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Rockstar Triathlete Miguel Brizuela

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Rockstar Triathlete Miguel Brizuela

Coach’s Notes: Miguel came to me with the intention of crossing the finish line in a triathlon but he achieved so much more.

I’m so excited to share about his success because his approach to the Triathlon Transformation program was just to show up and see what happened.

He used our training sessions as the gym workouts he used to go to.

He learned HOW to swim, bike and run with our video evaluations and form corrections at the training sessions.

He learned what kind of foods fueled his body best and has even been complimented on his new shape, which was a positive side effect of learning what works for him.

He also learned how to use all the fancy equipment he purchased so that the information is understandable and his training is effective.

Now, after 3 sprint triathlons under his belt and 2 more planned by the end of the year, his new goal is Ironman.

Thank you so much Miguel for your happy smile at every workout and all the enthusiasm for your new triathlon lifestyle and trusting the process.

So excited for the journey ahead!

Age: 42
Profession: Construction Attorney

Why you chose FCC to help you on your triathlon/health and wellness journey? I decided to pivot into triathlons to be able to workout outside during the pandemic

What is your “A” race for this season? Key West Olympic

Please share your BIG goals: Full Iron Man

Tell me about your successes so far:

Full Circle is life changing.  Daily workouts create so much joy and happiness, and physical and mental health. I went from never doing a triathlon to now having completed 3 sprint triathlons with confidence and planning to go longer.

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:

I keep improving in my swimming technique, which I find challenging.  My biking and running have improved as well.

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

  1. the structure created by FC
  2. the guidance created by FC
  3. the experience shared by FC

What excites you the most about being involved in triathlon? Meeting goals and the joy of each workout.

What would you say to another person who was on the fence about joining our training program?  It’s totally worth joining.  It’s a life changing experience.  

Curious about Full Circle’s Triathlon Transformation program?  You too can become a triathlete!  Click this link: 
http://www.scheduleyou.in/5ZIsVaU to schedule your FREE Triathlon Breakthrough Session and let’s do it!

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.

Interview with a Rockstar Triathlete: Urs Brunner

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Rockstar Triathlete; Urs Brunner

Coaches Notes: So very proud of Urs for his dedication to triathlon training remotely with Full Circle. It’s not easy staying motivated training on your own. If it’s important to you and you lean into the support we provide, you get what you need!

His successes over the past 6 months, prove that even though he is not a local Miami triathlete, the training plan, weekly coach calls, and support from the Full Circle Tribe can all be felt and big dreams can be realized.

Working together through an injury with modified training plans and strength exercises and shoe changes you were able to become the fittest strongest version of yourself to cross the finish line in your very 1st 70.3 Augusta.

Your race photos are amazing; you can see the smile and feel the joy and energy despite the heat with a race delay.

Way to show up for yourself, proving age is just a number and you can get faster with the right program and support!

Whoop Whoop! Can’t wait to see what’s next on your Triathlon Journey and thanks so much for letting Full Circle Coaching be your guide!

WATCH OUR LIVE INTERVIEW; Urs Brunner Journey to Augusta 70.3, 2021:
https://youtu.be/Owc-5KcPIQA

Age: Just turned 60 years old.
Profession: Executive Coach and Consultant

Why you chose FCC to help you on your triathlon/health and wellness journey? I love the body, mind and soul approach and I love the tribe feeling. There is also great energy being a part of Full Circle and the coaches are fantastic, even for a remote athlete, like myself.

What is your “A” race for this season? My “A” race was the Ironman 70.3 in Augusta. I have never done an IM distance and I wanted to challenge myself as I turned 60.

Please share your BIG goals: First of all, I really wanted to be called an Ironman. The idea of doing such a long race was daunting and I knew it would require a lot of dedication. In February of this year, I made the decision that when I turned 60 in September, I would complete my first IM, so I signed up for Augusta for the September 26, 2021 race.

Tell me about your successes so far: I have been in and out of triathlon over the past 20 years. My biggest success probably is my overall fitness. I am faster at 60 than I was at 40. Just this year, I ran my PB for the half marathon and my 1-mile test never has been faster. I would also say that one of my big successes is my overall mental and physical health which I attribute to the structured training program and all the support from the coaching staff.

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

SWIM – I am particularly proud of my ability to swim non-stop for the full IM 70.3 distance and I gradually increased my 800 and 400 test times.

BIKE – I invested in a aero triathlon bike and that increased my speed. I am now able to bike faster, at higher cadence with lower heart rate.

RUN – the run has always been my challenge but with the strength and interval training, I am now able to run off the bike much more comfortably and sustain a good run pace for a longer duration.

Nutrition – especially race nutrition was a big focus leading up to my IM 70.3. The guidance from the coaches was invaluable and I made a lot of adjustments, especially on the bike portion.

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

1. The support and encouragement from the FC tribe and my family really had a great impact on me. They helped me through the training phase and especially during the actual race.

2. I had to overcome an achilles injury that limited my running early in my training. After physical therapy, running shoe changes and specific exercises from the coaches, I slowly recovered and I am now pain free.

3. I have committed my time to the training. Especially leading up to the “A” race, the training hours increased and I made a commitment that I would give it my full attention. This included time dedication and also lifestyle choices such as no more happy hour drinks!

What excites you the most about being involved in triathlon? I love the variety and technicality of this sport. Also, it is a sport that requires a degree of dedication and commitment and that fits my personality really well. Finally, this sport is challenging and I love that aspect. Achieving my daily training goals or race goals, gives me the motivation to stay active!

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

Just do it! Face your fears and be bold. At the beginning, it might seem scary to think of swim, bike and run all in one race. But you start slow and you build up. The structured program at Full Circle Coaching will guide you along your path and support you all the way.

Curious about Full Circle’s Triathlon Transformation program?  You too can become a triathlete!  Click this link: 
http://www.scheduleyou.in/5ZIsVaU to schedule your FREE Triathlon Breakthrough Session and let’s do it!

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.

 

Rockstar Triathlete: Enrique Raphael

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Rockstar Triathlete: Enrique Raphael

Coach’s Notes: I was so excited when Enrique reached out to me and committed 100% to the Triathlon Transformation program just 4 months ago.

His results speak for themselves.

A long time triathlete but not really doing the things necessary to reach the big goals. We got right to work with all of his evaluations, testing and nutrition protocol and you can read from his results it’s working.

The fittest, healthiest he has ever been and then getting on the podium as a sweet side note made all the effort worth it!.

So proud of all your successes thus far Enrique and the journey has just begun! Congratulations on being an example that anything is possible- Let’s do this!!!

Watch our IG live celebrating his success- ADD THE LINK

Age: 58 next October
Profession: Chemical Engineer, Negotiation Coach

Why you chose FCC to help you on your triathlon/health and wellness journey? Despite having practiced sports most of my life, I felt I had been in a plateau for a long time training by myself and I wanted to take my training to a higher level.  Since I met Erinne in the past and I knew what her athletes were accomplishing by following FCC I called her and I committed to work on her transformational program.

What is your “A” race for this season? The reason I started this process was because I registered to the the lottery of the NYC Triathlon, so it was my “A” race at that point, nevertheless after three and a half months now my next big challenge is 70.3 Gulf Coast May 2022!

Please share your BIG goals: Besides Gulf Coast, I am planning to do other races, including the Miami Half Marathon in February.  The other one is to do again a race I did 8 years ago for my 50 running in Patagonia 100km in three days in December 2022. 

Tell me about your successes so far: If you measure success in terms of races results, I have been improving my PR through the year in the three sprints I already did and I completed the Olympic distance in NY; I you measure it in the way I feel the success is bigger, I feel much more confident to practice the three disciplines, to race and to take challenges in my preparation; In summary I am really enjoying the process!

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: I do not remember the exact numbers, but I have been dropping my time in all the disciplines through the different tests we have done. In the races I went from 1:24 in May to 1:13 last weekend.

Name 2 or 3 things that have made the biggest difference in your journey:
1. Swimming technique and weekly open water practice
2. Bike adjustments and different drills (the bridges with coach Domingos helped a lot)!!!
3.Running technique and track workout

What excites you the most about being involved in triathlon? 1-The fact that there are three disciplines; it makes it more challenging but it is more fun too.

2- Team training – it makes all the difference having a group with same objectives working with you every day.

3- Coaches. Having the guidance and the support is a game changer.

What would you say to another person who was on the fence about joining our training program? I would recommend it 200% – It is a lot of fun, it is something that will help people in any activity because it creates a lot of good habits: Discipline, commitment, self-motivation, healthier life, teamwork and perseverance among others. It makes you feel proud of yourself.

Curious about Full Circle’s Triathlon Transformation program?  You too can become a triathlete!  Click this link: 
http://www.scheduleyou.in/5ZIsVaU to schedule your FREE Triathlon Breakthrough Session and let’s do it!

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.

Rockstar Triathlete Brian Dubow

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Rockstar Triathlete Brian Dubow

Coach’s Notes: Brian came to me with a dream to accomplish an Ironman in six months. Although he did have some running experience, I know that is not enough to get through an ironman. 

Six months is a pretty short amount of time to get an athlete there, but I knew my new Triathlon Transformation was the perfect solution.

I prefer to take a newbie through a 2 year process of Sprints and Olympic distance races for the first year, and then 70.3 and full IM distance races for the 2nd year. This approach can be easier on the body and mind.
But when someone comes to me with the “Dream,” I get to live my purpose of guiding them through the journey to success.

Brian’s open mindedness and willingness to show up and learn, definitely expedited the process. 

There were BIG learning curves to overcome in all three sports. But I know my process works if you are open and coachable. 

His success from month to month was awesome to witness. He showed up to learn from everyone on the team and that’s the benefit of the Full Circle Tribe; the support is SOOOOO much of the process and being willing to ask for help when you need it.

Brian’s attitude was infectious, and the success kept happening. The first month was all about safety and learning the basics and improving skills, then testing and training smart, following the prescribed progression.

After Ultimate Tri Camp, I can say Brian was officially a triathlete at heart and completing Haines City 70.3, with a smile on his face, I knew we were on track.

The next few months were tough, but he trusted the process and I can say I am so proud of you Brian. Thanks so much for putting your faith in FC. Together we achieved the “Dream” and I know that for you there is no limit…

You are the “Ultimate FC Rockstar!!!” We will miss you dearly. Let’s not say goodbye, just see you soon! 

Please watch my LIVE interview with Brian by clicking HERE!

Age: 27

Profession: MBA Candidate at UCLA Anderson 

Why you chose FCC to help you on your triathlon/health and wellness journey? I signed up for an Ironman with minimal experience in swimming and biking. I needed a coach and team that would help me transform into a triathlete in time for my race (six months out). After meeting with Erinne for a brief informational session, I loved her energy and knew she was the coach for me! 

What is your “A” race for this season? Ironman Lake Placid

Please share your BIG goals: My BIG goal was to become an Ironman. At the time, I didn’t realize that the six months of training that went into becoming one was the real race, with the Ironman itself being a celebration which enabled me to officially call myself an Ironman and proudly rep the gear. Looking back now, thanks to the training I endured through FCC, the moment I toed the start line in Lake Placid, I was already an Ironman mentally which allowed me to accomplish my Big goal physically.

As a goal oriented person, my next immediate BIG goals have to do with continuing to build my brand (Hit of Happiness), bringing my best self to business school every day, maintaining a healthy/organic diet and staying fit enough to easily ramp up for a marathon.

In the long run, I do want to continue to test my endurance and my limits (or lack thereof). I definitely have a 100-mile ultramarathon on my bucket list.

Tell me about your successes so far: Success is super relative. When I first started training with FCC, making it over the Key Biscayne bridge in one piece felt like a huge accomplishment. Then my first long ride down South with the team was a major milestone. Since then, I completed the Haines City half-Ironman and the Lake Placid Ironman. The real success was showing up to practice day after day after day and growing to love the training and lifestyle. 

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:

Swim: I had no form. I might as well have been a fish out of water. My 400m time improved by a minute and a half over my time at FCC and I went from fearing the water to someone who will continue to swim as a form of cross training for the foreseeable future. 

Bike: I wasn’t comfortable reaching down for my water bottle while riding when I joined FCC. I could barely even clip in. To be able to bike 112 miles on a hilly course like Lake Placid six months later says it all. 

Run: Erinne taught me a ton about running form. Even though I was a marathon runner prior to joining FCC, I now have a much more efficient stride and improved my all-out mile time by 20+ seconds. 

Nutrition/health: Transitioning back to a social school environment, I am definitely struggling to give up my Ironman training diet/lifestyle. Erinne taught me to eat a much more natural and nutritious diet while also maximizing sleep and minimizing alcohol. I am now far more intentional in what I put into my body and more aware of how different foods make me feel. 

Name 2 or 3 things that have made the biggest difference in your journey:
1. The team. The FCC team is an amazing group of humans! They each took time to help me along my journey and provided a ton of accountability and inspiration along the way. I am very grateful for the relationships I have developed. Being a part of this community undoubtedly helped me believe in myself and reach my potential in my A race. 

2. The coaches. Erinne and Jac are incredible! They know exactly what they are doing and they tailored my training plan to accommodate my lifestyle. Trust the process, and the results will come. 

3. The structure. Having practice in person five days a week was huge for my progress. Every time I went to practice, I pushed myself harder then I would have if by myself, while also improving my form and technique. 

What excites you the most about being involved in triathlon?Everyone is on a journey. I love hearing people’s stories and being a part of something that for most is about more than completing a triathlon. The community aspect, the internal growth and the self actualization all resonate with me. 

What would you say to another person who was on the fence about joining our training program? Just do it! While you may be considering it for physical reasons, you will quickly learn that this is also a spiritual and intellectual journey. With the support of the team and coaches, you can absolutely accomplish your goals, whatever they may be! The only thing standing in the way of you and your triathlon dreams is taking that first step.

Feel free to reach out to me (brian@hitofhappiness.com) if you have any other questions about my journey and make sure to read my Ironman recap below! Ironman Recap (hitofhappiness.com

 Curious about Full Circle’s Triathlon Transformation program?  You too can become a triathlete!  Click this link: http://www.scheduleyou.in/5ZIsVaU to schedule your FREE Triathlon Breakthrough Session and let’s do it!

Remember to watch my LIVE interview with Brian! It’s inspiring!!

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.

Rockstar Triathlete Martin Pombo

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Rockstar Triathlete Martin Pombo

The challenge
What made you decide to commit to training with our team? First of all, I needed a new sports challenge and this one was totally different, out of my comfort zone (running).

Also, I’ve never really had the will to change my nutrition and learn what is good and bad for me.

If I wanted to start training for a triathlon, I needed to learn how to swim, and in the ocean! Which is definitely not my happy place.

So the commitment was directly proportional to the help I needed.

What has been your personal experience during training? The experience was beyond what I expected from a training program, not only because I started to see improvements fast but also because being part of a community pushes you to do better every day.

It is an extra motivation to know that there are people who got your back besides your family. Also, the coaches push you to give your best and know what they are doing! (friendly but demanding).

The solution
Tell me what lifestyle changes you’ve made by participating in our program: The main change was not only my nutrition but my family’s too. Healthier breakfast, less processed foods, and more whole foods. Training every day early in the morning makes the rest of my day better, clears my thoughts, made me more responsible, organized, more focused, no question.

This also gave me the opportunity to meet great people and be more open in building new relationships.

The results
Tell me how your physical performance has changed since you started training with the team. Uff!!! where to start? I’m faster, lighter, and stronger than 6 months ago. I do things that I only dreamed of a year ago, like swimming 1.5K yards in the ocean or a lake.

I’m developing a “Mamba Mentality” to allow me to overcome the usual “I can’t do that.” Still WIP though.

I know my body and my physical potential better than ever, but also how to take care of it with nutrition, hydration or simply resting when needed.

I look better and that changed my mood.

Would you like to share a before and after moment? My “before moment” is me struggling in the water during a sprint in 2019 at Escape to Miami; swallowing water and thinking that I was going to die because there were some waves?

My “after moment” is two years later, crossing the finish of my first 70.3 after swimming 1.6K meters with cramps in my calves but knowing that I was going to finish the race.

The experience
What was it like working with our team and coaches? It’s great, best in town! All the coaches have different profiles and I learn from all of them.

What great thing(s) happened that you were NOT expecting? Besides meeting great people, I made a podium in a sprint distance and I got an invitation to the National Championship in August 2021. But I expect more great things to come!

How did you overcome any FEAR or uncertainties? Definitely training almost every day, gave me the ability to overcome fears such as the fear of swimming in open waters (or anywhere) and also prepares me for anything that may happen (accidents, cold, heat, flat tire, etc).

Finally, what would you say to someone considering training with Full Circle. Probably the same thing my friend Romain told me. The training program is the best and most professional, as are the coaches. And the community is full of great people/athletes.

What are you waiting to call coach Erinne!

 

Click this link: http://www.scheduleyou.in/5ZIsVaU to schedule your FREE Triathlon Breakthrough Session and let’s do it!

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.

 

Rockstar Triathlete Jacquelyn Schwartz

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Rockstar Triathlete Jacquelyn Schwartz

Coach’s Notes: I feel so blessed that “Jac” is part of the Full Circle Coaching team. With her education, it is wonderful to see how she has applied her knowledge to real time, actual training and performance.

Her results speak for themselves. I am so happy with all her wonderful accomplishments thus far, and even more excited for what’s to come.

One often hears people say, “knowledge is power” BUT, it must be applied to actually create power. This is exactly what “Jac” has done.

Way to go girl! You’re an inspiration to me and the whole tribe. Keep doing what you are doing and the sky is the limit; meaning there are no limits for you! YES!!!!!

Age: 24
Profession: Triathlon/Strength and Conditioning Coach

Why you chose FCC to help you on your triathlon/health and wellness journey? I joined Full Circle as a coach, not realizing that I would also be able to participate, train, and totally level up as an athlete! The team/tribe is so exciting for me to work and train with because we train our athletes intelligently, based on science, with zero guess work. There’s also extreme attention to detail and we prioritize recovery with training and life balance. This is what sets Full Circle apart from other coaching companies. 

What is your “A” race for this season? I just competed in Ironman Florida 70.3 in Haines City. This was my main focus for the beginning of the year…now I am setting my sights on another half distance for the end of the year November or December.

Please share your BIG goals: One day I will complete an Ironman triathlon (shh don’t tell my Mom) probably in 2023. In general, I want to keep improving, getting faster in all disciplines while also enjoying training for the sport. I love the triathlon lifestyle because I get to train and be in nature and be grateful for my strong, healthy body that I challenge every day.

Tell me about your successes so far: I raced a personal record in a sprint triathlon in the beginning of March and another new record at the beginning of May, I just crossed the finish line of my first half Ironman, I helped organize and coach a successful Ultimate Triathlon Camp!

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

Swim: I’m a strong swimmer (have been training in the pool since age 6) but have gotten a lot better at pushing myself at my pool paces in open water. And getting better at sighting, I used to always swim off course. Also, paying attention to my form more because it is not perfect! 

Bike: I know how to use my power meter now! And I upgraded to a tri bike 1 month before the 70.3…so putting in a lot more time in the saddle on that bike before the end of the year will make me unstoppable…

Run: Have been dealing with ankle pain for the past 3ish years, have had unsuccessful PT. I switched to Altra zero drop sneakers, and I ran 13.1 miles in my race without noticing any ankle pain! My form is getting much better, less heel striking. 

Nutrition/Health: Learning more about training and racing nutrition. 

Recovery: I am adding this as a discipline…because it is that important! I used to never rest. It is still really hard for me to rest because I love training…but the week before all of my races this year I really restrained my volume and intensity to rest and recover for the race and that has made all the difference. 

Also, when I’m not racing, we use the schedule of 3 weeks training and 1 week of recovery so that I absorb the hard work I have done and rebuild muscle and energy rather than continually beating myself into the ground. Also, I have seen the benefit of yoga, kihara stretching, and Epsom salt baths to avoid injury, stress, and worry. 

Please include any Personal Records and Goals achieved:
Draft Legal Sprint PR, 1h 14 min
First 70.3, 6h 18 min

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

  1. The tribe!! Knowing and training with athletes of all different levels and backgrounds is so inspiring. I’ve been on group bike rides with a 7- time Ironman finisher AND someone who had raced in zero triathlons. Everyone has something to learn from everyone else and I know that each team member will be there to celebrate my wins as much as I am there to celebrate their achievements with them.
  2. The coaching, training program, attention to detail, and race preparedness. I felt so confident before my half Ironman race because I had completed all the training on schedule and appropriately ramped up to the race day. And the training was based on my specific paces and ability based on my swim/bike/run testing analysis. 

What excites you the most about being involved in triathlon? Motivating myself and others to achieve that which I/they thought was not possible. 

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

Triathlon can seem intimidating from the outside, but absolutely anyone can do it. There is no better group to join that will help you achieve your wildest dreams. And teach you how to do it the right way (with no injuries or burnout); encouraging you to reach your potential and become the best version of yourself. 


Click this link: http://www.scheduleyou.in/5ZIsVaU to schedule your FREE Triathlon Breakthrough Session and let’s do it!

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.

Rockstar Triathlete: Lily Harris

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Rockstar Triathlete: Lily Harris

Coach’s Comments: Lily was a part of my kids’ triathlon group in 2015. Her mom started training with me a few years ago and during Lily’s break from college, she decided to give triathlon a go again.  I’m so happy she did!

Coming into the group as the youngest can be a bit intimidating, but she never misses a practice.  In fact, we have to force her to rest and recover.  I am so super proud of her journey in so many ways.  Her confidence in every aspect of the sport has improved 100%.  She came in to the group unsure of her abilities. Learning to battle your demons of how you think you should be and accepting where you are and then improving from there, is something every athlete struggles with whether we talk about it or not!

Sometimes when there are big struggles, people just quit!, but not Lily!  She showed up, listened, implemented and is literally killing it in all 3 sports after just a few months.

This weekend is her 1st 70.3, in Sebring. I’m so excited to see her joy across the finish line after all the hard work.  Not many 20 year olds that I know are showing up to train at 6AM, six days a week.

Way to go Lily, you can do anything you set your mind to; Believe it!!! (tap, tap, tap! 😉

Age: 20

Profession: Student

Why you chose FCC to help you on your triathlon/health and wellness journey?
I’ve known Erinne since I did a triathlon camp with her in 2013. I absolutely loved the camp, but only saw it as what it was–a summer camp, not anything I would continue as a 12-year-old. Over the past couple years, since my mom started training with Full Circle Coaching, it was all she would talk about. She was always encouraging me to go to practices and telling me how much I would love it and improve from it. It wasn’t until February of this year, that I worked up the courage to show up and I ended up falling in love with the training and the whole team instantly.

What is your “A” race for this season?
I would say my A race is the Sebring 70.3 on May 2nd. It will be my first half iron distance and only second race ever (after challenge Miami sprint). However, after Sebring, I want to focus on speed to improve my sprint/Olympic times.

Please share your BIG goals:
My goals for this year are to not only improve my athletic ability over all the disciplines but improve my mental strength and confidence. I hope to become more familiar with racing, longer distances, pushing myself (in a healthy and safe way of course) and all-around health and nutrition. 

Tell me about your successes so far:
The most success I’ve had since joining Full Circle, I wouldn’t say is based on any numbers or times. The past couple months, I’ve stepped far outside my comfort zone and with the help of Erinne, Jac, all the other coaches AND my teammates, I’ve been able to get past a lot that was holding me back from success.

What were some of your biggest Improvements in performance for the each of the following? 
Swim: learning how to swim properly and take fewer, longer strokes rather than short choppy ones.
Bike: since I joined FCC never having really biked or done any long rides, I feel more comfortable now doing longer distances; also learned how to shift my gears and bike in a group (safely!!!)
Run: my form has improved a lot. I also have better understanding of how to take it slow in long runs and keep my HR down (still not perfect but working on it)
Nutrition/Health: Learned about how to fuel myself properly and get the complete proteins my body needs!! Like meat and chicken.

Name 2 or 3 things that have made the biggest difference in your journey:
1. All the support and help from the coaches. Erinne, Jac, Dennis, Domingos, they’ve all made a huge impact in my journey. 
2. All the friends I’ve made on the team who inspire me to push myself in triathlon and in life.
3. Learning about how to train safely and effectively.

What excites you the most about being involved in triathlon?
Waking up each morning and training with the most amazing group of people. I love getting to practice and seeing everyone’s beautiful faces so (not) bright and early!

What would you say to another person who was on the fence about joining our training program?
Full Circle Coaching is honestly life changing. They are the most amazing, brilliant, caring coaches who take time for each and every athlete. You’ll meet the best people who get you excited to go to practice each morning. Whether your goals are to run a mile, finish a race, win a TRIPLE iron man, or go pro in the sport, every single person is there to support you and help achieve your goals.

Rockstar Triatlete Feature: Martin Norcini

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Rockstar Triathlete Feature: Martin Norcini

Coach’s Notes: Marty is an amazing athlete. His work and training ethic is off the charts. If it’s in his training program he gets it done, along with being a successful business man, loving husband, grandfather and working on his vacation home in Vero beach.

He has a very balanced life even while training up to 25 hours in a week. His goal for the double Ironman was so big, and I could not be more proud of his results. He is a huge inspiration to the entire Full Circle coaching tribe about what’s truly possible, if you set your mind to it and follow the plan!

Congratulations Marty, and thanks so much for trusting me with the biggest of goals! I can’t wait to see what’s next for you!

Age: 61
Profession: Wealth Manager

Why you chose FCC to help you on your triathlon/health and wellness journey?
Erinne has an excellent reputation for providing a holistic approach to triathlon training. She also has deep knowledge for identifying areas of improvement in both athletic skills and nutrition.

What is your “A” race for this season?
My Big goal for 2021 was to test my endurance in the Ultra Triathlon event held the weekend of March 12th, 2021 The Florida Double Anvil (a double ironman).

Tell me about your successes so far:
Recent success was finishing the double anvil within the 36 hour time limit (finished in 35:14) and feeling relatively coherent at the end of the race.

What were some of your biggest Improvements in performance for the each of the following? Swim, Bike, Run, Nutrition/Health:
My biggest ongoing challenge is improving my swim technique. I used to be “really slow” and now I am just “slow.” Hoping to get to “kind of slow.” I also keep in mind Erinne’s recommendation of “lean forward” while running which I don’t always do properly but when I do, I can feel less effort required.
Last year in 2019, soon after Erinne’s Ultimate Tri camp, I got podium on the podium for the first time ever. At the south beach triathlon and then at the Florida 70.3 where I qualified for the world 70.3 championship race in Nice, France.

Name 2 or 3 things that have made the biggest difference in your journey:
1. A structured training program that helps you reach your goal.
2. One-on-one coaching to pinpoint specific areas for improvement, for me it was swim coaching.
3. Regular coaching calls outside of training to discuss recommendations on how good nutrition will enhance your training and improve your lifestyle.

What excites you the most about being involved in triathlon?
The constant encouragement from fellow triathletes in the Full Circle Coaching Tribe who have a common goal of fitness and good health.

What would you say to another person who was on the fence about joining our training program?
The mental and physical rewards for participating in Erinne’s group training program is life changing.

Special Note from Martin:
For what it’s worth, having volunteered to help with last year’s double Ironman (double anvil), I watched the wonderful tradition of how you cross the finish line with your support crew and the striking of the anvil. In all my races, I’ve never even thought about dropping out during the race, but admittedly, when you’re riding at 1AM, cold and sore and everything hurts and you know you still have to run 52 miles, it is the first time I said “What if.”

What kept me going was the vision of crossing the finish line in the tradition of the double anvil and of course, I could never let Erinne down, LOL! Erinne is so right about the mental part of racing. It can be your worst enemy or get you to the finish!


Click this link: http://www.scheduleyou.in/5ZIsVaU to schedule your FREE Triathlon Breakthrough Session and let’s do it!

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.

 

Rockstar Triathlete: John Dodds

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Rockstar Triathlete: John Dodds

Coach’s Notes:
I met John at the Ride on Ryan sprint triathlon 4 years ago. He was very new to the sport and felt like he wanted a new challenge in life. His journey has been amazing, losing 30 lbs. and keeping it off as well as, racing multiple sprint triathlons over the years.

Watch this video!

Since he lives in Savannah, Georgia, I train him virtually and he also attends the annual Ultimate  Tri Camp where we get some great face to face training and video to dial in the specifics for the upcoming season.

He is a true “Rockstar Triathlete” adopting the triathlon lifestyle and always eager to improve his performance with the modalities I suggest. He is ready to go longer in 2021.

I’m so excited to see the continuing progress this year! See you soon at camp!!!

Age: 57
Profession: IT Senior Manager

Why you chose FCC to help you on your triathlon/health and wellness journey? A few months prior to my 1st triathlon I got an opportunity to participate in a 1 day “training” camp to go through different aspects of a triathlon and get a professional coach to assist with tips and tricks. That is where I met the vivacious coach Erinne. Coach Erinne detailed her extensive background in triathlon, I was wowed by what she has done, achieved, and trained/certified in. The way she presented different ideas in improving my performance; not just swimming, biking, or running, but diet, lifestyle, an approach to thinking how to be the best you, wow. I have been a part of the FullCircle team ever since.

And to add why FullCircle? I have been invited with open arms to a group that does not judge but encourages, does not hold back but tries new ideas, does not shrink from fear but embraces it.

I’ve done some “out of comfort zone” activities, and you might say triathlon is one of them, but I think not soo much. Over extending intense training and then taking a ice bath (80 bags of ice) is out of one’s comfort zone. But the ice bath opened me to trying a new idea and feeling alive and invigorated.

What is your “A” race for this season? I had plans for 6 short course triathlons for the 2020 season, most to be a challenge. Unfortunately, the Covid pandemic blew the 2021 season. In 2022, the Jax Triathlon series, the LOCO Triathlon (double triathlon) and the Rock RollMan will be my “A” races. My “A” races are in the beginning, middle, and end of the season which will track and trend my performance, commitment, and consistency.

Please share your BIG goals: I used to say “being fit to the point of being Sexy in Spandex” and for a 57 year old man that is saying a lot! FullCircle helped me achieve sexy in spandex some time ago.

Now, it’s the training consistency of 5-6 days a week. Having a performance goal of swimming a full mile at 2min/100meters comfortably. Maintaining an average 170 watts on the bike. Running a 5k in less than 25min. Or to total is up, doing a sprint triathlon in under 1:25hr.

Tell me about your successes so far: First, let me tell you about my 1st triathlon season. My 1st race, towards then end of the run (race), I was keeping up with an 80 year old nurse. The last 200 yards this 80 year old woman sprinted like I was standing still, while I was at complete exhaustion. My 2nd race, just about to finish the bike portion, a bike stopped in front of me where I grabbed the front brakes (instead of back) flipped end over end blowing out both my tires. I picked up my bike and ran into the transition area. I did finish the race though interestingly, I broke 3 ribs during the bike fall and ran that way. My 3rd race was out in the beautiful Jacksonville, Florida the triathlon was on the ocean. My swim had me so terrified that a man with no arms and was a triathlete, was providing me comfort. During the swim, in the ocean, 3 people swam over me making feel like someone was drowning me. I ended swimming the backstroke, which I never practiced, for fear that someone was going to pull me under. That triathlete with no arms, he was in the middle of the swim finishers. I did survive the swim and finish the race.

In the last 3 years, I have completed 15 triathlons and a host of 10k’s and 5k’s. While not all my races were as colorful as my 1st season, each race has been memorable and my life has been better for it.

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: Swim: I went from barely swimming to the end of a 25 yard swim lane to focusing on a 2min/100meters for 600 meters in a triathlon race. And I did complete that swim portion in 12min.

Bike: I went from sitting upright on a city/street bike, doing an average of 10mph to being able to ride my triathlon bike in an “aero” position at an average of 18mph during a race.

Run: It use to take me 45min to complete a 5k race, last year 24min.

I would have never attempted a whole lot out of my comfort zone. Now, I am open minded enough and willing to step out and experience something new. The ice bath I talked about earlier, I would have never done that before my triathlon life. Now, I look forward to next season, Ultimate Tri Camp and getting into that ice bath.

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

  1. FullCircle coaching
  2. FullCircle coaching
  3. FullCircle coaching

What excites you the most about being involved in triathlon? I went from a life of where “Rotten Johnny” was leading my life to “TinMan John” who has metal(grit) and heart. I love the person I have become (TinMan John), that’s triathlon for me.

Also, the people you meet during training or racing, they are passionate, engaging, and alive. It’s addicting to be around triathlon people, you experience their best selves come out.

What would you say to another person who was on the fence about joining our training program? You go through triathlon training and a race by trial and error and using the internet, that will be the expensive route emotionally, physically, equipment, and or experience. Participating with FullCircle helps weed through the triathlon process, finding the tips/tricks and tracking your individualized (key point) through firsthand experience. But more importantly, having the ability to talk with someone who knows what it takes to have that fulfilling mind, body and spiritual experience that you are looking for.

My new 16 week Triathlon Transformation program could be just the help you are looking for. Find out by calling/texting me at 786-586-6057 today or better yet, click this link: http://www.scheduleyou.in/5ZIsVaU 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.

Rockstar Triathlete: Ollie Garcia

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Rockstar Triathlete: Ollie Garcia

Coach’s notes: I met Ollie in November, on a phone call telling me she wants to do a 70.3 in 4 months. After 15 minutes, we agreed to the challenge together. Normally, I do not recommend this at all. I encourage athletes to start with sprints and get faster first before going long. SO, for me I was taking a risk at Ollie (Claudia) getting injured by ramping up too fast. Learning that she was young and in shape, I decided to put her into my new Triathlon Transformation 16 week program and the results speak for themselves; 6:08 is the official race time, still waiting on her age group results, but I am so Proud of how far she’s come in such a short time. Ollie, your ultimate commitment to the training, while juggling school and work, implementing all my suggestions; like sleeping more than 1 hour before a race!!! You are a true Rockstar and this is simply just the beginning!!!! I can’t wait to see you at the end of 2021!!!

Age: 32

Profession: During this training I was a restaurant server. Now I am officially an ER nurse and Registered Nurse student. 

Why you chose FCC to help you on your triathlon/health and wellness journey: I chose to sign up for a 70.3 with no experience and had less than 4 months to do it.  I was randomly buying running shoes a month before at the Shops at Sunset Place and this guy randomly gave me a flyer for Full Circle. He told me about Erinne and the team, if I ever got into triathlons. I told him I was thinking about it but not sure yet. When I decided to sign up for the race, I knew I needed to do it right… and not forgetting about that flyer it was a sign to call Erinne! I had kept that flyer somewhere in the car. I knew I needed help or another set of eyes to get my technique/form right and just a better plan than the free ones you can find online.

The moment I had my phone call with her… I felt good vibes and I liked the honesty behind everything that was discussed and how the Triathlon Transformation Program was not only the physical aspects of training and racing but, to maintain a balance in life and so much more. It was more about making it a lifestyle and not just an overplayed record or one time thing . 

What is your “A” race for this season? My “A” race was this past Sunday (my first 70.3) 😉 the HITS 70.3 in Sarasota, and my next “A” is Ironman Florida in Panama City in November. Maybe another 70.3, in between then to make it a triple “A.” Is that even possible?! Lol 

Please share your BIG goals: Oh gosh…so many. To break it down sport wise… I for sure want to bring down my mile time into the six-minute digits, make my longer distance race pace faster and get more experience on the bike so I can dial it in and just see where that leads. Swimming; I’d like to get  faster too, even if it’s just a few seconds. Ultimately, just go even longer with all three of them. Also, keep a healthy balance between this and finish nursing school. As long as I have good guidance, keep working hard with anything I choose to do in life and and keep having  fun, I know it’ll be a great journey. 

Tell me about your successes so far: I just finished doing a 70.3 (pretty successful), Lol! I managed to do my first Sprint, Olympic, and 70.3 distance races in 3 months? Or, was it 4? Either way, that was successful in a way that I had no injuries and managed to get even fitter than I’ve ever been. I managed to work crazy hours at the restaurant, studying like crazy for my exams and putting in the hours to get to where I am now with the Tri-life without losing my marbles. Yup, I call that a win-win situation here! 

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: 

Swim: Being more comfortable in the open water swim. My technique or form has gotten better (I’d like to think). 

Bike: Ohhhhh the bike, hmmm… I for sure got better overall on the bike. I’ve only been riding for 4-5 months. I know my pedaling has become more efficient, I am able to ride longer with the right amount of fuel and I made it past 70 miles once. That was exciting and I just want to do more!

Run: Before Full Circle my longer run pace was past 10:30 minutes, now I can hold a pace in a longer distance in about the 9:20-9:45 range, which is great! I got my 1-mile to be 7:25. My running form is better than when I walked into this.

Nutrition/health: Just adding more quality of foods into my daily life. I’m becoming more intrigued in the holistic side of things and it’s crazy how much food can play in any aspect of life. My body feels way better than ever. One major, important thing about this sport is recovery and allowing the body to heal between sessions. My health needs to be top notch and the right foods need to be there for that to happen. Now, my body recovers much quicker than ever! 

Name 2 or 3 things that have made the biggest difference in your journey:
 
1. All the knowledge and support Full Circle provides, from the coaches and other team members. It’s very inspirational to hear everyone’s story and an honor to be around a group of people that have a desire to better themselves no matter what the goal is. Everyone is in the same storm but driving a different boat. 

2. Being patient and smarter about how and when to defy limits. If I needed a day off, I would take it. Just learning to read my own body and listening to it.

3. Learning so much from my failures in some of my longer training sessions. It’s needed to help analyze the “what if’s” and what can be done differently next time to avoid what happened or rather adapt to it to get even better. 

4. All your breathing techniques and just ways to be less stressed. 

What excites you the most about being involved in triathlon? Being able to wake up in the morning and be around nature while doing what I enjoy, nothing beats that.

Triathlon involves three sports instead of one. There will always be something to improve on whether it’s physical or mental. To be honest, we can all show up at a race physically fit but the mind needs to be set too.  I see it as we all truly have inner beasts within us. My inner beast is stubborn and likes to defy limits to an extreme. My coach is there to help tame it to continue to thrive and to guide me with the knowledge that is given. I need to feed it with the right amount/quality of nutrition, gotta give it experience while also trying to make it master patience. With all that, it’ll be ready to dominate and demolish those inner demons that will attempt to come out and play and try to spiral me down into the darkest of places when it gets tough out there. To pass that finish line or even finish a training session, there’s no better feeling knowing I didn’t spiral down to that dark hole. I took control no matter the obstacle and just kept going. Yup, that feeling is what excites me and makes me want more and it influences me to rock it out harder than before.

What would you say to another person who was on the fence about joining our training program? At first, I didn’t think I needed a program. I thought I could do it myself.  I like being in my own hermit shell but, I was grateful I joined FCC and I know so many people can benefit from being part of this. I keep thanking the coaches everyday because they really do care and know what they are doing. No matter what your goal is, this program adapts to your wants and needs! It becomes a lifestyle that is healthy. Plus, the support you get from everyone is amazing and genuine. There is so much room for growth and so many options.

I say go for it! You’ll never know unless you experience it. “Small steps are always better than no steps.” It becomes a journey you do not want to miss out on!

My new 16 week Triathlon Transformation program could be just the help you are looking for. Find out by calling/texting me at 786-586-6057 today or better yet, click this link: http://www.scheduleyou.in/5ZIsVaU 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.