I was psyched when Dylan said he wanted to train for the Miami 13.1. We met at Athletix rehab because that is our partner for all our physical therapy with our athletes.
As more of a strength athlete, he did not know what he did not know about HOW to run properly and efficiently for endurance.
We immediately started with his run video analysis, evaluation, and the 1-mile run test since he already had so much fitness.
He hit all his training and had to work on less ground reaction time and cadence with the run drills at the track workouts and we needed to add a lot more nutrition to hit all his long runs!
Congratulations, Dylan- You are a Rockstar Runner, and your results speak for themselves!
I await the call when you decide to join my triathlon program! Let’s do it! 😉
Dylan’s Results:1-mile test from 6:54 to 5:55and his first 13.1 in 1:49!
Age: 27
Profession: Physical Therapist at Athletix Rehab
Why you chose FCC to help you on your triathlon/health and wellness journey? I needed guidance on the proper way to train for endurance.
My background is in sports performance training for anaerobic sports, so I needed a coach who was educated in aerobic training and cardiovascular adaptations. I was fortunate enough to be introduced to Erinne at Athletix and decided to choose her as my coach.
What is your “A” race for this season? Currently undecided on a race for this year, but I completed my first Miami Half Marathon this past January 2023 and will make it an annual race.
Please share your BIG goals: I would love to get involved in triathlon training this year. Completing a Sprint Triathlon or Olympic Triathlon is a possibility for me.
Tell me about your successes so far: Completing my first Miami Half Marathon in 1:49 and the Miami Runway 5K in 23:21.
What were some of your biggest Improvements in performance in your running? Each week was an improvement while I was training for the half marathon. My metrics improved every month. I significantly improved my mile test time in my 4 month training program.
I started at a 6:54/1-mile test and achieved a 5:55/ 1-mile test just before the half marathon.
I used to suffer from a runner’s knee, but with Erinne’s coaching on my running form, technique, and my physical therapy background, I got rid of all those symptoms and am running pain-free.
Name 2 or 3 things that have made the biggest difference in your journey: 1. Coaching: I believe there is no way to train for these races without a coach by your side. I would not have been able to determine my levels of progression, when to increase or decrease intensity, or monitor how my body was feeling without Erinne’s guidance throughout this process.
2. Community: Having a group of people to train with is very important. The FullCircle team is very welcoming, and I enjoyed my workouts with them. There is also a big running community in Miami. I was able to meet and train with many new people I have been able to build relationships with. Having people to run with is always nice, especially when motivation is lacking a little bit.
What excites you the most about being involved in running/ triathlon? The potential for growth and pushing my body to new limits.
What would you say to someone on the fence about joining our training program?
You can try it to see if you like it. If you do, you can continue. If you don’t like it, it’s not for everyone, but at least you tried. I never thought I would run a half marathon, but I am glad I did and want to do it again!
Curious about what is possible for you and your running?
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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.
Triathlon Transformation /Ultimate Tri Camp Rockstar Triathlete: Richie Ganitsky
Coach Notes:
Richie joined me during Bring a Buddy week in December, then decided to become a member of my 16-week Triathlon Transformation program and also jumped into my all-inclusive Ultimate Tri Camp experience. This is his combination feedback of everything he has done with Full Circle Coaching over the last 4 months.
I want to congratulate you, Richie, on going all in because you have truly transformed in every aspect of your triathlon Life.
From improving your swim technique, overcoming fear on the bike, being comfortable in group rides, tackling the hills of Clermont, Florida at Camp, and getting close to your record for your 13.1 from 10 years ago, and so much more! You know how to dig in and achieve new heights in your performance
I am proud of your achievements and cannot wait to see what’s next for you. Thanks for choosing Full Circle Coaching for your Triathlon Journey. You are a true Rockstar Triathlete!
Age: 46
Profession: Attorney
Why did you choose to Join Full Circle Coaching?
After about three years of running just marathons, I wanted to improve my fitness, and my running coach had mentioned triathletes made the best improvements in speed. In the back of my mind, I knew this was true since the best shape I had ever been in was when I had trained for triathlons prior to focusing only on running.
I knew of Coach Erinne from the Integrity Multisport race clinics. Then I attended the Bring a Buddy Week trial period; Coach Erinne, Coach Ollie, and the athletes were very welcoming, so I joined the group.
Over the past four months, I have made big improvements.
Swimming – I’ve improved my technique and swam much more in the ocean, which led to very good results at the Swim Miami mile in 33:20!
On the Bike– Coach Erinne and Coach Dennis helped me overcome my fear of downhills by riding the hills of Clermont at Ultimate Triathlon Camp!
And on the Run– I just raced the Mesa, Arizona half marathon in 1:47, a time I hadn’t achieved in almost ten years!
I’ve also gotten stronger by eating more protein and supplementing with weight training and yoga!
Also, training with Full Circle Coaching has motivated me to work out early in the mornings, which is an excellent start to my day!
Why did you choose to attend the Ultimate Tri Camp for help in your triathlon journey?
A week devoted to training at Clermont would be great! Also, I liked UTC’s emphasis on not just swimming, biking, and running sessions but also included holistic nutrition, yoga, and motivational speakers.
Please share your BIG goals and how Ultimate Tri Camp supported you:
My big goal was to enjoy a great week of fitness.
Getting lots of technique tips from the coaches: like riding with Coach Erinne on the hills of Clermont, finding motivation from the other athletes and speakers, having daily yoga or meditation classes, massages every other day, healthy breakfasts, lunches, smoothies, and juices all delivered was great!
What were some of your biggest Improvements in performance at Ultimate Tri Camp?
Swim: With the improved technique, I feel less tired after swimming long distances. Bike: I started at the back of the pack on our first rides, and by the last part of our last ride, I was almost at the front of our “Cool Group.” Run: Running the clay trail with a Boston qualifier was fun learning about his experience. Nutrition/Health: Adding more protein to my diet has helped me to feel stronger and recover more quickly. Mindset: Improved positive thinking with mantras like “I can do anything” and “I get to do something challenging;” it is a privilege!
Did you achieve any Personal Records or Goals? I achieved my goal of having a great time gaining fitness.
Name 2 or 3 things you feel will make the biggest difference in your triathlon performance after participating in Ultimate Tri Camp:
Replicating the increased fitness gained at UTC with my daily training in Miami.
Getting to train throughout the season with the coaches and other athletes of Full Circle who also participated in UTC.
The most unique triathlon part of UTC is the hilly bike terrain at Clermont, and having trained there is already making a positive difference in my riding in Miami.
What excites you the most about being involved in triathlon?
I feel even leaner and stronger cross-training than mostly just running, which I’d been doing for several years.
What was your favorite part of Ultimate Tri Camp?
The ice bath after climbing Sugar Loaf. I’d never tried an ice bath before, and despite the initial cold, my muscles were relaxed and renewed afterward.
What would you say to someone on the fence about attending Ultimate Tri Camp?
Learning about the other parts of swimming/biking/running, nutrition, strength, stretch training, and mindset is not to be overlooked, and you’ll get it all at UTC.
Are you coming back next year? Definitely! Already reserved my spot!
CURIOUS ABOUT FULL CIRCLE’S TRIATHLON TRANSFORMATION PROGRAM? YOU, TOO, CAN BECOME THE TRIATHLETE YOU ALWAYS DREAMED OF! APPLY HERE!
Erinne Guthrie has been a USA Triathlon Level II Certified Coach since 1999 and Chief Motivating Officer at Full Circle Coaching, LLC since 2010. Creator of Triathlon Transformation. She has been training, racing, and coaching triathletes since 1997. She is also a CHEK Holistic Lifestyle Coach Level 3, USMS Master’s Swim Coach, Motivational Speaker, Metabolic Efficiency Specialist, Mom, Mermaid, and much more.
Coaches Notes: Christine participated in the open water session for swim essentials and our Ransom Everglades weekly pool sessions and has dramatically improved in the last month. She has already improved in just 2 months.
From telling me, “No” I can’t do that, to; “I’m working on it,” to “I can feel the difference”
Yes, this is called progress!
She just completed the Swim Miami Mile and has now signed on to train for the 8-mile Alligator Lighthouse open water as part of a 3-person relay.
Thank you so much, Christine, for trusting Full Circle and our process to break through some old barriers. I’m loving your progress so far and am even more excited for the next adventure with the Alligator Lighthouse Swim.
Age: 54
Profession: Manufacturing (yes, in Miami)!
Why did you choose Swim Essentials to help with your swimming skills?
It was time to revamp my swim stroke and breathing. I had already had a good experience with Erinne, who introduced me to OWS at a swim clinic in 2009! I’ve been enjoying it off and on ever since (through 1 Full Ironman, about 4 halves, and countless swim Miami’s – all very slow), and a running injury later… I figured it was finally time for more instruction😊. And Swimming is so low impact I can take it into my future decades.
Please share your BIG swim goals:
I’m so excited about exposure to new challenges and taking on the Alligator Lighthouse Relay. I can’t wait for the beautiful water of the Florida Keys!
Tell me about your success at Swim Miami 2023:
After only working with Erinne for a few weeks and correcting my breathing, I could actually enjoy the swim course since I was taking on more oxygen.
What were some of your biggest improvements:
I was far more relaxed and even paced due to breathing properly.
This freed me up to use some new skills for sighting buoys, contributing to less bumping into others and meandering on the course.
I still need to work on this, but I look forward to improvements from tweaking other aspects of my swim stroke.
Confession: I’m not a fan of metrics and times since I tend to chase endorphins and the expansive feel of long-course racing… but I’m curious about what using a Coach, swim watch, and training with other swimmers can newly develop. Trying these new things is making routine training exciting again.
What would you say to someone on the fence about participating in our Swim Essentials program?
By removing the barriers to open water swimming, you can discover a sport that can keep you active into your future decades. All while getting outside on beautiful beaches and meeting some of the most active, disciplined, AND fun-loving folks around.
Erinne Guthrie has been 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 more.
Jeanette has been a Duathlete for a few years but always wanted to add the swim and do an actual Triathlon. We started with a swim video evaluation, bike fit, and run video analysis to identify a few things to work on.
She has a busy work schedule, but she fit the necessary training, and then Ultimate Tri Camp helped her improve drastically. So proud that now she can call herself a triathlete, and we are working on getting faster before going longer in the fall. Way to go, Jeanette! You are a Rockstar Triathlete- I can’t wait to see what’s next!
Age: 58
Profession: Firefighter
Why you chose FCC to help you on your triathlon/health and wellness journey?
The knowledge, experience, and techniques for fine-tuning and improving all aspects of the triathlon world.
What is your “A” race for this season?
My A races for this year were Miami Half Marathon and Clash Miami, my first triathlon ever.
Please share your BIG goals: My big goal is to complete a 70.3 in 2023
Tell me about your successes:
My biggest successhas been completing my first sprint triathlon at Clash Miami. I also attended Ultimate Tri Camp a few weeks ago and improved my swim, or should I say, it made me more confident in the water to complete the swim at Clash, which I was worried about.
Learning all those breathing techniques and remaining calm in the water was huge for me, as that was my biggest concern. Also, being able to average 19 MPH on the bike was great too.
Name 2 or 3 things that have made the biggest difference in your journey:
1. Swim – I achieved my goal by completing the Clash Miami and getting through the swim portion of this event. Being at Ultimate Tri Camp the week before really helped me accomplish this goal.
2. Bike – I still have much to improve on the bike, but I was happy that I could maintain my average for Clash Miami at 19 MPH.
3. Run – my cadence has improved tremendously. My average rpms is now in the 180s, which is way better than when I first started. However, I still have a lot of work to improve my form and get faster.
What excites you the most about being involved in triathlon?
What excites me most about being involved with triathlon is the camaraderie that is felt amongst the athletes that share the same passion as we cheer each other on and see how much you can push your body to accomplish all this.
What would you say to someone on the fence about joining our training program?
Do It. Everything is possible with the right coaching. The knowledge and assistance that has been given to me by Full Circle are tremendous, and I recommend the program to anyone who is serious about wanting to accomplish their goal.
CURIOUS ABOUT FULL CIRCLE’S TRIATHLON TRANSFORMATION PROGRAM? YOU, TOO, CAN BECOME THE TRIATHLETE YOU ALWAYS DREAMED OF! APPLY HERE!
Erinne Guthrie has been a USA Triathlon Level II Certified Coach since 1999 and Chief Motivating Officer at Full Circle Coaching, LLC since 2010. Creator of Triathlon Transformation. She has been training, racing, and coaching triathletes since 1997. She is also a CHEK Holistic Lifestyle Coach Level 3, USMS Master’s Swim Coach, Motivational Speaker, Metabolic Efficiency Specialist, Mom, Mermaid, and much more.
3rd Place 70.3 Podium After Ultimate Tri Camp Rockstar Triathlete: Cheryl Willberg
Coach Notes: I was thrilled when Cheryl signed up for camp, knowing it would complement her plan to get on the podium at 70.3 Panama the week after.
Camp is great for triathletes who live up north and can’t get outside to train before race day. She showed up never having been evaluated in person with her coach- so we were able to get her video evaluations and give immediate feedback to improve her technique just in time for race day!
I love how hard she pushes, but at camp, she could tap into the recovery, stretching, and mindset needed to balance all that hard work and see the ultimate results on race day! Congratulations Cheryl! You are truly a BADASS Rockstar Camper!
Age: 37
Profession: I own a PR + Marketing firm and host fitness and wellness events.
Why did you choose Ultimate Tri Camp for help in your journey as a triathlete?
I heard about the Camp from a great friend who said great things about Erinne and the other coaches. My 70.3 race was coming up, and getting on my bike outside beforehand would be a great opportunity. I have been training in the Great White North (Toronto!), which sealed the deal!
Please share your BIG goals and how Ultimate Tri Camp supported you:
My big goal for Q1 was to come in the top 5 at IronMan Panama 70.3 (pushing for a 5:10 time on the course!), as well as to take the time to learn more about swim mechanics to make me more comfortable and, overall, a better swimmer. Lots more goals for the season!
Tell me about your successes so far:
I just got back from Panama with a brand-new 3rd place trophy and a 20-minute PB! I completed the race in 5 hours and 1 minute. My swim and mindset were two noteworthy successes from the race right after UTC.
My swim was fast and effortless. I could feel my catch and finish and spend more time with my face in the water. Who would have thought that one goggle in the water at all times would naturally make you faster, just given your body placement?
The second success of this past race was my mindset, which is always the most important thing. I visualized this race from start to finish and crushed my goal because I believed I could!
What were some of your biggest Improvements in performance at Ultimate Tri Camp?
Swim: My swim is 100%. I really connected with the way coach Erinne and Ollie explained things.
I think sometimes coaching can be quite subjective, but I am able to continue working on the things we did during camp because it was easy to understand. This makes a big difference!
Bike: I loved being able to ride with Coach Dennis before my race. He was always positive and pushed me the right amount. At the end of my 90K in the race -before my run (which I needed to do well on!), he told me to pull back on resistance and spin out my legs to get them ready to ROTB. I did just that; my legs felt fresh, and I had the run I wanted.
Did you achieve any Personal Records or Goals? Name 2 or 3 things you feel will make the biggest difference in your triathlon performance after participating in Ultimate Tri Camp:
I’m looking forward to a season filled with epic swim times!
I have some lofty bike goals and will have Coach Dennis in my head as I take on many races this year.
What excites you the most about being involved in triathlon?
The mindset and community. Over and above being a triathlete, I am a Life Athlete. I ALWAYS give my personal 100, and I see the benefits on and off the course. Given there is always so much to learn in the sport – I see a long journey filled with physical and mental successes. And the community! It’s amazing to spend time with others cheering themselves and you on.
It’s a sport filled with smiles, motivation, and epic challenges.
What was your favorite part of Ultimate Tri Camp?
The training and connecting with the athletes. There was a diverse group of people, and I truly enjoyed meeting them all. I can’t wait to hear about more team and personal wins. It’s only been a few weeks, and I’m motivated from afar. Anne’s fastest 5KM and a team filled with great times at Clash. Way to go, FC!
What would you say to someone on the fence about attending Ultimate Tri Camp?
DO IT! You’ll have an awesome week of great training, and coaching, make new friends, and walk away with lessons that will last a lifetime.
Whether alone or with someone – it’s a great opportunity to get started in the sport or learn how to better one or all aspects.
Want to join us at ULTIMATE TRI CAMP 2024?
This is the best offer you will see.
Pay a $250 refundable deposit by March 31st to secure your savings of 1/2 OFF the total price of Ultimate Tri Camp.
This refundable deposit is valid (through Aug 31, 2023), giving you plenty of time to plan and decide if Ultimate Tri camp is for you! Get details about camp HERE!
Sexy in Spandex, Ultimate Tri Camp Rockstar Triathlete: John Dodds
Coach Notes: John loves the triathlon lifestyle and exemplifies someone committed to the long term. Just as with any athlete in any sport, there is always something to improve upon, and I am so proud of how John has kept triathlon in his life even as he overcame prostate cancer and fear in the open water. We were with him every step of the way. So proud of you, John; let’s keep the momentum going. See you soon at the Ride on Ryan Triathlon!
Age: 60 this year!
Profession: Director of Information Technology Quality
Why did you choose Ultimate Tri Camp for help in your triathlon journey?
In 2017 I saw a triathlon on TV and thought, I want to do this. A month before my 1st race, I participated in a one-day camp in Savannah with Coach Erinne from Full Circle Coaching, which was eye-opening.
At my race a few weeks later (at the Ride On Ryan Triathlon), an 80-year-old woman beat me silly at the finish line. I then decided Full Circle Coaching would be my coach.
Full Circle made me realize that Triathlon is a sport and a lifestyle.
It’s more than swimming, biking, or running: it’s mind, it’s spirit, it’s grit, it’s heart, and nutrition, it’s what you put in is what you get out.
Full Circle coaching is a full-spectrum, holistic mindfulness program.
And they’ll make you “Sexy in Spandex.”
Please share your BIG goals and how Ultimate Tri Camp supported you:
This year will be my 5th year at camp, and every year brings a new awareness. This year was big in swimming challenge awareness. I always wonder why I could swim 2000 meters in a pool and feel I had a great workout.
But swim 50 yards in a lake only to find myself floating, gasping for air, wondering where the buoy was. I realized this year, I never knew how to sight swim. Every time I lifted my head, my legs sank, and my body stopped like a bobber, then I power swam to get going again.
So, learning to relax in the water was my big takeaway. Camp addresses every conceivable concept and potential challenge.
Tell me about your successes so far:
Where do I start? From childhood to 53, I was an average joe who did not do sports. No run, bike, or swim, more like walk, joy ride, and wade on occasion.
From 54 through today, the last 6yrs??? I’ve raced about 24 triathlons and 18 5K/10K/Bridge runs, and have enjoyed training multi-thousands of miles of running, biking, swimming, and unicycling.
And let’s not forget survived and kicked prostate cancer!
Full Circle and the Ultimate Tri Camp… Bring it on!! I’m ready for their assistance with my next big triathlon goals!
What were some of your biggest Improvements in performance at Ultimate Tri Camp?
Swim: Technique and sighting Bike: Heels down to utilize power; changing gears is my friend, and keep pedaling, limit coasting Run: Lean forward and move the elbows Nutrition/Health: If I eat healthy, the right foods, my mind, energy, and focus will always be there for me Mindset: If I put my mind to it, grit it through, and be open to the experience, I am guaranteed to be smiling at the finish line. Have you ever seen a finisher of a race not smiling??? I bet you have not 😊
Did you achieve any Personal Records or Goals?
Every year with FullCircle and participating in Camp, I have achieved PRs. And every year, my PRs are different but so very satisfying.
Name 2 or 3 things you feel will make the biggest difference in your triathlon performance after participating in Ultimate Tri Camp:
Motivation, Intensity
Commitment, Focus, and knowing my “pain point” in my training
Resetting my desire, goals, and expectations for the rest of the year
What excites you the most about being involved in triathlon?
It’s multi-focal, I’m never bored, and it’s always active even while just breathing meditation/intention. And it makes me feel fantastic; It makes me look Hot and Sexy. In the end? It makes me happy being me 😊
What was your favorite part of Ultimate Tri Camp?
Hard to say, but I can tell you the worst part is saying goodbye and going home. Because every moment was an experience I cherish, even when I found myself sitting in my own “shit.”
I learned, I absorbed, I connected, and I experienced!
What would you say to someone on the fence about attending Ultimate Tri Camp?
When was there a time when you got 360-degree support and assistance with triathlon training? When have you had a group of people wanting you to personally succeed as much as you do for yourself? When have you taken the opportunity to learn, educate, absorb, avoid pitfalls, and identify success in action? If you haven’t, join us at camp; it will change your life!
Are you coming back next year? Already registered, so absolutely!
Want to join us at ULTIMATE TRI CAMP 2024?
This is the best offer you will see.
Pay a $250 refundable deposit by March 31st to secure your savings of 1/2 OFF the total price of Ultimate Tri Camp.
This refundable deposit is valid (through Aug 31, 2023), giving you plenty of time to plan and decide if Ultimate Tri camp is for you! Learn details about attending camp HERE!!
Tentative 2024 Dates February 26-March 3rd.
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.
Coach Notes: Dean came to camp with an open mind and heart. We met on Facebook, and he and his partner Kathy decided to join us. They are both veteran triathletes, and I genuinely appreciate their curiosity, and the results for Dean speak for themselves.
Dean’s improvement day after day was inspiring to see. Participating in the training and all the recovery sessions we do at camp is essential to leaving camp feeling great! Check out all his great feedback and successes below. Way to show up for yourself, Dean! The results on race day will be there!
Age: 53
Profession: VP of Plastic Injection Tooling
Why did you choose Ultimate Tri Camp for help in your journey as a triathlete? I had come across Full Circle on FB over a year ago and loved Coach Erinne’s ideology and approach to training. After speaking with her and listening to some of her videos, I signed up for camp with my partner Kathy.
Please share your BIG goals and how Ultimate Tri Camp supported you: Goal #1 was to learn how to swim. In the past few years, I’ve spent lots of money and time on private lessons and frustrations in the pool and open water, all to little avail.
I got just enough to push through my two full Ironman races.
UTC was nothing short of transformative for me!
There was so much comprehensive instruction, drills, video analysis, and proper technique/mechanics teaching that it nearly made my head pop.
It was almost too much to take in all in one day, but the lessons and Coach’s voice are etched into my mind so that I can now work with everything I learned. Coach Erinne also took extra time after the group lesson to give me 10-15 minutes of personal coaching, which I learned more than in months of prior lessons.
At the OWS, I took my first successful breaths to the left side, which was like a miracle! I’m so proud and grateful for this seemingly small detail, so I chose this picture. I know now that I AM a swimmer and will only continue to improve from here. Who knew?!! 🙌🏼
Tell me about your successes so far: Going from not owning a bike or knowing how to swim (as of Fall 2018) to completing two 70.3 and two 140.6 Ironman races by 2022.
What were some of your biggest Improvements in performance at Ultimate Tri Camp?
Swim: EVERYTHING- Left side breathing, balance, feeling the water, relaxing, rotation, etc., etc. Bike: maintaining low heart rate on climbs Run: proper cadence and arm position Nutrition/Health: reinforcing what Kathy has already instilled in me: eat real, nutrient-dense foods, healthy fats, remove inflammatory foods, and nothing processed. Mindset: I AM A SWIMMER (did I say this already?!)
Did you achieve any Personal Records or Goals? Did I already mention left-side breathing?! 😂
Name 2 or 3 things you feel will make the biggest difference in your triathlon performance after participating in Ultimate Tri Camp:
Proper swimming techniques
Triathlon-specific strength training
Mobility exercises
What excites you the most about being involved in triathlon? The challenge to push my limits and “dare to fail greatly.” Also, the sport’s camaraderie and “pageantry” (who doesn’t like their bike gear and kit!)
What was your favorite part of Ultimate Tri Camp? The incredible depth/breadth of the holistic training. It was truly the yin & yang, just like the Full Circle logo represents!
What would you say to someone on the fence about attending Ultimate Tri Camp? Straddling a fence is painful! Get your ass to UTC, and you’ll never regret it.
CURIOUS ABOUT FULL CIRCLE’S TRIATHLON TRANSFORMATION PROGRAM? YOU, TOO, CAN BECOME THE TRIATHLETE YOU ALWAYS DREAMED OF! APPLY HERE!
Erinne Guthrie has been a USA Triathlon Level II Certified Coach since 1999 and Chief Motivating Officer at Full Circle Coaching, LLC since 2010. Creator of Triathlon Transformation. She has been training, racing, and coaching triathletes since 1997. She is also a CHEK Holistic Lifestyle Coach Level 3, USMS Master’s Swim Coach, Motivational Speaker, Metabolic Efficiency Specialist, Mom, Mermaid, and much more.
Willy has been a triathlete for seven years, and his big goal is to qualify for the Long Course World Championships. He knows how to swim, bike, and run and does well.
But, to get to this next level, he needs to make some changes.
We have only worked together for three weeks, but he was able to achieve a personal record just by implementing a better nutrition and pacing plan along with focusing on technique. We planned for a 4:40 at the Daytona middle distance, and he came across the line at 4:38; now that is some precision timing! I am super excited for the next five months’ journey to Ironman Texas and Willy’s Qualification for the Big Show at the World Championships.
Way to go, WIlly; thank you so much for trusting the process with me and the Full Circle Coaching Process. Let’s DO THIS!!!!!
Age:
38
Profession:
Civil Engineer
Why you chose FCC to help you on your triathlon/health and wellness journey?
Erinne is a very experienced coach, willing to help me with my crazy goals.
What is your “A” race for this season?
Ironman Texas
Please share your BIG goals:
My main goal is to qualify for the World Championship at Ironman Texas in 2023
Tell me about your successes so far:
I joined the team 3 weeks ago, and on Sunday, I got a PR in the 70.3 distance.
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:
Name 2 or 3 things that have made the biggest difference in your journey:
Nutrition, I think the nutrition made a big difference in the performance.
Swim, I was focused on technique the whole way.
The pacing was key to having a strong performance.
What excites you the most about being involved in triathlon?
The challenge, we are trying to master three sports at the same time.
What would you say to someone on the fence about joining our training program?
Trust the process, it may be different from how you were doing before, but I can assure you that it works.
CURIOUS ABOUT FULL CIRCLE’S TRIATHLON TRANSFORMATION PROGRAM? YOU TOO CAN BECOME THE TRIATHLETE YOU ALWAYS DREAMED OF! APPLY HERE!
Erinne Guthrie has been a USA Triathlon Level II Certified Coach since 1999 and Chief Motivating Officer at Full Circle Coaching, LLC since 2010. Creator of Triathlon Transformation. She has been training, racing, and coaching triathletes since 1997. She is also a CHEK Holistic Lifestyle Coach Level 3, USMS Master’s Swim Coach, Motivational Speaker, Metabolic Efficiency Specialist, Mom, Mermaid, and much more.
Jesse’s story is truly amazing. You will read below how he is extremely modest about his successes, but I am here to shout to the world.
He is a massive inspiration to all of us at Full Circle Coaching, and he doesn’t even know it.
Jesse did his first International distance triathlon the day after we met at a race clinic. He was the very last person on the course and he finished.
When we started training together, Jesse had already lost 300 lbs, and with my program, he lost an additional 40 lbs.
He trusts every step of my process and keeps getting faster and stronger with every race.
Since training with Full Circle Coaching, he has been on the podium in every single race except for 2.
Last year at Ironman Florida he finished in 17:01 according to the Ironman Time clock- so that means a DNF- DO NOT FINISH. He completed the full distance but missed the cut-off time and rules are rules!
So what did Jesse do? He signed up again for Ironman Florida 2022.
He went back this year and blew last year’s away with a 16:25. Freakin’ Amazing Jesse. And he only ran 13 miles as his long run because he sprained his ankle. You see it’s not the big giant workouts that allow you to PR in this way, it’s about consistency and Jesse is consistent year-round with of course regular rest and recovery!
I could not be more proud of you, Jesse; a total Rockstar Triathlete and Inspiration to all. Guess what the next goal is? Sub 15 hours, baby! Let’s do it! Love you, Jess!
Age:
66
Profession:
Electrical Contractor, owner of Electric Service & Repair Inc.
Why you chose FCC to help you on your triathlon/health and wellness journey?
I met coach Erinne after my first triathlon during a race clinic, and I knew I wanted to train with Full Circle!
What is your “A” race for this season?
Ironman Florida is my “A” race.
Please share your BIG goals:
To complete a full Ironman.
Tell me about your successes so far:
I just finished my second Ironman.
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:
My swim and bike have improved. I did this race after recovering from an ankle injury, so I didn’t get as much run training as I should have but I managed it.
Name 2 or 3 things that have made the biggest difference in your journey:
1. Being Consistent 2. Putting in the time needed to train 3. Listening to my coach
What excites you the most about being involved in triathlon?
The most exciting thing is how inspiring the triathlon community is. There are so many beautiful achievements and epic life accomplishments for so many. I am also super excited about new challenges and goals for myself.
What would you say to someone on the fence about joining our training program?
Do it!
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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.
Busy Dad becomes first time Ironman in 12:10 with only 14 weeks of training; Rockstar Triathlete Carlos Guadamuz
Coach’s Notes:
Thank you, Carlos, for trusting the process of my 16-week Triathlon Transformation training program. You are proof that it works and achieved the goal in 14 weeks instead of 16. I truly appreciate your dedication to your goals and how you managed all the training while working full-time, getting to the kid’s soccer games, and balancing life with your supportive wife! You, indeed, are a Rockstar Triathlete!
Congratulations!
Age:
46
Profession:
Product Management – I create, build, and market products. Mainly techy ones 🙂
Why you chose FCC to help you on your triathlon/health and wellness journey?
I wanted to compete in my first Ironman, and I felt I needed coaching for a race as big and complex as the Ironman.
I did my first 70.3 last December 2021 with zero coaching, and although I didn’t have a bad time, I didn’t feel I was at my full potential and the experience was a bit painful.
So, rather than a feeling of accomplishment when I finish it, I had a lot of doubts and “what ifs” in my head. In my own view, the best way to prove myself that I am better than that was to finish a full Ironman. However, this time around I was going to do it with a coach.
I saw coach Erinne giving the pre-race clinic at Miami-Man 2021 and liked everything she said. I also saw her on race day surrounded by her team, all wearing the same colors, which made me appreciate from afar the team spirit and the confidence of having a coach. That positive image stayed in my mind when it was time to choose a coach.
What is your “A” race for this season?
My A-race was Ironman Florida, 2022, because it was my first Ironman. However, the Key Biscayne triathlon last September (international distance) was also a good race because it gave me, entirely unexpectedly, my first podium.
Ironman Florida was a significant achievement because it gave me a lot of “firsts;” my first ever Ironman, my first ever 112-mile ride, and my first ever marathon. To me, it was also an important achievement because I am quite new to triathlons. My first ever triathlon race was MiamiMan, less than a year ago, and my longest triathlon was Ironman 70.3 FL, in December last year (11 months ago). I actually rode a road bike for the first time only 18 months ago and bought my first triathlon bike in May (less than 6 months ago). My only advantage was swimming, as I have swum since I was little, with my first open water competition at the age of 10.
Also, Ironman Florida was a big achievement for me, not only because of those new challenges but also because I only had 14 weeks to go when I started training with Full Circle.
The Key Biscayne International distance triathlon was a total surprise in terms of the result.
I had a 9hr super day the weekend before and another long brick the day before. So, the complete opposite to going into the race fresh. I was actually tired on race day.
However, the objective was exactly that, to test me under those conditions. Also, to practice before Ironman all the elements of a race, mainly building and following a race plan. My plan demanded a fast pace, which I was doubting I could follow. However, I stayed on it during the race and it delivered a category second place. It was a good lesson I was going to take to Ironman Florida.
Please share your BIG goals:
My goals were all based on Ironman FL and they were growing as I kept training. My initial goal was just to finish the Ironman because I was truly uncertain if I could do it.
Then, the goal was to finish it with zero walking during the run (which is something I did at the end of my 70.3).
Then it was the time, initially, it was based on the rule of thumb of doubling my 70.3 times and adding 1hr – I finished the 70.3 in 6:06 so the expected time was 13:12. As I was getting closer to the race I had to build a race plan, which estimated my finish time at 12:25
In the end, I finished with an Ironman time of 12:10, which beat my race plan estimate and was lower than twice my 70.3 time. Not only did I not walk but I achieved a negative split, running my fastest pace at the last 6 miles.
I felt so strong and determined that I didn’t need to stop at aid stations from mile 23rd onward.
Tell me about your successes so far:
I believe the results reflect the training. So, in my view, a key success was to be able to complete and follow all my training as was written by coach Erinne.
I never missed a single long-distance ride, run, or swim.
It was a big success not only because most of the last sessions I broke personal records in terms of distance and time – like my first ever 100-mile ride or my first 20-mile run.
But also because I was able to achieve those without injuries or extreme fatigue. That was a key success for me because it was one of my major fears. Especially after experiencing injuries in the past that made me stop training altogether.
I believe that completing successfully all the training was possible due to different elements.
First, the training plan, which had a progressive approach, included recovery sessions (stretches, foam rolling, etc.), and strength sessions and allowed for resting or down periods. Also, the focus on good technique reduced the injury risk. And then the personal guidance and experience from the coach helped alleviate specific muscle pains when they surfaced, providing tips on technique, and instructing focused strength and stretching exercises.
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:
Name 2 or 3 things that have made the biggest difference in your journey:
1. The Running – based on my 70.3 experience and previous injuries, I considered it my weakest link. However, I surprised myself with my Ironman run.
2. Nutrition – It was the biggest eye-opener for me. I went from just basically drinking water and eating a couple of gels, to building a race plan with calories, carbs, and electrolytes per hour.
3. Training Capacity – I wasn’t sure I was going to complete what I saw in Training Peaks, but I did it all
4. Technique – overall improvement especially on the run but even on the swim which was my strongest sport.
What excites you the most about being involved in triathlon?
For sure the example I am giving my kids. Which I am fully convinced is the best way to lead.
The best way to explain this is through an experience with my older boy. He was nine when I finished my 70.3 and not long after that, he came to me with a website showing a triathlon race for kids and asking me to register him. We started training for two months with very little pushing from my side. He got a good result and we all felt very proud of his achievement.
What would you say to someone on the fence about joining our training program?
As I mentioned before it was the team spirit that caught my initial attention. Full Circle has been able to build a community of people with the same passion, where everybody can help and encourage someone with a question or moment of doubt. I also learned so many things that were crucial to finish my first Ironman, like technique, training methods, nutrition, and overall wellness.
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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