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Don’t Get Fit for Summer

by fullcircle, posted in Blogs, Mindset

Don’t Get Fit for Summer

Summer is such a powerful time. It’s packed full of emotions and memories that can affect our mindset and mood.

We all have nostalgia around summer with the sights and smells and that feeling of being free.

You know that healthy habits key to living your best lives in the sun, to enjoying friends, family and travel – and, yes, to looking your best.

But remember that your core, long-term commitment is more important in the long run than any seasonal stimulation or motivation. It comes from within, from knowing your “why” – and it’s truly the most powerful thing.

Which is why I want to say – don’t get fit for summer. Commit to fit for life.

So, take a moment now to look within yourself and recall your main motivation for leading a healthy lifestyle. 

  • Maybe you want to get leaner so you look, feel and move better.
  • Maybe you want to improve athletic performance – or your ability to keep up with the kids.
  • Maybe your commitment to healthy living has taken root in your identity, and you want to keep nurturing it all year long.
  • Maybe you are ready to sign up for a triathlon or Ironman

It doesn’t matter what it is – no judgment here. 

Take a moment to pause and be grateful for how far you’ve come so far this year.

You’ve earned a moment in the sun, for sure. Keep the power of your “why” close by for now and for when the days get shorter this fall.

You got this!

Curious about Full Circle’s Triathlon Transformation programs?
You too can become the triathlete you always dreamed of! Use this link to schedule your FREE Triathlon Breakthrough Session Now! WWW.SCHEDULEYOU.IN/5ZISVAU

Erinne Guthrie is a USA Triathlon Level II Certified Coach since 1999 and Chief Motivating Officer at Full Circle Coaching, LLC since 2010. Creator of 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.

Visualize your ideal self

by fullcircle, posted in Blogs, Mindset

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Visualize Your Ideal Self

I want you to visualize your ideal self. 

The point of this exercise is all about manifestation – about bringing your ideal self into your physical reality. Which you can only do once you’re crystal clear on who you are.

Really think about it, focusing on various aspects of who you are and who you want to be, and then sit down with pen and paper.

Here are some questions to get your juices flowing. Remember to think positively about yourself in this.

Envision a specific point in the future. Imagine as fully as you can what things look like, taste like, smell like, etc. Use all your senses.

Go somewhere quiet where you’ll have some nice, quiet “alone time” to journal it out. 

Don’t rush.

And remember, we’re talking IDEAL, here. So no pooh-poohing yourself!

OK. Let’s go.

  1. First, who are you? Make a quick inventory of identifiers. Like, “Woman. American. Wife. Husband, Daughter, Triathlete.” Etc.
  2. Now add similar labels to which you aspire. Something like, “Mom. Runner. Chef, Ironman”
  3. What do you do well? What do you enjoy? How can you develop those skills more?
  4. Next, how does your ideal self think? What does she or he believe? Try something like, “I make decisions calmly and rationally, but I never forget the importance of heart and emotion. I feel centered and generous. I believe life is good and I am blessed.”
  5. How do you feel and look? “I feel positive about the future and grateful for what I have,” perhaps… Or, “I look my best, due to healthy habits of eating right, exercising and managing stress.”
  6. Where are you geographically? Do you live in Paris, or a remote cabin in the woods, by the beach or hometown. 
  7. Are you creative? Retired? Wealthy?
  8. Are you in love? Happily single?
  9. Did you achieve goals in your personal life, social life, and professional life? What were they? How do you imagine looking back on them?

Then practice daily visualization as a part of your routine: Sit down, close your eyes, and imagine your ideal self as thoroughly as you can.

It’s not only psychologically empowering, but it helps rewire your brain to manifest these emotions and desires. It’s good for anxiety and self-esteem, and for planning and goal-setting.

Athletes have known for generations that if they can visualize themselves winning, it prepares their mindset for victory.

I have all my athletes imagine their perfect race days and I myself am visualizing daily my successful RAAM (Ride Across America). I also do this daily for my personal and business life.

CEOs do it with business challenges.

Actors do it with playing roles.

You can do the same. And I am here to help.

Are you going to do this exercise with me? Let me know!

Mental skills are a huge part of my Triathlon Transformation Program.

I have 5 spots open to finish out the year just as you are imagining!

Set up your Triathlon Breakthrough Call here

Curious about Full Circle’s Triathlon Transformation programs?
You too can become the triathlete you always dreamed of! Use this link to schedule your FREE Triathlon Breakthrough Session Now! WWW.SCHEDULEYOU.IN/5ZISVAU

Erinne Guthrie is a USA Triathlon Level II Certified Coach since 1999 and Chief Motivating Officer at Full Circle Coaching, LLC since 2010. Creator of 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 says “Full Circle Coaching Chose Me!”

by fullcircle, posted in ROCKSTARS

Rockstar Triathlete Jacquelyn Schwartz says “Full Circle Coaching Chose Me!”

Coach’s Notes:

What a journey the last 2 years has taken us on and the results speak for themselves!

I know the training and coaching program I offer here at Full Circle Coaching works, but to see it in action over the last 2 years up close with Coach Jac has been simply awesome.

Jac, is so dedicated and shows up week after week, even when it was different and not what she was used to. Doing less volume to now have more energy, to change the way you fuel the body and your lifestyle to support your racing and training goals is tough! I know I have challenged your beliefs about what is truly possible for yourself, but I hope you can see now that anything is possible and you are such a sexy Rockstar Triathlete!

I just want to say thank you so much for trusting the process, questioning everything and working together to get you where you are today! I could not be more proud of you!

Age:

25

Profession:

Triathlon and strength and conditioning coach

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

I didn’t choose Full Circle, Full Circle chose me!
I did choose Full Circle to work as a coach after earning my master’s degree in Exercise Physiology. But Full Circle chose me, in the sense that I did not realize that by working with and being a part of the team I would be fully transformed as an athlete myself.

What is your “A” race for this season?

Sprint Draft Legal World Championships on June 25

Please share your BIG goals:

My “dream goal” race time for Worlds is to break 1:10. And is it crazy to say I want to place in the top 10, podium in my age group?!

Tell me about your successes so far:

On May 8, I competed in my second race of 2022;
The Girlz on Fire Sprint Triathlon in Clermont.
I finished in 2nd place overall, 34 seconds behind 1st place.
This was my first time on the podium in the overall category.
I also ran a personal record for my 5k, 23:10, off the bike!

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

Swim– I have been a swimmer for 20 years, so this is my strength. But taking videos of my swimming form at the beginning of the year has helped identify weaknesses in my stroke that I have been improving with drills. Using the swim catch and pull resistance bands has also improved my strength in the water.

Bike– My most recent power test was an all time best, FTP of 210 Watts
Coach Erinne also taught me how to do a flying mount at Ultimate Tri Camp. I’m loving using my power meter to do my intervals and getting comfortable pushing harder on the bike.

Run– I also have been taking videos of my running form and have significantly improved my run cadence by having cadence as a visible field on my Garmin watch. It surprises me how strong I am on the run, and getting faster, because I definitely have never identified myself as a runner, and still don’t always enjoy it!

I have been running with Altra sneakers for almost 2 years pain free, and also doing my lower leg strengthening (I had constant ankle pain running for 3+ years before FC).

Nutrition– This has been a huge one for me in the past 4 months. Participating in the Nutrition Essentials course has helped encourage me to eat real (not processed) organic foods, no added sugar, and to add some supplements to my routine like CreO2 and PerfectAminos.
I sleep better and have lots of energy to train hard usually twice a day and focus at work. I feel and look sexy 😉

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

  1. Video analysis for form and technique correction, learning new skills
  2. The training program: swim, bike, and run field testing, believing in and giving energy to interval numbers for pace and power, and recovery
  3. Support and inspiration from the team of coaches and athletes

What excites you the most about being involved in triathlon?

The Full Circle tribe is a community I am grateful to be a part of.
Coaches and triathletes of all levels from beginner, to Ironman World Championship participants train together, support, teach, and learn from each other.
I am most excited to contribute and benefit from this community’s energy, inspiration, and motivation.

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

Hop off the fence, join us, you won’t regret it! There is something in triathlon for everyone.
Whether you want to just be more active, be outside and enjoy nature more, or you do want to learn the skills and training philosophies to be competitive in racing, or anywhere in between, Full Circle Coaching is the perfect place for you.

Curious about Full Circle’s Triathlon Transformation programs?

You too can become the triathlete you always dreamed of! Use this link to schedule your FREE Triathlon Breakthrough Session Now! 

Erinne Guthrie is a USA Triathlon Level II Certified Coach since 1999 and Chief Motivating Officer at Full Circle Coaching, LLC since 2010. Creator of Triathlon Transformation. She has been training, racing and coaching triathletes since 1997. She is also a CHEK Holistic Lifestyle Coach Level 3, USMS Master’s Swim Coach, Motivational Speaker, Metabolic Efficiency Specialist, Mom, Mermaid and much much more.

In case no one has told you today…

by fullcircle, posted in Blogs, Mindset

In case no one has told you today…

You are so amazing and powerful.

Do you realize that?

It’s true.

You can do anything you set your mind to. I mean YOU, the person reading this right now – not just the general, royal “you.” I sincerely believe this:

  • You can create the life you want.
  • You can be healthy, loved and hopeful.
  • You deserve every success.

And you can get it.

It will take planning, dedication, and sacrifice – but if you want it bad enough, then everything you desire is readily available to you.

You might have to shift how you think and talk about yourself.

You might have to build new habits and priorities.

You will definitely have to put in the effort sometimes when you just don’t want to – but, let’s face it, you’ve already tried the easier path, and IT DID NOT WORK.

Success will also take believing in yourself as much as you believe in anything, and I know how hard that is for some people. We’ve been conditioned to doubt ourselves, or to be ashamed of our ambition. 

At least, I know I was. I finally overcame those self-limiting beliefs by working on it daily. And you can too, by talking to a friend or coach, writing in your journal, or praying.

Literally: Say what you want and say you deserve it. It will help you come to believe that you do.

That’s the first step.

Because once you believe in yourself and use the power of words to send your thoughts into the universe… well, my friend, then you’re forever able to touch that cornerstone of strength when difficulties and doubts emerge.

And you can always count on this: I will believe in you even if you start to doubt yourself again.

You are so amazing and powerful.

IT’S TRUE.

Curious about Full Circle’s Triathlon Transformation programs?
You too can become the triathlete you always dreamed of! Use this link to schedule your FREE Triathlon Breakthrough Session Now! WWW.SCHEDULEYOU.IN/5ZISVAU

Erinne Guthrie is a USA Triathlon Level II Certified Coach since 1999 and Chief Motivating Officer at Full Circle Coaching, LLC since 2010. Creator of 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.

It’s more than fitness. It’s friendship, a way of life! Rockstar Triathlete Ann Dolin

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It’s more than fitness. It’s friendship, a way of life! Rockstar Triathlete Ann Dolin

Coach’s Notes:

Ann saw the information about Ultimate Tri Camp in the USA Triathlon Magazine and signed up a week before we started. I had no information about her at all, so seeing her swim bike and run on the first day we set her up in the appropriate s=training group she would get the most benefit from. Her improvement from Day 1 to Day 6 was awesome!

She decided she wanted more Full Circle Coaching and joined my Triathlon Transformation program. I only had a few weeks with her before she completed her first 70.3 at Gulf Coast. We new it would be a baseline performance and she did amazing although bummed the swim was cancelled.

Now we are training for Cozumel 70.3 in September with the time goals she set below.

I’m super excited because even though she is not local in Miami, she was able to attend Ultimate Tri Camp where we got video of her swim, bike and run and we now have a plan to improve her skills across the board.

She is dedicated and loves her new triathlon lifestyle. We are working on all aspects of her lifestyle so she can get the most out of her training without sacrificing her work and home life.

So happy you decided to take the leap and join us Ann!

Age:

53

Profession:

I own a tutoring game college planning business – www.ectutoring.com

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

I needed professional advice and a community of like-minded people surrounding me

What is your “A” race for this season?

Cozumel 70.3 in September

Please share your BIG goals:

Compete in a half iron man with average bike speed above 19 MPH and run below 9:15/ minute mile pace

Tell me about your successes so far:

Competed in Gulf Coast, Florida 70.3 without feeling taxed at the end

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

Completing my first Half Ironman feeling good and ready for more.

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

  1. Having a schedule of workouts
  2. Ultimate Tri Camp- www.ultimatetricamp.com
  3. Specific swim instruction

What excites you the most about being involved in triathlon?

That you can constantly improve – that’s motivating to me!

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


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Curious about Full Circle’s Triathlon Transformation or other programs? You too can become the triathlete you always dreamed of! Use this link to schedule your FREE Triathlon Breakthrough Session Now! WWW.SCHEDULEYOU.IN/5ZISVAU

Erinne Guthrie is a USA Triathlon Level II Certified Coach since 1999 and Chief Motivating Officer at Full Circle Coaching, LLC since 2010. Creator of 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.

Overall a Really Good Experience; Rockstar Triathlete Wendy Whitlow

by fullcircle, posted in ROCKSTARS

Overall a really good experience; Rockstar Triathlete Wendy Whitlow

Coach’s Notes:

Wendy, YOU DID IT, You’re a triathlete! As a total beginner Wendy is an awesome coachable athlete. Showing up to training and coach calls, taking notes asking questions, she was here for business.

She also had a lot of FEAR about what was possible for her.

As her coaches explained to her, skill and repetition yield confidence and motivation, with consistency you get better and better!

Such is the case with Wendy!

She mentions terrible results with regard to the amount of time parts of the race as compared with other athletes… but I want to remind you Wendy, this is a competition against yourself and seeing you come from zero to crossing the finish line was so sweet!

Please own that and never forget that you can do anything you set your mind to. Thanks for choosing Full Circle Coaching for your journey!

Age:

55

Profession:

Training Manager at a call center

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

It has been on my bucket list to complete a triathlon for over 5 years. After successfully losing a significant amount of weight… 150 pounds to be exact, with my best friend’s encouragement, we agreed to seek professional training. Her research led us to FCC.

What is your “A” race for this season?

The Miami 305 Sprint TRI

Please share your BIG goals:

Honestly my biggest goal was to make it out of the swim without having to be pulled out.

And if I made it out, my other fear was conquering the Rickenbacker Causeway bridge. I had only done it once with Coach Jacqueline. Well twice over and back. I freaked out and walked my bike down the remaining way and she stayed by my side on the return. So my goal was to successfully complete without her or my best friend.

Tell me about your successes so far:

I made it out of the water and over the bridge. Times were terrible but my run was decent.

What were some of your biggest Improvements in performance for the 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. Speed and run drills helped improve my running
  2. While I still have panic in the water, I have a better understanding of the mechanics and believe with practice I will only get better.

What excites you the most about being involved in triathlon?

The ability to push myself beyond what my brain thinks I could accomplish and being around a community of other athletes that are so supportive.

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

I say if you can afford the investment, it is worth it, especially if you live in the Miami area. I had hoped to spend more time training with others for the accountability. Virtual training is good if it’s what you have to work with but I like someone who can give immediate feedback or corrections. When alone I didn’t have that. Overall, a really great experience.

The group calls are great! I accomplished what I didn’t believe was possible. Especially with my swimming, learning to breathe properly is everything. I feel prepared and confident to complete a sprint distance triathlon!”

– Wendy Whitlow

Curious about Full Circle’s Beginner Triathlete Program?

You too can become the triathlete you always dreamed of!

Use this link to learn about our 6 week program to get ready for the July 4th Integrity Multisport Sprint Triathlon

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.

How do you know?

by fullcircle, posted in Blogs, Swim

How do you know?

So many of my swimmers join my program and say
“Wow, I did not know, I didn’t know how to swim!”

So how do I evaluate if you can swim or not from a coach perspective ?

I assess you!
First with a swim test (if you have the endurance and fitness to do so).

Here’s the test:
After a short 10 min warm up in the water,
Swim a 400 (16 laps in a 25 meter or yard pool) for time
Rest 10 minutes
Swim a 200 for time

These numbers tell me what the focus of your swim training should be. Even if I don’t see you swim!

If your 400 is over 6 minutes or over 3 minutes for the 200
I know that technique work should be your focus.

I actually don’t recommend longer swims for swimmers in this situation, as I want them to focus on correcting bad form techniques, rather than reinforcing bad technique with longer swims!

How do I correct form?
2nd with a Video analysis.

The camera never lies!
And as humans our body awareness in the water is skewed because it’s not our natural habitat!

I like to see video of you swimming from each side for a full length of the pool, from the front and back, moving to and from the camera and underwater from the front and sides.

From there I can create a program of step by step exercises, drills and corrections to improve your swim!

Then it’s up to you to get in the water and do your homework!

It’s not a miracle solution; nothing will change unless you do the work. It’s not hard work;- it’s just time in the pool and on land!  Doing swim specific strength and stretch is essential to becoming a better swimmer
But the key is also going slow, being intentional with your movements in the water with the drills I prescribe.

Does it work? Hell yes!!
Every single one of my athletes just retested their 400 and 200 from earlier in the year and many are under that 6 and 3 min goal.
Others are getting closer!!

Want to learn more about your swimming…
Check out my open water swim clinic on June 4th / REGISTER HERE

It’s 3 hours of coached training in the open water with our coaches!
Plus, access to our online platform and video analysis.

Swim Essentials Open Water is for you if you want to:

Swim faster than you are now.

Conserve energy as you learn how to swim with less effort.

Understand exactly what you need to do with your head, hands, eyes, arms, body, legs and feet to be able to swim better.

Invest in quality time with coaches in and out of the water for 3 fun-filled hours of swim training.

End your struggle with swimming and learn to LOVE swimming in the water.

Eliminate anxiety and breathing problems in the water.

Learn how to train properly during and after this class is over.

Discounts on future swim coaching to guarantee and ensure success.

Become the swimmer you have always dreamed of.

Get all the magic…
The exact swim mechanics you need for your best swim ever!

And get access to all my pool training when you join!

See you in the water!! REGISTER HERE!

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.

The importance of daily rituals

by fullcircle, posted in Blogs, Mindset

The importance of daily rituals

You’ve probably heard someone complain about being in a rut.

Successful people swear by the power of daily rituals and routines to help them stay in flow. They use them to build the groundwork of their lives and to continue growing.

Here’s a famous quote from Aristotle on the topic:

“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.”

Routines help you manage your time.

They prepare you for the unexpected.

They help you preserve energy, strength and worry for more important things.

Just imagine what a wreck you’d be without any daily rituals.

Think about the habit of brushing your teeth each morning. It was ingrained in you as a child, so you don’t even think about it. And as a reward, you have dental health and social acceptance that would’ve been denied otherwise, right?

I have a morning and evening routine that enhances my mindset, energy and allows me to give from a place of over flow.

Where do you think you need some new habits now?

Here are some examples that lots of people find helpful just to get you thinking:

  • Start the day with prayer, gratitude, meditation or light movement.
  • Avoid email first thing in the morning to keep your perspective on stressors.
  • Drink 24 ounces of spring or filtered water with a pinch of seasalt
  • Eat a healthy breakfast every day.
  • Make a daily to-do list that includes exercise or at least some form of intentional movement.
  • Go to bed and wake up at the same times every night and day.
  • Play music or use essential oils to enliven your atmosphere for activity or rest.

Habits that support a healthy lifestyle are particularly important.

If you want to stay at a healthy weight, for example, then you need to take daily action to eat right and exercise.

Would it help to build purposeful action around these ideas into your routine? To meal-prep on Sunday afternoons after your grocery shopping, for example? Or to go to the gym every Monday, Wednesday and Friday on your way home from work? Put it all in your calendar.

Studies show that connecting a new habit to an existing one increases your chances of success. 

Habits are self-care in action.

Curious about Full Circle’s Triathlon Transformation programs?
You too can become the triathlete you always dreamed of! Use this link to schedule your FREE Triathlon Breakthrough Session Now! WWW.SCHEDULEYOU.IN/5ZISVAU

Erinne Guthrie is a USA Triathlon Level II Certified Coach since 1999 and Chief Motivating Officer at Full Circle Coaching, LLC since 2010. Creator of 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.

“This has been a great year” Rockstar Triathlete: Enrique Raphael

by fullcircle, posted in ROCKSTARS

Rockstar Triathlete: Enrique Raphael

Coach’s Notes:

Enrique’s journey has been truly inspirational!

Definitely not a straight shot to the top, with a hamstring injury and a twisted ankle, he now knows how to listen to his body and train in a way that allows him to keep improving race after race. Losing 20 lb’s is also an added bonus!

From his first time on the podium in short course racing last year, his success at Ultimate Tri Camp in March and now his very first 70.3.

Although the swim was cancelled he delivered exactly as was expected for the bike and run, averaging 21 MPH for the 56 bike and 10 min/ miles for the 13.1.

Congratulations Enrique… let’s get the sub 6 hour 70.3 in the books this year. You are a Rockstar Triathlete!

Age:

I will be 59 this year

Profession:

Engineer

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

I met Erinne few years ago and I did the Swim Essentials and it was a good experience, then last year I decided to take triathlon more seriously registering for the NYC triathlon and I contacted her again; we went over the six month Triathlon Transformation Program and I became part of the FCC Tribe!

It has been an incredible year and I culminated it with the 70.3 Gulf Coast this past weekend.

What is your “A” race for this season?

My “A” race was the 70.3 this past weekend; now I have to think about the next one; probably another 70.3 this year.

Please share your BIG goals:

After racing in Panama City, I am sure I can complete a 70.3 in less than 6 hours if I keep working and improving my technique and fitness; this is a sport of consistency and continuous learning!

Tell me about your successes so far:

This has been a great year; I was able to go from completing a Sprint Race back in May 2021 to the 70.3 last weekend.

Beyond the races I can say the major success is that I feel great, I am healthy and I am blessed with the life I have and the people I share it with.

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:

Now I feel very confident swimming long distances in open water, I believe I am stronger on the bike, I have improved my running technique a lot and I have made some changes to my nutrition and my lifestyle because of all that I have learned through the year.

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

  1. Being part of a team makes a big difference; besides all what we get from the coaches, everybody in the team adds value to your training with comments, recommendations, etc.
  2. Following a well designed program based on your capabilities and measuring your progress is key in improving your performance
  3. What we learn beyond the training: Nutrition, sleep, meditation, yoga, etc.; all are game changers!

What excites you the most about being involved in triathlon?

It is always something to learn, it is always a new challenge, It is always competing against yourself to be better, and despite being a one person sport, you are always surrounded and sharing with excellent people with the same kind of mentality and objectives.

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

If you are committed to improving your health, your lifestyle and you are competitive, you are in the right place to join a great group of people thriving for the same.

Curious about Full Circle’s Triathlon Transformation or other programs?
You too can become the triathlete you always dreamed of! Use this link to schedule your FREE Triathlon Breakthrough Session Now! WWW.SCHEDULEYOU.IN/5ZISVAU

Erinne Guthrie is a USA Triathlon Level II Certified Coach since 1999 and Chief Motivating Officer at Full Circle Coaching, LLC since 2010. Creator of 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.

What saying “I’m too busy” really means

by fullcircle, posted in Blogs, Mindset

What saying “I’m too busy” really means

Can we get real for a minute?

It’s about how “busy” you say you are.

  • “I’m too BUSY to make healthy meals.”
  • “I’m too BUSY to exercise regularly.”
  • “I’m too BUSY to manage my stress.”
  • “I’m too BUSY to train for that triathlon I’ve always dreamed of“

If you’re using that old excuse to avoid making positive changes for yourself, then I have some tough love for you:

It’s just not true. You are NOT too busy.

Seriously, as hectic as your daily life can be, I implore you to remember this:

Many people are way busier, and they still manage to eat right, exercise, and generally take care of themselves better than you’re doing right now.

Single parents working two jobs and going to night school, for instance – plenty of them make the time to live a healthy life, while also going to work, raising the kids, studying, and tending to countless other demands, just like you.

It all comes down to individual choices. You can decide to stop feeling exhausted by the victim mentality – to joyfully take control again with a fresh outlook.

CHOOSE to prep a few dinners you can have waiting in the freezer so you’ll be more likely to drive past the drive-through.

CHOOSE to enjoy a workout instead of mindlessly channel surfing.

CHOOSE to express gratitude for the bounty of your life, to manage your priorities — and even to learn to say “no” sometimes!

We all get the same amount of time in a day. It’s up to you how to spend it.

Swim Essentials is tomorrow, not too late to join us, details and register HERE!
May 21 @Miami Dade College South / Pool 830am-130pm

June 4th @Key Biscayne, for open water session
9am-12PM

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Erinne Guthrie is a USA Triathlon Level II Certified Coach since 1999 and Chief Motivating Officer at Full Circle Coaching, LLC since 2010. 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.