Tag: ironman

How’s your head?

by fullcircle, posted in Blogs, Swim

How’s your head?

Proper head position while swimming freestyle is probably the most common thing that needs correction when I work with swimmers.

99% of swimmers look forward instead of straight down in a neutral head and neck position.

Can you imagine walking around looking up all day? Your neck would hurt, and you would miss out on a lot right in front of you!

When you look forward in the water, your forehead breaks the surface of the water (creating drag), and then your hips and legs drop low, also creating drag.

Then when you turn your head to breathe, your mouth is underwater, so you lift your head even higher to get air, and guess what? More drag, more resistance as you swim through the water! NOT FUN!

This is one of the reasons head-up swimmers are slower in the water- too much resistance slowing them down.

But there is a good explanation: swimming with your head up is where most new swimmers start.

We are land mammals and need air to live, and being in water can cause stress in our brains, we could die if we don’t know what we are doing, so the fear is real!

In addition, your fight-or-flight hormones can get triggered simply by being in the water unless you have adequately trained and built your confidence so you feel safe in the water.

The brain will tell the body, “the air is up, so you must lift your head to breathe.” But, as mentioned above, this causes drag and makes slipping through the water in your streamline difficult.

We must reprogram the brain, so it feels safe to face down in the water. Teach yourself to roll on your side rather than lift your head to breathe (look for my other swim technique videos on how to breathe properly while swimming in the water).

The Paddle Lead Drill in this video will help you gain awareness of the perfect place for your head while swimming. With this drill, you can perfect your head position for less drag and still get all the air you need.

-Start by kicking with fins on, arms by your side, and placing the paddle on the top of your head. 

-Your forward movement will keep the paddle in place. Next, start face down, blow your bubbles, and flip onto your back to breathe, keeping the paddle in place.

-The next progression is to kick on your side with the paddle on your head. Start by looking straight down and blowing bubbles out of your nose, then turn your head to the side to breathe without lifting the head and losing the paddle.

-Turn the head so that one goggle and your mouth are clear of the water to breathe in, then look back down to the bottom of the pool and repeat the process. Be sure to practice both sides.

When you have mastered the above, add your arm movement and swim freestyle, still keeping the paddle in place, breathing, and stroking.

When the paddle stays in place the whole time, and you are not swallowing water, you know your head is in the correct position!

Finally, remove the fins and start the whole process over again.

Happy Swimming.

Want to learn all the most critical skills for swimming? My Swim Essentials Program starts March 25th.

Click HERE for complete details & registration!

Do you have other questions? Click this link: http://www.scheduleyou.in/5ZIsVaU to schedule your FREE Triathlon Breakthrough Session.

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.

Daily Habits Lead to Big Outcomes

by fullcircle, posted in Blogs, Mindset

Daily Habits Lead to Big Outcomes

We’ve all heard the old saying, “A journey of 1,000 miles begins with a single step.”

But why is it so hard to remember when pursuing positive health changes, big goals, and outcomes?

Maybe because marketers brainwash us to believe in quick, miracle fixes for everything – instant weight loss, spot reductions, and more.

Sorry, but ancient sayings persist for a good reason: This one is true!

So, the secret to making big, positive changes isn’t instant gratification.

It’s making small changes to create new daily habits.

The philosophy made a huge best-seller in the book “Atomic Habits,” which suggests we make a molecular change at first, then add to it more and more, and repeat this until a new, positive behavior becomes ingrained in our life.

It’s the age old idea of delayed gratification: If I make this small sacrifice today, I will be really, really happy about it later.

  • If I save 10 percent of my paycheck, I’ll have money when it’s time to retire.
  • If I reduce my number of junk snacks by, say, one for the first week, then I’ll have cut them all in no time.
  • If I lift a small weight to start out and then keep lifting it until I’m stronger, I can add more weight later… and repeat the process until I’m as strong and lean as I like.
  • If I get in the water and swim 15 minutes today, it will be easier if I do it again in 2 days, and so on!

So, as 2023 continues, keep in mind this super-wise advice to start small, make progress one step at a time… be consistent… be patient… and you will BE SUCCESSFUL in whatever you pursue.

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

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.

The Importance of Having a Coach at this Time of Year

by fullcircle, posted in Blogs, Mindset

The Importance of Having a Coach at This Time of Year 

Have you ever used a coach?

Some people use them in work to get to the next level (and we sometimes call those “mentors”).

Some use them in relationships to strengthen bonds.

Some use them in diet and exercise to guide them through challenging periods of change.

Some use them to learn a new sport or help them get faster in running or triathlon

And right now, at the start of the year, it is a challenging period of change for many people. 

Face it, even if life is going along well, you can’t help but wonder how it can get better in the new year… or worry about where you might get tripped up.

If you want to be stronger and more effective – at anything – then you should consider hiring a coach to increase your odds of success.

Why? Here are just three reasons.

  1. January and February always bring a ton of sheer pressure and hype that can trip you up. Resolutions, parties, projections… It can be so overwhelming! A coach helps you clear the nonsense and focus on what matters to you.
  2. A coach brings a somewhat dispassionate voice that friends and family can’t. Sure, a coach “likes” you, and maybe you’re even friendly. But a good coach stays at a respectable distance so she can see what others can’t and say what others won’t.
  3. A coach knows tricks you don’t know… like an accountant can do your taxes, and a mechanic can fix your car, right? A good coach uses her expertise to bring solutions and tactics to the table – resources YOU DO NOT KNOW ABOUT or, at least, how to use most effectively.

Don’t let the distractions and emotions of the season cloud your judgment. Use a coach to help you see clearly and act decisively.

You’ll be SO glad you did.

Do you know about my 16-week (virtual) training program to help you get faster for your next triathlon in less time?

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

Here’s how it works
You get the ideal blueprint that makes you faster and stronger inside the 16-week Triathlon Transformation Training program

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

  • You don’t know what you don’t know when it comes to learning the exact skills to be successful in the sport of triathlon.
  • Improving strength and increasing energy are the secrets to preventing injury and burnout.
  • Other programs push athletes beyond their ability with wasted junk miles and excess volume leading to disappointment and failure.
  • With my 16-week Triathlon Transformation Program, the focus is on you as an individual; your form, technique, strength, fueling, and mindset. Through video analysis, metabolic testing, holistic lifestyle coaching, and a supportive community, you will achieve all your triathlon dreams and goals to get faster in less time.

So please use this link to fill out the application.

I’m only accepting five new members, so space is limited. Don’t delay your dreams another day!

I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Coach Erinne Guthrie

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

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.

Is This The Hardest Part for You Too?

by fullcircle, posted in Blogs, Mindset

 Is This the Hardest Part for You Too?

Starting something – ANYTHING – is often the most challenging part.

But if you can take action, one little first step, it gets easier.

This isn’t a self-help platitude. IT’S SCIENCE!

Remember Sir Isaac Newton? He said a body at rest tends to stay that way, and a body in motion will stay that way, too. 

The point is, don’t feel bad about yourself because it’s sometimes hard to leave the house and go to the gym,……. or get on the bike……… or out the door for a run… start building a new healthy habit… or start doing anything you REALLY want to do but can’t seem to get motivated about.

I have been struggling with this myself this year.

The solution is often to take one small step. Just one. If you want to go work out, then please, start by putting on your gym clothes and your sneakers.

Tell yourself that’s all you must do: Just get dressed for the run, gym, etc.

Then what?

Well, shoot. Now you’re dressed; you might as well go out the door, right? And then what are you going to do except start running… See what I’m doing here?

Seriously! It’s a simple mind trick that works wonders. It’s like how a recovering alcoholic tells herself she just has to go one day at a time without drinking – even though she knows full well that she can’t ever do it again.

I started this year with walks and weights. Then walk/run and a bike ride.

I went from training 1x/ week to now up to 4-5x, and I can tell you it feels so good to be back, and my body wants more!

Little bites are so much more digestible than giant ones!

One action leads to another… causing momentum… and so on…

And if you need support getting started, I’m here for it…

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

Do you know about my 16-week (virtual) training program to help you get faster for your next triathlon in less time?

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

Here’s how it works
You get the ideal blueprint that makes you faster and stronger inside the 16-week Triathlon Transformation Training program

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

  • You don’t know what you don’t know when it comes to learning the exact skills to be successful in the sport of triathlon.
  • Improving strength and increasing energy are the secrets to preventing injury and burnout.
  • Other programs push athletes beyond their actual ability with wasted junk miles and excess volume leading to disappointment and failure.
  • With my 16-week Triathlon Transformation Program, the focus is on you as an individual; your form, technique, strength, fueling, and mindset. Through video analysis, metabolic testing, holistic lifestyle coaching, and a supportive community, you will achieve all your triathlon dreams and goals to get faster in less time.

So please use this link to fill out the application.

I’m only accepting five new members, so space is limited. Don’t delay your dreams another day!

I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Coach Erinne Guthrie

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

You’re Right

by fullcircle, posted in Blogs, Mindset

You’re Right

Henry Ford said a great many wise things.

My favorite: “Whether you think you can or you think you can’t, you’re right.”

And this is never more powerful to remember at a turning point, like the start of a new year, when we look forward with hope, excitement, and – yes – sometimes even fear.

It’s OK to be afraid. Just remember that it can’t stop you from doing what you need to do. And the key to overcoming that fear isn’t to wait for it to go away.

The key is to decide on the next right thing to do, acknowledge the fear, and then do the right thing anyway.

Your self-belief must be strong enough to propel you past the doubt. Call it faith if you want to – in yourself or something more powerful.

But hold onto that belief during the tough times because this committed mindset and bravery will be tested repeatedly.

  • Can I have the healthy life I want?
  • Can I be the kind of partner/parent/friend/employee I aspire to be?
  • Can I love myself and those around me every day, even when it’s hard?
  • Can I do something as big as a triathlon or Ironman?

Whether you think you can or you think you can’t… YOU’RE RIGHT.

Resolve to make a positive choice. To believe in yourself.

Are you interested in learning how I can help you with your health, wellness, and triathlon goals?

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

Erinne Guthrie, 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.

Why New Year’s Plans Often Fail

by fullcircle, posted in Blogs, Mindset

Why New Year’s Plans Often Fail

Every January, millions of people make promises to themselves in New Year’s Resolutions.

  • “This is the year I finally get in shape!”
  • “This is the year I will do a triathlon.”
  • “This is the year I lose the weight!”
  • “This is the year I start my business!”

And then, by February, the vast majority have failed already.

Let’s talk about why.

If we discuss a few common reasons why well-intentioned resolutions fail so often, then maybe we can find a better way to reach the desired end.

  1. They’re too vague. Instead of saying, “I want to get in shape,” say you’re going to spend 15 minutes walking around the neighborhood twice a week. (Don’t worry – it will lead to more.)
  2. Don’t be so demanding of yourself. Realize that the best change is gradual.
  3. Choose to do something positive that you enjoy, and then you won’t have to force yourself to do it every day.
  4. You don’t track your progress. If you want to eat better, download an app to record what you eat every day. If you want to slim down, take a photo of yourself each week so you can see that, despite how you might feel, you really are making progress.
  5. You don’t know your “why.” If you don’t have a compelling reason for doing what you’re doing, it’s bound to fail.
  6. There’s no date set to accomplish the goal. Set a date and create a mantra around it. “It is March 30th, and I completed a triathlon and feel stronger and healthier than ever” repeat it often!
  7. Follow a proven system. Surround yourself with others on the same journey, and hire a coach if you need help.

The key is to examine your desire a little more deeply, and then take little, bite-sized actions each day to get started.

As they say, “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” And is followed by another… and another…

As a gift, here is my 90-minute Vision Planning workshop recording.

The feedback was excellent. Please use it to help create a true vision for 2023. It will only be available this week, so don’t delay!

Need some help in creating your version of your best life? Click this link: http://www.scheduleyou.in/5ZIsVaU to schedule your FREE Triathlon Breakthrough Session and let’s do it together!

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

Creating success through the holiday season

by fullcircle, posted in Blogs, Mindset

Creating success through the holiday season

The holidays can be a time of joy.

They can be a time of feeling overwhelmed and frazzled.

And they can – surprise! – also be a time to focus and get important things done.

How to succeed during this time of year? Here are five tips to keep you merry and happy into 2023.

  1. Assess what’s important to you. And I don’t mean shopping! Count your blessings – literally. Write down all the good stuff – what makes you happy and smile. Write a long list as fast as you can without pausing to think. Then go back and edit it down to the top five or six items you hope to pursue in 2023. I promise it’ll bring you clarity.
  2. Consider where you need help. Here again, write it all out. In the brainstorming round, you’re not judging yourself or your ideas. That comes next. Do you need a mentor at work? A Triathlon Coach? Should you take a night-school course on personal finance? Take a nutrition and lifestyle course? These items should connect at least generally to the list of what’s important to you.
  3. Love the ones you’re with. If you’re with the people you love the most, that’s great. Be sure to let them know in word and deed how important they are. But it’s more than OK, too, if you’re with other people; be sure to show them the affection and respect they deserve, as well. Fully embrace your circumstances. 
  4. Give of yourself. Whether you’re just super-present for people in your life or whether you volunteer at a local food bank… you’ll uplift yourself and others by volunteering your time, talents, and maybe even money. Giving freely with love and no expectations really is a gift that pays huge dividends to the giver.
  5. Take advantage of the time. Conventional wisdom says we don’t have any free time during the holidays. But for many, we have holiday-related pockets that we can put to good use. Read that big novel. Get your taxes together. Meet a friend for a workout. It’s your free time, so you decide!

The key to having a successful holiday season is mindfulness. Remember to be grateful, aware, loving, generous, and engaged.

Happy Holidays, for sure!

Join Me December 29th, for my 90-minute Vision Planning Workshop, where I will walk you through the steps above to set yourself up for an amazing 2023!

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.

Sick? Feel Better Quickly

by fullcircle, posted in Blogs, Nutrition

Immune Boosting Protocol

At the first sign of illness – sore throat, feeling run down, low fever, and or sniffles, please take action immediately with some of my suggestions!

I am not a doctor, and don’t pretend to be one, so if you feel you need a doctor or hospital, please take care of yourself!

However, if you want some alternatives for feeling better, the items below are a list of what I personally use whenever I start to feel sick.

Of course, boosting your immune system by eating clean, getting good sleep, reducing stress, and living by my holistic lifestyle principles is important; sometimes, we need a little support.

Wellness Formula – If you’re feeling symptoms, you can take as many as 3/hour with lots of water or three capsules, 3x/day. Wellness Formula Capsules – take three daily for three weeks out of every month for improved immune boosting.
Source Naturals Wellness Formula Bio-Aligned Vitamins & Herbal Defense For Immune System Support – Dietary Supplement & Immunity Booster – 240 Capsules
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Echinacea Plus Tea- drink as desired, a few cups a day, great for travel.
https://amzn.to/2UbAwSR

Sore Throat; Gaia Echinacea Throat Spray
Spray liberally in the throat several times a day- also great for canker sores.
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Occilocossinum
Take an ampule of pellets under the tongue every 6 hours until symptoms subside. Do not combine with essential oils. Great for the whole family.
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Sinus Symptoms;  Sinufix capsules and nasal spray
Take 2 capsules 2-3x/day and spray 2x/day
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Nasal Spray: https://amzn.to/3n4V3EU

On Guard Essential Oil throat lozenges
https://new.fullcirclecoaching.com/store-2/doTerra-ONGUARD-Lozenges-p162397022

On Guard Oil
Kills bacteria and viruses and can be purchased as a throat spray or hand sanitizer. Put in a diffuser, great for travel (I usually have it in stock).
https://new.fullcirclecoaching.com/store-2/doTerra-On-Guard-p168512704

Breathe Essential oil
Rub on chest and bottoms of feet, place in a diffuser.
https://new.fullcirclecoaching.com/store-2/doTERRA-Breathe%C2%AE-Respiratory-Blend-p174152019

Clear Lung is great for coughs-
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Nothing improves your immune system more than eating clean and living the 6-holistic lifestyle principles.

If you need support with your lifestyle and nutrition, please check out my Nutrition and lifestyle course.

Or, set up a call with me by calling/texting me at 786-586-6057 today, or better yet, click this link: http://www.scheduleyou.in/5ZIsVaU to schedule your FREE Triathlon Breakthrough Session to see if this program is for you!

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

Rockstar Triathlete Willy Larreal

by fullcircle, posted in ROCKSTARS

Rockstar Triathlete Willy Larreal

Coach’s Notes:

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:

  1. Nutrition, I think the nutrition made a big difference in the performance.
  2. Swim, I was focused on technique the whole way. 
  3. 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.

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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.

The 80/20 rule will help you maintain through the holidays

by fullcircle, posted in Blogs, Nutrition

The 80/20 rule will help you maintain through the holidays

Have you heard of the 80/20 Rule? 

It’s a helpful idea to manage stress and time. It’s SUPER-helpful during the holidays when lots of us need help remembering what’s important, managing resources, and improving how we get things done.

Here’s what it says, in a nutshell: 80 percent of the outcomes in life come from 20 percent of the causes.

Put another way; we get the most results from a fraction of our efforts.

Put another way, don’t run around like a chicken with its head cut off trying to do everything! It’s really not productive.

And I’m pointing this out during this hectic time of year because – it’s so easy to get overwhelmed and stressed by the holidays that we do run around like that unfortunate bird.

  • Because we accept as “URGENT” all those demands put on us by other people.
  • Because we have FOMO.
  • Because we don’t want to let people down.

So, take a moment… Breathe… And remember to focus your energy on the few things that will bring you the most happiness. Like exercising and training for triathlon! 😉

And might I remind you I live by this rule all year round!

READY TO FIND OUT IF MY PROGRAM IS RIGHT FOR YOU?
FILL OUT MY FREE TRIATHLON TRANSFORMATION APPLICATION 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.