triathlon. You are reading this for a reason!

Next, We evaluate you from your toes to your nose.
– What is your current fitness level?
– What is your skill level in the swim, bike, run?
– What is your strength and mobility level

Because without strength and mobility, you are setting yourself up for injury.

What is Your lifestyle?

– Your family commitments – they are the priority, remember?
– Your work life/ balance?
– How much time do you realistically have to train?

These things are so important because they ultimately dictate the race distance you can train for.

After all the evaluations using video analysis and simple field testing anyone can perform, we then create your ideal training program.

Support and Accountability

Our team of coaches are all USAT Certified and have over 40 years of combined experience.
We are with you every step of the way.
From your first day with us to the finish line and typically a lot longer!
Your life will forever be transformed.

We have:

  • Weekly Coaching Calls to help answer your questions and provide support.
  • Unlimited text communication on weekdays.
  • Equipment guidance and Race day support.
  • Technology support, and of course.
  • Our fantastic tribe of athletes – which is like no other.

Like attracts like, and this group is so caring, supportive, and inspirational.

Does it Work?

Hear all about my happy triathletes successes on my Rockstar Blog.

Does this sound like something you desire?

To learn more – Please fill out this Application and set up your Triathlon Break-Through Session.

I can’t wait to hear from you!

Wishing you well,
Coach Erinne

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Rockstar Triathlete Sara Jimenez

by fullcircle, posted in ROCKSTARS

Triathlon Rockstar: Sara Jimenez

Coaches Notes:

What a transformation! I am so proud of Sara AKA “ARA”. When we first spoke she was very sad and upset from her lack of energy and terrible experience at her last 70.3. This is not a fun place to be and I can speak abut this from my own experience. Getting burned out in the sport of triathlon is SO common yet not talked about. This is a major problem that can be completely avoided by following my holistic approach to triathlon training.

I’m so happy Ara joined my 16-week Triathlon Transformation Program and transform she did! Read about her journey to faster times in all 3 sports and the added side effects of 15 lb weight loss and tons of energy at 70.3 Victoria.

Way to go Ara – excited to help you qualify for the Boston Marathon Next! Woohooo!!!!!!

What is your age?
50

What is your profession?:
Architect, Project Manager

Why did you choose FCC to help you on your triathlon/health and wellness journey?
I was looking for a group to train with that would motivate me and hold me accountable to show up and follow through on my training plan. I also was looking for structured weekly training sessions where I could feel comfortable and welcomed.

What was your “A” race for this season?
Victoria 70.3 a few weeks ago.

What are your BIG goals?
Keeping my body healthy while enjoying every phase of my life, training, work and family while training for a 70.3. Waking up with no pain and having energy throughout the day. Qualifying for Boston won’t be too bad either 😋

Tell me about your successes so far!
I successfully completed Victoria 70.3 with lots of energy and really enjoyed the race. My swim was comfortable and the bike and run, super fun!

Overall, I surpassed my own time goals, but most importantly, I enjoyed the experience and fell in love with the sport again.

I have gotten faster on the swim, bike and run. The swim is my biggest struggle and I have better form and I keep continuously improving. 

What were some of your most significant improvements in performance for each of the following?

  • Swim: I feel more comfortable, and I went down from 9:29 / 400 to 8:42 / 400.-
  • Bike: I went from 98 W Normalized power in Acapulco 70.3 to 141 normalized power in Victoria.
  • Run: I went from running 13.47 min/mile in July of 2022 to 10:45 mi/mile in June 2023.
  • Nutrition / Health: Without having a specific goal, I lost 15 pounds from July of 2023 to April of 2023 

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

  1. A group of energetic people that helps me keep get and stay motivated.
  2. Simple changes in nutrition and lifestyle have made a huge difference in my weight and energy.


What excites you the most about being involved in triathlon?
Feeling strong and energetic, and seeing progress every day. 

What would you say to another person who was on the fence about joining our training program?
Just try it, the first step is the most difficult one. 

Get Results Like These With The Triathlon Transformation Training Program

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.

It 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.

If You Want to Change Your Actions, First Change Your Values

by fullcircle, posted in Blogs, Mindset

If You Want to Change Your Actions, First Change Your Values

Have you ever felt like a phony?

Like you weren’t “walking your talk”?

I’m talking about a time when your ACTIONS did not line up with your stated VALUES.

I’ll give you an example. Some people say reading is important to them. But they can’t tell you the last book they read. If they actually valued reading, they’d say, “I read the new Mel Robbins book last week.”

It’s not simply a matter of being inauthentic or disingenuous.

It’s called cognitive dissonance – when your actions don’t match (what you claim to be) your values.

In times of cognitive dissonance, you can try to change your actions, sure.

But if you’re finding that difficult, you should examine your values.

For example, around getting healthy by training for a triathlon, if you don’t actually value your health, then you’ll continue struggling to do the training, eat right, and develop good habits around that value.

So, start examining yourself.

  • Do you cherish health for today and for the future – or is it just something you’re “supposed” to care about?
  • Do you understand the connection between daily habits and long-term health – or is it academic at this point?
  • How do you see yourself in the future – strong and capable, or weak and helpless?
  • Whom do you admire – Successful triathletes who glow with vitality, or couch potatoes who can’t be bothered?

You need to decide what’s ACTUALLY important to you. What kind of person you truly want to be. 

When you answer those questions, the right actions follow quickly and effortlessly.

I believe in you so much that I already know the answers to these questions. I have every faith you can walk your talk – and even learn to RUN with it.

If you’re like me and you value a long-term healthy lifestyle, my 16-Week Triathlon Transformation Program is an excellent way to “walk the walk” of your values.

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 by embodying what it means to value a healthy lifestyle.

If you’re ready to start “walking your talk”, fill out my Triathlon Transformation Program Application and let’s get started!

Why We’re Compelled to Seek Personal Growth

by fullcircle, posted in Blogs

Growth and movement are good things, Right? You bet! They’re even NATURAL. They’re essential elements of life. Nothing is more accurate for me.

So, it’s only natural that we are compelled to seek personal growth as we move forward in our journeys. We’re as much a part of nature as anything else.

Well, that’s true for those with a growth mindset. I’d say that covers roughly half the people I know – including people like you, who are seeking paths to improvement through the sport of Triathlon.

I’ve noticed a funny thing about people like us with this “growth mindset.”

Once we walk one path of improvement, go through a learning process, or reach a goal… Well, we’ll start on another one! 

We know that GETTING something at the end of the journey isn’t the only value.

We know that the journey itself is at least half the attraction.

We are naturally curious.

We like to improve ourselves.

We are not afraid of change, not so worried that it freezes us in place.

The other half? Well, they’re of a “fixed” mindset. Absent curiosity. Unwilling to change. Maybe even afraid to try something new.

For them, success means staying still and hoping nothing bad happens.

But guess what? LIFE HAPPENS! 

You and I know it, or we wouldn’t be communicating with each other. We don’t just accept that fact about life. We embrace it. 

When you crave self-improvement, you’re more engaged with the world, with other people, and with yourself. You’re more inquisitive, more accepting, and less likely to be pushed around – because you’re confident enough to go with the flow when necessary. You seek challenges and opportunities to grow.

So, bravo to you!

If somebody else wants to cower and hope, don’t let it deter you from your next challenge, journey, or attempt to grow and move forward.

It’s your nature, after all! And we are here to help.

If your next self-improvement journey includes making it across a triathlon finish line or making it across the finish line in less time, you need to know about my 16-week (virtual or in-person) Triathlon Transformation Training Program.

This program gives you the ideal blueprint to help you get faster for your next triathlon.

You’ll show up confidently at the start of your next race, swimming, biking, and running past the competition, sprinting across the finish line with arms overhead, knowing you nailed it.

Here’s why it’s different from other training programs:
With 26 years of coaching 1000’s triathletes, I discovered the biggest struggles are:

  • You don’t know what you don’t know when it comes to learning the exact skills to succeed in the triathlon sport.
  • Improving strength and increasing energy are the secrets to preventing injury and burnout.
  • Other programs push athletes beyond their ability with wasted junk miles and excess volume leading to disappointment and failure.
  • In this program, the focus is on you as an individual; your form, technique, strength, fueling, and mindset. Through video analysis, metabolic testing, holistic lifestyle coaching, and a supportive community, you will achieve all your triathlon dreams and goals to get faster in less time.

I’ve got five spots available for July. Take the first step today by filling out this application.

How to Make Your Dreams Come True

by fullcircle, posted in Blogs, Mindset

Everybody has a dream.

That’s the easy part – to want something so bad that it seems like no one else can possibly understand. To think that hope and desire are enough. 

But it’s a tiny percentage of people who follow through on their desires and actually create an extraordinary outcome for themselves.

So, if you’re pondering a desired outcome, first decide if this dream is something you want in a realistic sense.

Do you want to run a marathon or finish a triathlon, or does it sound nice?

Some dreams are just nice fantasies – which is fine.

But the dreams you want to actually bring to life? Those require planning, action, discipline and consistency.

You really can have the life you want – if you work for it. Here’s how.

  1. Be specific. 
  2. Be realistic.
  3. Be on fire with passion and dedication.
  4. Create a plan and start acting on it.
  5. Include short-term and long-term goals.
  6. Review progress and be flexible as you work through the plan.
  7. Stay confident and consistent.

These principles apply to healthy living, as well. That’s why…

I’m giving away my proven step-by-step process in my FREE training, The Ultimate Guide to Triathlon Success: From Start to Finish Line, that every Triathlete must have to:

  • Get FASTER
  • Increase POWER
  • Gain SPEED
  • Avoid Injury
  • Sidestep Burnout

Join me on Thursday, August 17th at 12pm EST where I’ll cover:

  • What it takes to make your dream a reality.
    (Hint: It’s different from what you think and is much simpler than you know.)
  • The importance of evaluations and testing.
    If you are not assessing, you are guessing. Knowing your baseline in every aspect of the sport is critical to becoming a successful Triathlete. This allows for creating an individualized plan of action that leads to guaranteed success.
  • The exact process in my 16-Week Training Intensive that guarantees success across your next finish line – no matter the distance.

Click here to save your seat – It’s FREE!

Rockstar Carmen Lottie

by fullcircle, posted in ROCKSTARS

Rockstar: Carmen Lottie

Coaches Notes:

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

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

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

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

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

What is your age?
62 years young

What is your profession?:
Retired

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

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

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

Tell me about your successes so far! 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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.