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Is there a better way?

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Is there a better way?

What’s up, you guys? Coach Erinne here. And I wanted to talk about the possibility of doing things a little differently.

I have so many athletes that sign up with me, and they give themselves enough time to achieve the goal and then life happens.

We have a certain amount of time for each distance of race.

For a sprint race, you need six to eight weeks. Olympic, typically eight weeks to 12 weeks is the minimum amount of time to train so that you show up at the race and you feel good across the finish line.

For a 70.3, four months minimum. And that’s with a base of training before that four months starts. That’s four months of focused training.

And then for an Ironman, you can get it done in four months. But six months to even a year is preferable.

And so why do I recommend all of that time? The reason is, because it’s just human nature that you get started, they’re super motivated. And after the first month to six weeks, things start to fall apart.

Whether they couldn’t control themselves and start as slow as I asked them to perhaps. Or they just pushed too hard too fast too soon. Whether they’re with me or with another coach, that’s a very common thing. You want to do better, you want to get faster. And you have this giant goal at the end of this time period. And your ego’s like, “You need to go faster. You need to do this better,” right?

But there is definitely a better way, okay?

So you guys have heard me talk about Strong before Long, and Fast before Far. But you can’t even go fast until you’re strong. You have to be strong first.

So what if you guys … Or you guys and gals who are doing triathlon and you’re tired of showing up to the race, all patched together with KT tape all over your body, because you’re hurting.

You’ve changed your time goal because you haven’t really put in the time training.

You procrastinated that first two to four months, and it was six weeks till the race. And then you finally kicked in and started training and doing what was required. Is this you??

It’s not those occasional, big giant workouts that help you cross the finish line. (they can help but) It’s actually the day-to-day, week-to-week, month-to-month training that gets you to the goal.

And the goals are different for everybody. If you have a goal just to cross the finish line and barely survive (I don’t really like to train people to do that). I’d rather have you cross the finish line and be like, “Hell yeah! I just kicked ass on that race. And I am ready for more. I am super proud of my accomplishment!”

Don’t get me wrong, every time you cross the finish line is a win.

But what if you could cross the finish line having done the work leading up to it?

Yes, Ironman, triathlon takes work. You can wing a sprint, you can wing an Olympic. But you cannot wing a 70.3. And you cannot wing an Ironman. I was at Cozumel 70.3 a few weeks ago and it was SO hot during the run. Everyone was suffering, but the ones who suffered less, trained more.

It’s just the truth! 70.3 and Ironman is hard, you guys. It is fucking hard. Excuse my French.

If you don’t put in the time, it’s harder. Right?

So what if you decided to do it a different way?

What if you decided to show up and start doing your strength training now?

You get that video analysis and you get that strength assessment and mobility assessment.

You start stretching, you start doing your strength training specific to Swim, Bike, Run.

You start aerobic, building your aerobic base by keeping your heart rate low. And just improving your fitness, right?

Then as four to six weeks go by, we start to test you. We create your training zones. Then you start to do your intervals. You’ve been consistent, you haven’t had a setback.

You’re taking care of your nutrition so you didn’t get sick. You didn’t get a cold, you didn’t catch that cold because you’re actually recovering when you’re supposed to.

You’re sleeping eight hours a night every night. You’re taking care of the whole body, the whole mind, the whole process to help you feel fucking amazing across the finish line.

And I’m proud to say it that at Full Circle Coaching, that’s what we strive to do for you guys.

We want you to have the whole package. The nutrition, race day nutrition, as well as day-to-day nutrition, immune boosting, making sure your sleep is dialed in. Supplements, yes. You can’t supplement your way into a healthier body. So nutrition comes first. But definitely, you need supplements to help support your journey. Triathlon is a big stressor in your life.

So from there, strength. As I said, strength and mobility are specific to the sport. And also make sure your strength is in other directions besides just going front and front forward like triathlon is.

Then put in the time to train. Show up to the track, whether it’s with me holding your hand or not.

So triathlon is a lonely sport. And sometimes people get upset when they have to do 100-mile bike rides on their own. Or they have to do an 18-mile bike ride. But you’re not racing with friends. Yeah, they might be at the same race, but it’s your race. It’s you against you. You compete with yourself, right?

So I’m here to ask you if you’re ready to try doing it a different way. And if you are, I have a great way to set yourself up.

So, I’m starting my Nutrition Essentials course this fall. Along with a strength training program to help you guys set up your year to have an epic year in 2023.

So that is two months, two to three months, the end of 2022 is going to allow you to have a kick-ass spring into the whole 2023 season, whatever your races are.

So I have athletes signing up for Puerto Rico 70.3, for Clash Miami in March. Guess what? The training starts now. And it doesn’t mean you can’t do a triathlon in the meantime. There’s Key West, right? There’s Miami Man that you can still keep up your Swim, Bike, and Run. But the focus is going to be on nutrition and strength.

So are you ready to do it a different way? I’d love to have you join me. DM me if you’re interested in the details. I have an application I can send you to see if we are a fit. Let me help you get there by doing it a different way.

October 24-27, is my Nutrition Reset Challenge join us Free!

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

From Brain Tumor to 70.3 Finish line; Rockstar Triathlete Neil Solomon

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From Brain Tumor to 70.3 Finish line; Rockstar Triathlete Neil Solomon

Coach’s Notes:

Neil and I go WAY back. But I had not heard from him in quite a few years. He told me his Ironman goal and I did say it was possible, but we may want to take a bit more time to get stronger and faster since he had taken so much time away from sport.

We decided to forge ahead with a caveat to change of course as needed. So he joined my Triathlon Transformation Program and we got to work with my Nutrition Essentials and Strength and Mobility Essentials.

Neil lost over 30 lbs, and even got his 6-pack abs back! We did identify a few imbalances in his strength and mobility assessments and are happy to say most of those were corrected despite a few strains along the journey.

Next was dialing in his biomechanics on the swim, bike, and run with video analysis and testing. His massive improvements across the board are impressive.

Some of his other big wins were switching from fear to speed on the bike, struggle to enjoyment on the swim, and injury to strong and steady on the run.

It is never a straight line from start to finish in your training journey to long-course triathlon, but I have methods to keep the fitness improving while athletes recover and continue to progress.

I could not be more proud of Neil’s success at the Cozumel 70.3. Coming within 10 minutes of his predicted race time, given the conditions, with a 6:41 is impressive. This kind of success after recovering from a brain tumor and not much fitness is pretty EPIC!

Way to go, Neil, you are a true Rock Star Triathlete! So excited for what’s next…

Thanks so much for choosing Full Circle Coaching for your triathlon Journey! Congratulations!

 Age:

52

Profession:

CEO – PropertyForce – A real estate investment company.

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

I go back a long way with FCC to when I was doing my first sprint triathlons in my late 20s or early 30s. Erinne brings tremendous knowledge and unparalleled expertise to any athlete looking to excel in all three disciplines. Beyond the sport itself, but directly related, Erinne’s understanding of nutrition, supplementation, a healthy lifestyle, and a holistic perspective is extremely valuable to any training regimen.

What is your “A” race for this season?

Cozumel 70.3 was my “A” race for the season.

Please share your BIG goals: My big goals in life or my big goals related to triathlon? 

My big goal in life is to be the best husband, father, family man, friend, and businessman I can be. To make a positive impact on as many people as possible every day – to coach.

My BIG goals in Triathlon are to become a competitive Age Grouper, challenging for podium positions regularly whether competing in Sprints, Internationals, or Olympics. Also, to push my limits in 70.3s and significantly cut my time to under 6 hours towards 5 hours. Finally, to complete at least 1 Full Ironman140.6. Along the way, to get, remain, and stay emotionally, mentally, and physically healthy through improvement to reach these triathlon goals.

Tell me about your successes so far:

This year has been unique.

Not to get dramatic, but most of my athletic focus and training stopped six years ago when I was diagnosed with a brain tumor. A combination of factors post multiple surgeries led to some weight gain, and while I got “back to the gym,” it was the first time I had ever gone multiple months, let alone multiple years, without any cardio training.

So, to kick off 2022, I decided that would change. A friend motivated me to get started on an old bike, and as that got a little traction, I added some light running. By March, I reached out to Erinne and Full Circle Coaching to begin training for a long course race. A lifelong goal!

Success 1, committing to a healthy lifestyle, and to that end, I dropped over 30 pounds, and my blood work went from not-so-good to perfect. My body changed significantly, my clothing fit (smaller sizes), and I looked and felt healthier and more energetic.

Success 2, learning to be patient, mainly as aches and pains arose that I had never dealt with before. Again, I had never gone so long without training, so the joint pain and the slight muscle pain, the reduced flexibility, and deteriorated muscular strength, let alone severely less cardiovascular capability, all required a level of patience that took some getting used to. Attention to little details mattered, which required a change in mindset, which was fully supported and inspired by Coaches Erinne, Ollie, and Jac.

Success 3 was competing in a couple of sprints and an Olympic in the spring and early summer while recovering from a nagging calf issue.

Success 4 was an exceptional experience and achievement this past weekend at my A race – Cozumel 70.3…which brings me to:

Success 5 is my decision to postpone IM Florida 140.6 and acknowledge that patience is a virtue. To have a positive experience in a FULL Ironman, with all that I am contending with pre/post-Cozumel, and that thing called life requires a bit more training and an even more significant commitment to consistency and attention to detail in the training sessions.  As I have said for years, you can’t fake a full Ironman. I know that, I believe that, and I am proud of myself for putting whatever ego and pride aside to reset and refocus my training to accomplish that FULL goal in 2023.

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:

First and foremost, I learned a lot about training. About HR, POWER, ZONES, etc., etc., stuff that MATTERS! Particularly as you start going long course.

With regards to the SWIM, Cozumel’s SWIM was the biggest positive delta I have ever achieved in any athletic endeavor concerning expectation vs. performance. All through training, while my swim technique improved, I remained relatively slow vs. my peers, swimming long swims at around 2:30 per 100 yards. As such, I anticipated a swim north of 50 minutes, and my goal was to break 50 minutes. I swam Cozumel in 35 MINUTES (1:53 per 100); never did I think that was possible. And even more impressive, yards 1000 – 1500 were at a 1:38 per 100-yard pace. I was blown away. All the frustration and struggle with technique both in the pools and in the open water paid off in Cozumel as I finally found my form and “felt the water”!

The Bike journey has been spectacular. Highlighted by my first 55 and 75-mile rides and then multiple 50-60ish mile rides in training. What started as struggling to maintain 15mph became comfortable and strong at 20mph. What was being dropped by groups riding at 22mph became me pulling for those same groups at 24mph—all driven by better technique, better fitness, and, yes, a better bike. I went from the guy afraid to train in cycling because it is dangerous and uncomfortable to the guy who prefers cycling over the other two disciplines and looks forward to improving further.

My sub-3-hour Cozumel 70.3 56-mile ride and my Loggerhead Sprint ride of 13 miles averaging almost 22 mph are the highlights of this season.

With regards to the RUN, just being able to complete Loggerhead and then Cozumel was a huge achievement, considering the calf issue. That said, learning about techniques such as dry needling, flossing, and others, are valuable pieces of information. Running Loggerhead well under 9-minute miles without pain was a tremendous achievement. I was also proud of training 8-10 miles several times at roughly 10-minute miles, considering how long I was away from running. And while the Cozumel run was brutal, my legs, lungs, and heart held up for 2:48 in 100-degree temperature, and I also take tremendous pride in that. Knowing I tested months ago at a 6:30 minute mile and likely could break 6:00 today bodes well for future training and races as my body recalls the 11 marathons and multiple half marathons. I have run and know that to go 13 miles sub 7:30 is possible, as are the correlated speeds at the shorter distances. Been there, done that… will get back there again.

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

1. Eating clean.
2. Being FULLY committed to the high-quality training days that I can get to consistently. This year it was Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. I hope to add another day or even two as I close the year. But those four days, I was religious about them. And quite honestly, that schedule allowed me to rest and recover, which was probably appropriate for this past cycle.
3. I had and have lots of fun! I trained with a smile the VAST MAJORITY of the time!

What excites you the most about being involved in triathlon?

The people – I have said for 25 years, “You will not meet a nicer group of people than those you will meet involved in endurance sports!” Cozumel did not disappoint, as has happened often at the end of past races of mine; as I was struggling through mile 12 of the run, some pro or top age grouper, I guess doing his cool down two hours later, comes running the opposite way with nothing but words of encouragement, even ran with me for like 20 yards. It’s a special group of people! The Full Circle Tribe fits that description, “a special group of people,” as well or better than any team out there.

Also, I love to test myself. And triathlon allows you to do that in ways that I would have thought were done for me when I left high school and that portion of my athletic career. Mentally, physically and emotionally, triathlons of any size, shape, or form test your abilities, your conditioning, your strength, and most of all your discipline!

What would you say to someone on the fence about joining our training program?

Whether a true beginner, a novice, an intermediate, or an experienced accomplished triathlete, FULL CIRCLE Coaching has a program for you.  That said, be prepared to take in A LOT of information quickly. Don’t allow yourself to be overwhelmed. Be willing to ask lots of questions. It is not, “Hey, let’s go for a little swim, a casual bike ride, or a Sunday jog.” It is a sport, but it is very much a science, and FC focuses on the science of it. So be prepared to learn a lot and even be a bit intimidated by all the data and tech. Just know it is all there to keep you healthy and make you better!

This could be you! You too can become the triathlete you always dreamed of! APPLY Here!

P.S. October is Breast Cancer Awareness month.
Full Circle has teamed up with Property Force to help promote the fundraising Bike Ride Event on OCTOBER 15th. Click REGISTRATION for details.
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.

Be intentional in living the life you want

by fullcircle, posted in Blogs, Mindset

Be intentional in living the life you want

Most people spend a lifetime clear on what they DON’T want for themselves.

That creates a constant state of yearning for more.

But it’s confusing for our brains because we often don’t get clear enough to tell our brain what we actually desire.

This creates a low likelihood of ever getting what we actually want – it’s because we aren’t being completely intentional.

A lot of people go years and years LIVING like that. Just doing it for no certain reason. Or for all reasons. Or for any reasons.

But if you want to get somewhere – if you want to create the thing that you want – then you must be intentional.

  • Why am I doing this?
  • Who’s it for?
  • What result do I want – and when?

It’s how you begin to establish a life of meaning.

A life that means what you want it to mean. That should include a healthy lifestyle, a proper weight, a good relationship with food, etc. 

A life of meaning must include other priorities, too.

But priorities are, by definition, not haphazard. And healthy habits don’t just form on their own.

Choose to live the life you envision for yourself. Then … CREATE IT!

Curious about Full Circle’s Triathlon Transformation program?
You too can become the triathlete you always dreamed of!
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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.

Rockstar Swimmer: Tim Skladzien

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Rockstar Swimmer: Tim Skladzien

Coach’s Notes:

I was psyched to hear from Tim when he reached out to me to train for Alligator Lighthouse swim.

He joined my Swim Essentials virtual training program since he lives in Illinois and we started with the video analysis and swim testing.

From there I gave him specific drills to correct his form along with swim specific strength and stretches as well as his online training program to reach his maximum potential for the 8-mile open water swim race.

Seeing him in our biweekly group coaching calls and checking in on his form monthly allowed him to achieve success despite never having swum in the open ocean for a race like this. He had a personal record in his 5k in Lake Michigan along the way to success in a very wavy open ocean Alligator Lighthouse swim. Super Proud of you Tim. Congratulations – You are a Rockstar Swimmer!

Age:

30

Profession:

Aquatics Manager at Foglia YMCA in Lake Zurich, IL


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

I heard about FCC when I searched Alligator Lighthouse on Youtube and a video of Coach Erinne talking about her experience swimming popped up and chose to go with FCC to work on my journey of training for the 8-mile ocean swim.

What is your “A” race for this season?

My A race was the Alligator Lighthouse swim. 

Please share your BIG goals:

To do another ocean swim in 2024. Maybe stick to a fresh water swim race Summer of 2023? Yet to be determined.

Tell me about your successes so far:

Completing my first ever Alligator Lighthouse swim in 6:37 min. It was tough being from the Midwest where we don’t have access to the ocean like Floridians do. However, I did my best given the fact that the current and waves were tough in getting to the lighthouse. 

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:

PR time achieved for 3 mi Lake Michigan swim.

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

1. Support from Family and Friends.
2. Support from my work of allowing me to make this swim happen.
3. My brother doing an amazing job on navigating as my kayaker. 

What excites you the most about being involved in triathlon?

While I am currently not training for any triathlons, the only thing that excites me is competing against other swimmers in the race and training races.

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

Have fun with training, work hard and do your best! 

Curious about Full Circle’s Virtual Swim Essentials Program?
You too can become the triathlete you always dreamed of!
APPLY 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.

From Stressed, Smoking and Overweight to Cleansed, Healthy Triathlete in Just a Few Months; Christian Crews Achieves Rockstar Triathlete Success

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 Coach Erinne’s Notes:  Christian Crews has accomplished so much in such a short time.  He fits it all in while being a great husband, dad to two kids and entrepreneur.  Riding his bike to the pool and back, trading training mornings with his wife and living his new healthy lifestyle.  I couldn’t be more proud of his drive and performance.

The sky is the limit Christian; Way to go and only 1 triathlon done, so much more to come!!!

Meet CHRISTIAN CREWS, Full Circle Coaching Rockstar Triathlete

Age: 45
Profession: Jack of all Trades Master of None…entrepreneur/angel

Why you chose FCC to help you on your triathlon/health and wellness journey? By pure chance and a great fortune!

What is your “A” race for this season? Miami Man – November Int’l Triathlon.

Please share your BIG goals: Do a Full Ironman® by the time I am 50 yrs old.

Tell me about your successes so far:  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:

One year ago I smoked, was overweight, and was very stressed with a new start-up.  On June 30, 2017, I decided that health and family life was to be my focus going forward, so that day I smoked my last cigarette as my family and I started a long overdue family vacation.  After 2 weeks of smoking detox, I felt I needed a “carrot” to keep me from smoking so I signed up for a sprint triathlon (Key West Tri).  The idea being that the training would keep me from smoking.  So I googled a Tri Training Plan for newbies and joined Erinne’s Swim Masters class in October of 2017, later to realize I needed a team to train with so I joined Full Circle in December.  It only took a running evaluation by Coach Erinne in December, to get me running a 5k without stopping/walking and I was hooked on Full Circle and Tri Training.

I consider doing and finishing the Las Olas Sprint Tri a huge success and I now have a benchmark to beat on future sprints planned for the year.  Another big success so far, is completing a 5k race this weekend without walking with a PR of 27:10!

Swim – I am swimming faster and longer than ever;  Bike – from never riding a road bike (I didn’t know how/why to use bike gears) to a 19.1 mph average in Las Olas Sprint Tri;  Run – from the KB Lighthouse Run 5k time of 31:05 (run/walk) to the Patches 5k time of 27:10 (PR) without walking!!!

On the Health/Nutrition side I am still smoke free, did Erinne’s prescribed “Gut Cleanse” in January and have lost 10 lbs since October of last year.  In terms of biggest Goal achieved – finishing my first triathlon (Las Olas Sprint) in under 1 hr and 30 min, which I finished in 1 hr 24 min.

Name 2 or 3 things that have made the biggest difference in your journey:
1.  Erinne’s evaluations, especially the swimming and running.
2.  The “Gut Cleanse” to start the year.
3.  Training with my new family, the Full Circle Team, which supports, pushes and encourages you to get better and faster while still having fun.

What excites you the most about being involved in triathlon? Being called an “athlete”  🙂

What would you say to another person who was on the fence about joining our training program?
“Just do it,” it will change your life for the better.

P.S.  This could be you!  If you are interested in learning more about Full Circle Coaching call us at 786-586-6057 today or check out our website www.fullcirclecoaching.co, or follow us on your favorite social media:

Victor Morales Achieves Rockstar Triathlete Success

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Coach Erinne’s Notes:  I coach Victor remotely from Miami, as he lives in Naples, Florida.  We communicate via Zoom and review his videos for bike fit and swim and run analysis. He has come a few times to train with us before and after races as well as attending my Swim Essentials Swim training Series. His progress this year is simply amazing, even with having me as a remote coach. I am so impressed with his commitment to accomplish his 70.3 goals and now to get even faster! So very proud of your seriously MASSIVE improvements in all your swim bike and run times (see below- WOW!!!). Looking forward to an EPIC 2018 together!!!!!

Meet VICTOR MORALES, Full Circle Coaching Rockstar Triathlete

Age: 36
Profession: Management Consultant

Why you chose FCC to help you on your triathlon/health and wellness journey? I chose FCC because Erinne offers a holistic approach towards training and helps to prepare yourself to face the challenges that endurance sports represent in a really personalized and tailored way.

What is your “A” race for this season? My “A” race was Ironman Augusta 70.3, I decided to sign up for my first Ironman after completing some sprints and I definitely needed to seek help to be ready for this race

Please share your BIG goals: My goals have changed as I have progressed in life as triathlete

1.- Learn how to swim – As a late bloomer in swimming my first goal was to shift from “swim to survive” to an average swimmer, I couldn’t swim the length of a pool, now I can swim 1.2 miles with no sweat espcially after I took Erinne’s Swim Essential’s last Spring.

2.- Complete my first half ironman – I did this in Augusta in September 2018, I trained for about 7 months to achieve this goal, I completed my first half in 7 hrs.

3.- Improve my fitness- My fitness was below average before I started training, I could barely run for five minutes. Now I can tell I am in the best shape of my life!

Tell me about your successes so far:  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:

Name 2 or 3 things that have made the biggest difference in your journey: 
1. Swim 400m- 25 min to 9 min, I can swim 1.2 miles and enjoy it
2. Bike 10mi – 39 min to 29 min, ride for more than 60 miles without bonking
3. Run 5K – 47 min to 28 min, running is a part of my life now

What excites you the most about being involved in triathlon? Being involved in triathlon and endurance sports enables you to push your limits and rediscover your own boundaries on what you think is possible and the things that you can achieve. It allows you to enter into a deeper connection between your body and mind

What would you say to another person who was on the fence about joining our training program?. This will be a life-changing experience, there are not many things in life that can give a return on investment like this program, the returns are a greater and improved health, increased fitness and the satisfaction of achieving your goals and pushing your limits to new levels are priceless.

P.S.  This could be you!  If you are interested in learning more about Full Circle Coaching call us at 786-586-6057 today or check out our website www.fullcirclecoaching.co, or follow us on your favorite social media:

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Carlos Ruiz Achieves Personal Records across the board in health, swim, bike and run speed despite a DNF in his A race

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Carlos Ruiz 

Coach Erinne’s Notes: I met Carlos at the Bacardi Triathlon Lunch and Learns a gave last year and was super excited he decided to join the Full Circle  team. Despite his hectic work schedule he has made some awesome improvements in all aspects of his triathlon performance. I am most proud of his determination to get to the place of no walking during the run, swimming longer distances without stopping and not getting dropped on the group rides!!! You have come a long way Carlos and I can’t wait to see what 2018 holds for you and your triathlon goals!

Meet Carlos Ruiz, Full Circle Coaching Rockstar Triathlete

Age: 35
Profession: Industrial Engineer, working at Bacardi as Regional Planner

Why you chose FCC to help you on your triathlon/health and wellness journey?  I moved from Mexico a year and half ago and I was looking to join a triathlon team, after Erinne’s visit to Bacardi I was engaged with her training platform and the fact that she is an experienced athlete.

What is your “A” race for this season?  Miami 70.3 in October

Please share your BIG goals:  I’ve always been and on/off triathlete for the last 4 years. My primary goal is to have during 2018 a first time full macro-cycle training and to achieve a 70.3 race under 6 hrs. In the long term, before my 40th birthday I would like to race a full Ironman®.

Tell me about your successes so far:  After joining Full Circle Coaching, I had PRs in Sprint and International distances and for the 1st time I am able to run half a marathon without walking and increasing my average riding speed from 16 mph to 20 mph which for me is a big accomplishment.

What were some of your biggest Improvements in performance for the each of the following?
Swim: First, to be able to swim 1.2miles continuously. Improving my pace from 2:40 /100m to 2:20/100m
Bike: Average speed improved from 16mph to 20mph
Run: Average speed improved from 11minutes per mile to 9.5 minutes per mile
Nutrition/Health: Since joining FC I was able to loose weight from 200lbs to 182lbs. Also, I had the most important advise from Erinne about fueling correctly for training and racing.

Please include any Personal Records and Goals achieved:  Sprint: 1:21:29, International: 2:36:08, 70.3: From last year Miami Miami 70.3 I reduced my swimming by 17 minutes and until mile 30 before having an issue by hitting a hole during the bike leg on the bike I had a 24 minute reduction of my time.

Name 2 or 3 things that have made the biggest difference in your journey:
1. Full support from my wife and her encouraging me to keep going
2. Personal attention from Erinne
3. Learning how to fuel and following the training plan as is, even if it is hard to follow.

What excites you the most about being involved in triathlon?  The fact that you are racing against yourself and being able to see little and major improvements day by day.  Being part of an exclusive community of people challenging themselves to be a better person and be really committed to achieve personal goals.

What would you say to another person who was on the fence about joining our training program?  Do not hesitate, trust yourself, the coaches and the program. Try it for one month and you’ll see a better you than one month before. You’ll love it!!

 

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Christina Avila Achieves Rockstar Triathlete Success

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Coach Erinne’s Notes: Christina was a true beginner when she first joined us. She joined at the lowest level just attending the morning classes and she was focused on only the distance of the race and not concerned with form, technique or speed work and strength. By simply attending classes- NO ONLINE program at all, she has made some amazing improvements. The Full Circle Coaching work hard to make sure each athlete get the attention they need at every training session. Christina’s improvements include no more knee pain due to improved strength and flexibility to getting faster by including intervals and skills training at the group sessions. I am super proud of her and love her ever present smile and sunny disposition. She is one to watch! Congrats on an amazing triathlon season Christina!

Meet Christina Avila, Full Circle Coaching Rockstar Triathlete

Age: 42
Profession: Curriculum Support Specialist, MDCPS

Why you chose FCC to help you on your triathlon/health and wellness journey?  Initially, I chose FCC to help me on my triathlon journey because I needed more explicit coaching for running and strength training.

What is your “A” race for this season?  I am unsure what my “A” race will be for this coming season but I would like to complete a 70.3. I would like to do the Olympic distance Escape to Miami so I can swim from the island.

Please share your BIG goals:  To be able to complete a 70.3 without falling apart.  To continue getting stronger and building endurance.  To be faster in the swim, bike, and run.

Tell me about your successes so far:  I am very happy to say that I recently completed my very first international distance triathlon. It was very challenging for me but I was able to finish it despite the weather. I have also completed several sprint triathlons that have consecutively shown improvement in speed.

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:  Each sprint triathlon I did this year showed improvement in the swim, bike, run, and transition. My swim improved by almost two minutes from the first trilogy to the fourth, and my run by six minutes. I recently PR’d my 5k running time, and completed my first international distance triathlon.

Name 2 or 3 things that have made the biggest difference in your journey:
1. Being consistent in training
2. Getting more individualized attention during track
3. Taking part in the Friday strength training class that has made me stronger and eliminated my knee pain.

What excites you the most about being involved in triathlon?  I love being involved in triathlon! There is so much to be excited about! I am not the fastest, but I love being able to challenge myself and see improvement over time. There is nothing like getting to the finish line and knowing that you made it! It is also great to be part of a group of people that share the same passion and are nothing but supportive and encouraging to one another.

What would you say to another person who was on the fence about joining our training program?  I would say to definitely try it out.  I love starting my day with a training session, especially the Wednesday swim class and the Friday strength training class.  The FC group is very welcoming, and it is very motivating to be among such incredible athletes.

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Even after 6 years Ironman Triathlete Steven Bolitho is Still Getting Faster and Staying Healthy

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Steven Bolitho 

Coach Erinne’s Notes: Steve is an amazing athlete. He never gives in to any setback and hits every training session rain, shine or cold. We were all concerned with his heart condition, but instead of it being a setback he has come through surgery stronger and faster than ever. He just set a new personal record at Miami Man 2018 and is hitting new speed goals for his long course goal of breaking 12 hours at his next Ironman®. The best part about Steve is his sense of humor and sarcasm- he always makes the team laugh and we love having him on our Team. Steve you will no doubt achieve your next goal and any others you have set for yourself. Thanks so much for choosing Full Circle as your Triathlon Tribe!

Meet Steven Bolitho, Full Circle Coaching Rockstar Triathlete

Age: 50
Profession: Management

Why you chose FCC to help you on your triathlon/health and wellness journey? FCC was recommended to me by a friend who passionately sold me on the virtues of Erinne and her coaching expertise. (Thanks Jose)  its now been over 6 years that I have been with FCC and its still going strong.

What is your “A” race for this season? Ironman® Texas and SOS Triathlon NY

Please share your BIG goals: I am trying to go Sub 12 hours at Ironman®  Texas.

Tell me about your successes so far: I have finished approximately 30 races including Sprint, Olympic, Half and Full Ironman® events, 2 mile swims and a plethora of run distances. My last Ironman® I finished in 12:22 and look forward to beating that time.

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: My swim time has gone from 2:30/ 100 pace to 1:45/100 pace; Bike average power went from 190  to 210 watts and my run times have remained constant despite some setbacks. What everyone needs to understand is I achieved these goals after having an ablation surgery to control A-fib and being diagnosed with a bicuspid heart value with an ascending aortic aneurysm. Erinne remained not just supportive when I received this news and went through surgery but also actively assisted in helping me control some of the side effects including breathing difficulties and elevated heart rate. I am absolutely convinced I would not only have given up this sport when I was given my diagnosis but also reverted to an unhealthy lifestyle without her support, understanding and coaching.

What excites you the most about being involved in triathlon? The feeling of achievement continues to drive me and every time I race I look forward to seeing my improved results.

What would you say to another person who was on the fence about joining our training program? Stop procrastinating and take the leap.

 

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Beda Molina achieves Rockstar Triathlete Success (2nd year in a row) and Places top 10 at Ironman Miami 70.3, 2017

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Coach Erinne’s Notes:
This lady never ceases to impress me. Her energy is infectious and wow can she dance! Most importantly, her dedication to her beloved sport of triathlon is unmatched. Whether she is with us at the group sessions or on her own she does not miss her training, even in rain and wind. Getting up at 4:30 is part of her routine often, but she makes training a priority. I am so happy she has done the rest, recovery and strength training over the previous 6 months to eliminate her hamstring injuries and race these 2 races back to back with great success. Using the tools that I give her we predicted her last 2 races within 3 minutes of her goal time. That is what good coaching and training is all about, an awesome coach/ athlete communication and relationship. I am so proud of you Lady! Can’t wait to see what you do in 2018! shoot for the moon and you will make it!.

Meet Beda Molina, Full Circle Coaching Rockstar Triathlete

Age: 51 years old

Profession: Business owner

Why you chose FCC to help you on your triathlon/health and wellness journey?  I Chose Full Circle Coaching because I trust Coach Erinne Guthrie’s knowledge, and I love the group of people in the team.

What is your “A” race for this season? I had two “A” races this season, Ironman 70.3 Augusta, and Ironman 70.3 Miami.

Please share your BIG goals: My big goals are to keep lowering my race times, avoid injuries, and prepare for an excellent full distance race next season.

Tell me about your successes so far: My successes so far, are in the results achieved in my three races this season. I was able to win AG in my first race this season, Olympic distance and quite competitive group.  Then finishing a sub 6 hrs half distance at Augusta felt really good, and in Miami I was able to place top ten in my division.

Name 2 or 3 things that have made the biggest difference in your journey:
1.  First, the swim keeps getting better, I exit the water with a ton of energy, I will be focusing in the swim in the next few months.

2. I can now put together a strong bike and a strong run within the same race, which is very important, I definitely have improved in both disciplines.

3.  I have been able to stay away from any significant injury and have maintained a good health in general this season, so I intend to continue to follow Coach’s guidance in strengthening workouts and nutrition.

The things that have made the biggest difference are: following a training plan and being consistent with my training sessions and nutrition and being able to make a good race plan with accurate and realistic race times, something I learned from coach Erinne, which is an important tool as I have recently found out.

What excites you the most about being involved in triathlon?  What excites me about triathlon is getting to know so many people that are out there doing what I’m doing, the sport is in my opinion growing more each year particularly for us not so young athletes, also getting good results in race day and watching my conditions get better with the training are both exciting.

What would you say to another person who was on the fence about joining our training program? To those considering joining our training program, I would recommend to join, it is certainly has helped me.

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