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Rockstar Triathlete; Javier Torres A Personal Record at every Distance in 2018

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Rockstar Triathlete; Javier Torres, A personal record at every distance in 2018

Coach’s Notes: Javier is a serious Rockstar Triathlete to have PR’s in every distance race from sprint to Ironman in 2018.  Possibly my shyest quietest athlete, he proved there is a lion under all that calm demeanor.  When he sets his mind to it he gets it done despite a busy travel schedule and being a great dad and husband.  If he had a niggling possible injury he let me know right away and then did what it took to stay on track.  This dedication is what it takes to get it right.  I couldn’t be more proud of you Javier, and it only took me a month of begging to get him to talk about himself.  Thanks for doing this, it just might motivate someone else to believe they can do it too!

Age: 35

Profession:  Software Engineer

Why you chose FCC to help you on your triathlon/health and wellness journey? I was transitioning from another training team and my prior coach suggested I reach out to Full Circle.  Erinne was recommended for her depth of experience, knowledge and long history in triathlon training.

What is your “A” race for this season? Ironman Florida, 2018

Please share your BIG goals:  This year I want to finish an Ironman distance race, not with a specific time goal but to just finish it without feeling completely depleted.  A secondary goal was to finish a 70.3 race under 6 hours.  Going forward, my medium term goal is to improve my 70.3 time (targeting under 5:30) and improve my marathon times (hopefully somewhere in the 3:50 range); longer term goal is to qualify for Nationals’/Worlds.

Tell me about your successes so far:  I attempted my first sprint triathlon back in 2013 (Escape to Miami, in which I was not able to even finish the swim), to this year finishing my first Ironman distance event.  I think one of the more subtle successes over that time has been in the confidence going into races.  Where before, my mindset was just “get through” the swim and “do what I can” on the bike, now I feel more confidence going into races.  In retrospect, the other success over this past year has been in the ability to recover after races. Before joining Full Circle, it felt as though it would take 5 – 7 days to start feeling normal after a race. Now I feel ready to train a day or two after an event.

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.  The largest improvement for me has been in the swimming and biking.  Not just in time/speed but also an improvement in form.  On the sprint distance, I have dropped between 8 – 10 minutes, finishing in under an hour for the first time this year. On the 70.3 distance, I have managed to drop approximately 45 minutes since joining with Full Circle.  I believe one of the biggest factors in those improvements has been understanding pacing.  Through coaching and training, I have a better sense of what I am capable of in each discipline and how to put those together along with nutrition to have a solid race.

Name 2 or 3 things that have made the biggest difference in your journey:
1. The Full Circle team –  From team mates that push you during training, to team mates that come to races to cheer for you and others, the full circle team provides both a sense of comfort and desire to perform better.

2. Consistent training. Having a detailed training plan to follow that is tailored to my goals, as well as the ability to ask the coaches questions about the workouts and for advice on any slight tweaks.

What excites you the most about being involved in triathlon?  The personal challenge of the sport as well as the variety in challenge from course to course and day to day. You can do a long distance event and experience a different challenge from doing a short course event.  Or, the challenge of completing a hard swim, a hilly bike, etc.  I’m personally still at the point where there is excitement in seeing if I can go faster over the last race, track day, etc.

What would you say to another person who was on the fence about joining our training program?  I believe there is always room for improvement and having coaches that are objective, highly skilled and highly experienced are what’s going to drive those improvements. @Erinneguthrie  and the coaches at Full Circle @danielamontiel will provide the training plans and guidance to meet your goals, but also go the extra mile to get you there (down to coming to your house the night before a race to fix a bike issue – Thank You @DennisPhipps)!

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 click this link to schedule a complimentary triathlon strategy call:  http://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. She has been training, racing and coaching triathletes since 1997.  She is also a CHEK Holistic Lifestyle Coach Level 3, USMS Level 2 Master’s Swim Coach, competed in both Sprint Draft Legal short course and ITU Long Course World Championships on Team USA 2016 and 2018, 150+ triathlon, Motivational Speaker, Mom and much much more.

Rockstar Triathlete; Rafael Rodriguez Hoffman –

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Rockstar Triathlete;
Rafael Rodriguez Hoffman

“I can say that it was one of the most important decisions I made in my whole life.”

Coach’s Notes: Rafael, your enthusiasm at every single training session is what has gotten you so far in your first year in the sport. Coming to sessions with open ears and eyes to learn what it takes to get better stronger faster. This is just the beginning of your triathlon journey and I’m so excited and honored your chose Full Circle as your guide! You are truly a rockstar triathlete!

Age: 48

Profession: I work as a Parts Manager @ TUUCI

Why you chose FCC to help you on your triathlon/health and wellness journey?
3 – 4 years ago I started running per doctor’s orders.  Even if I’ve never been an overweight person I’ve always suffered for high cholesterol and running was a good option to maintain it as low as possible without the need for any medication.  That’s how I started.  I didn’t look for any kind of guide or coaching, I just thought that I could wake up earlier every morning and simply go out and run, and that is what I did.  At some point some friends and family noticed I started to run and pushed me to sign up for the Miami Half Marathon.  At that point I started to look for someone to help me train.  I found a guy that sent me workouts weekly in text messages and it was fine for me.  I never thought how important it was to do these workouts with a coach running with you or at least evaluate your form, “so I just kept running” (Forest Gump – favorite movie)

What is your “A” race for this season?
I did this for 3 years in a row until early this year, I drove a good friend to a Triathlon in Key Biscayne.  I immediately fell in love with this kind of competition, totally different from a marathon.  I then started to look on how can I start training for this fascinating sport.  I started following coach Dany on Instagram and one day I decided to ask her how can I train for a triathlon and she recommended Full Circle Coaching.  The rest is history!

Since day 1, I felt great vibes from coach Erinne and I could see happiness and love for the sport all over the training sessions.

That was 5 months ago and to this day, I can say that it was one of the most important decisions I made in my whole life.  I never imagined that our bodies were capable to perform the way we do after such good training and coaching.  I never imagined that I was capable to perform the way I do at this point and there is still so much room for improvement in all aspects (body and mind); and the way Full Circle Coaching helps you train both is amazing!

Please share your BIG goals:
This season I will end up doing a Sprint Triathlon in Key West (my second tri).  For next year, I want to try longer distance races (Olympic and maybe a Half IronMan)

I really wish to continue improving my performance in all aspects, get faster, stronger physically and mentally and believe in myself.

Tell me about your successes so far:
I can say that my biggest improvement so far has been the swim, sometimes I don’t even believe how fast and well I’m doing in so short a period of time.  I have a new love: SWIM!

Name 2 or 3 things that have made the biggest difference in your journey:
The thing that has made the biggest difference in my journey is the way I feel.  I don’t think there are any words to describe how good I feel after each training session.

What would you say to another person who was on the fence about joining our training program?
I will definitely recommend Full Circle Coaching as a great coaching group for every level, they don’t care if you are a beginner or an Ironman, they will always treat you like a champ!!

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 click this link to schedule a complimentary triathlon strategy call:  http://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. 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, Mom and much much more.

Rockstar Triathlete; Raul Aliaga

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Rockstar Triathlete; Raul Aliaga

Coach’s Notes:

It has been so amazing watching Raul’s belief in his own abilities improve literally session to session. Learning about the the details of pacing yourself and as you say not BURN OUT” these are the keys to success my friend, and you have come so far. Super excited to help you on your triathlon journey there is so much more to learn! see you in 2019 for the 70.3!!! cant wait.

 

Why you chose FCC to help you on your triathlon/health and wellness journey?
I joined FCC because a friend was a member. I found out there was a lot more to becoming a triathlete than I expected. The push, the drive and encouragement I receive from the coaches combined with the great support from the rest of the team and my desire to push my limits made FCC an easy choice.

 What is your “A” race for this season?
Although I always try to improve in all races and give them an “A” race,   my A race was MiamiMan Olympic distance.

Please share your BIG goals:
Since training with FCC I have realized that anything is possible and aspiring to reach higher goals is feasible. For now I have set my next goal as 70.3 during 2019. Maybe late 2019. Or maybe early 2020. Or maybe November 2020…I mean, eventually.

Tell me about your successes so far:
From being able to complete a sprint triathlon to first place in my category at MiamiMan, I have been able to podium twice this year in my category: First place in the Trilogy 2 Sprint, first place in MiamiMan Olympic. I got an honorable mention 4th place in Escape to Miami Olympic.

One of my biggest successes this year was completing the Escape to Miami swim without burning out, having a panic attack or being eaten by a shark. Overall, my 2018 goal was to complete at least one Olympic distance triathlon and I completed two, so I am ahead of the game.

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 biggest improvement definitely was in my swimming. I have seen my form, speed and endurance improve exponentially and every day it seems I reach a PR – I went from a rough 2:20/100 yards to 1:38 (just yesterday). I hope to continue seeing improvements in the water.   My form on the bike has improved and it immediately translates into more overall speed on the course. Coming off the bike it’s always hard to run, therefore practicing bricks is most important. My run after bike has improved and I have been able to pace myself without burning out towards the end.

In nutrition and health I have been able to maintain a constant  program without chronic injuries and physical setbacks due to training.

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

1.  Belonging to an awesome team
2.  Having awesome coaches
3.  Being awesome. Or believing I am awesome. If you can believe it, you can achieve it.

What excites you the most about being involved in triathlon?  

Coming out of the water strong and focused, realizing that it’s no longer as difficult as it used to be, reaching high speeds on the cycle and finally crossing the finish line.

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

It’s quite simple: Do you wish to participate in a triathlon or do you really wish to live a triathlon with a supportive group of teammates, friends and coaches? With the FCC crew, there is no question that you will enjoy every minute, from training to crossing the finish line.


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 click this link to schedule a complimentary triathlon strategy call:  http://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. 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, Mom and much much more.

5 Strategies for a guilt-free, waistline-friendly Thanksgiving

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5 Strategies for a guilt-free, waistline-friendly Thanksgiving

Ah – the most wonderful time of the year is beginning! From Thanksgiving to Christmas the average person gains 7-10 pounds. We KNOW this, but we do it anyway. Most people do absolutely nothing to stop it. So why is this?

We tend to use special occasions as an excuse not just to overindulge but to binge. It’s your birthday (or the day after or the week of)? Cake for breakfast becomes perfectly reasonable. Halloween? A dozen mini chocolates? Totally acceptable (they’re mini after all, right?)!

The problem with this season is that there isn’t just one special occasion here and there. Between the DAY of the holiday itself, the numerous parties, work functions, and so on, many days become a special occasion where we apply the “anything goes rule.” What I’m sharing below are the tools I personally use to enjoy a guilt-free, waistline-friendly and healthy holiday season…

1 Approach Thanksgiving with an abundance mindset – this applies to any holiday really. The
truth is, there is nothing truly special about holiday meals aside from the people we share them with. We live in a first world country where the foods we want are at our fingertips 365 days per year. So, in reality, you could have Thanksgiving in part or in whole at any time. When you approach food with an abundance mindset, it’s a lot easier to practice holiday levels of moderation.

2 Expect, accept, and embrace over-indulgence –
It would be completely unreasonable for me to sit and lecture you on not over-indulging. Especially because I’ll likely be doing it myself! A key for me is being OK with it, not wracking myself with guilt because I knew it was coming! Heck…I plan on it – not to the extreme, but I’m not going to practice my normal rule of eating to 80% full. The damage stress does and the way it affects hormonal balance (and ultimately how much body fat we have) is far worse than having one big meal – so go enjoy it!

3 Fill your plate with protein and veggies first,
then add tastes of all the other goodies – I’m totally o.k. with you overdoing these two food groups (see point above). But when you strategically fill your plate with the better stuff, you’re obviously going to be better off. Even a plate of broccoli isn’t good for you when you’re in caloric excess, BUT it’s going to take you much longer and with much more food to reach that point when you maintain focus on protein and veggies with smaller tastes of starchy carb rich dishes and desserts.

4 Plan to move –
whether you go for a hike with your family, get a hard strength workout, or simply take a 20 minute walk, vow to do something to get your body moving before or after the big meal! You’ll feel much better all day for it!

5 Splurge only once –
A holiday is only one DAY…not an entire season, so this bit of advice is two-fold. Plan to splurge only on the actual DAY of the holiday (or whichever day you celebrate) and only once during that day. No need for a full breakfast, Thanksgiving meal, then another full plate of leftovers that evening. Sure, it tastes good, but you’ll feel completely miserable and be working to undo the damage for weeks to come!

So, there you have my top 5 Thanksgiving (or holiday in general) strategies! I promise if you apply these, you’ll be a lot less likely to end up in the category of people who gain weight over the holidays!

Wishing You Well,
Coach Erinne Guthrie

P.S. If you’re looking for support staying on track through the holiday season, we’d love for you
to join us for our Swim/Run and Strength Focus Training December, January and February.  I know we can help you take action, get motivated, and see it through to the finish line! Just click here! http://www.scheduleyou.in/5ZIsVaU

Turn Stress Into Success

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Turn Stress Into Success

Have you ever felt crazy stressed about a big to-do? Whether it’s taking care of your home, losing weight, or just doing one of the many seemingly insurmountable projects or tasks life throws our way, I know you KNOW what I’m talking about.

The normal reaction when facing what feels like a mountain of a task is to stall, to procrastinate.

We’ll get to it “later.”

What ends up happening in our minds is that the “to-do” becomes even bigger, more insurmountable. It gets pushed farther into the future.

And as we blow up the magnitude of the thing at hand, achieving it becomes further from reality.

Instead, here’s what to do…

Take action immediately. Don’t talk about it. Don’t think about. Just act.

You see, motivation to complete the task at hand won’t EVER come without action.

Action first, then motivation follows.

I think it’s so important to highlight this part of the motivation cycle. So many people sit around waiting for motivation to strike before acting, and they end up waiting forever.

This is why 95% of people fail to reach their goals. It’s sad but true.

So, what’s your big “to-do” that feels a little overwhelming? How can you take action TODAY in order to become motivated and get it done?

Let me know!

Wishing You Well,

Coach Erinne Guthrie
786-586-6057

 

P.S. If your health and fitness are currently your big to-do, let’s chat. I know we can help you take action, get motivated, and see it through to the finish line! Just click here! http://www.scheduleyou.in/5ZIsVaU

 

Lean Habits

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Lean Habits

One of the major differences I see between chronically fit people and those who aren’t is that fit people have developed something I call “lean habits.”

A fit person has typically developed enough discipline over time to make the choices that best serve them and their goals regularly, which is what allows them to stay fit.

For example, a person with lean habits can choose water over soda with lunch. They can drive by fast food restaurants and not be tempted to pull over. They can say “No” to dessert most of the time without a second thought.

Are lean habits easy to develop? Well, honestly, no. But they absolutely can be developed with consistent commitment over time.

Perhaps you work on developing your lean habits first with creating rules and parameters to slowly change your current habits.

It could be:
• Limiting soda to 1x/day if you normally drink 3 – or trying a healthy replacement like Kombucha
• Eating out only 2x/week instead of 4 times
• Going to the gym 2x/week consistently rather than not at all

There are no hard and fast rules around how to develop lean habits, it’s simply about doing what works for you.

So, how will you start to develop your lean habits?

To Your Success,
Coach Erinne Guthrie

Need help putting it all together?  Send me a text message 786-586-6057 or follow this link to schedule a call with me personally! www.scheduleyou.in/5ZIsVaU

 

Rockstar Triathlete: Cindy Beuermann

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Rockstar Triathlete: Cindy Beuermann

Coach’s Notes:
Cindy is an extremely busy woman with a ton on her plate, but when she commits to a race it is with 100% effort.  She hits all her training usually by herself!  I used to see her more at sessions but with work she has to train early or late.  I help keep her accountable of course with Training Peaks and check-ins where I can see her progress and make sure she is hitting her numbers like I know she is capable of. Every race she takes on she has achieved a personal record in some aspect. I’m pretty sure the next one will be the big one.  Ironman… SO excited and happy you chose me for the journey.

Lets do this!!!!
Coach Erinne Guthrie

 

Age: 37

Profession: TV Programming Manager

Why you chose FCC to help you on your triathlon/health and wellness journey?
Some years ago I decided to get into triathlons and one person recommended Erinne. I contacted her and since the first day I felt I was in the perfect place with the perfect people.

What is your “A” race for this season?
For 2018 my A race was COZUMEL 70.3.

Please share your BIG goals:
When I started I was scary about racing. Erinne pushed me hard to registered for a Sprint and since then, I love racing and the feeling you got before, during and crossing the finish lane. I am now focused on half Ironman being my next one CARTAGENA 70.3. Once I get confident with the distance I want to complete the full ironman.

Tell me about your successes so far:
I have improved in all 3 sports. I was a swimmer but now I feel stronger and better, same with the bike and the running. Within one year, I PR 30 minutes from Miami Man to Cozumel 70.3 which makes me feel awesome.

What were some of your biggest Improvements in performance for the each of the following?  Swim: I used to swim with a different form. Listening to Erinne and following her advice, I have improved my swim not only in times but also in form and feeling stronger in the water with less effort.  Bike: I changed from road to tri bike which made a huge difference. My pace and times are much better now.  Run: As a runner, I struggled with both calves and Achilles. By improving my form and following treatments and therapies, now my running is pain free and faster.

Name 2 or 3 things that have made the biggest difference in your journey:
1. Having a coach with me daily, following a clear plan.
2. Meet such amazing people in the group that inspires you every second.

What excites you the most about being involved in triathlon? Having specific goals and work every day in order to achieve them.
 Crossing the finish line feeling great and on times you planned, is the best feeling you can have ever.

What would you say to another person who was on the fence about joining our training program?
Without a training plan and guidance, it’s like walking without knowing where to go.


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 click this link to schedule a complimentary triathlon strategy call:  http://www.scheduleyou.in/5ZIsVaU

Don’t forget to visit us on your favorite social media where we post tons of videos, information about triathlon events and training and nutrition tips.

Growth and Change

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Growth and Change

In order to grow, we must be willing to accept change in every area of life. And given that our brains are designed to resist and protect us from change, these choices must be conscious! Pay attention to the reasons “why not” your brain likes to trick you with and make those conscious decisions to accept change and do things differently.

Where are you on a scale of 1-10 in your willingness to accept change?

To determine where you are on the scales, you can consider:

– What are you willing to give up to get what you want?

– What are you willing to spend to get to where you want to be?

– Are you willing to let go of truths you might hold and see things from a different perspective?

The above combined with our willingness to accept change and our willingness to learn make up the Teach-ability Index.

Here’s the thing…

It’s OK if you’re not 10/10 on both scales!  We aren’t going to be there 100% of the time. It’s a place to strive to be because that’s where new levels of success are reached. Bringing consciousness to where you are will allow you to determine the actions you need to take and the ways in which you need to adjust your thoughts to move higher on the teach-ability index, the place that we have tremendous growth.
I’d love to know if you have questions about this or how it resonates.

Let’s talk, schedule a call NOW!

Wishing you well,
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, Mom and much, much more.

This Is Your Warning

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This Is Your Warning

We all get this one opportunity to live our very best life.

When we don’t grow, love, take care of ourselves, and live to our potential, we are squandering this one amazing opportunity we’ve been granted.

Comfort, fear, and scarcity rob us of what’s possible unless we consciously choose otherwise.

I bring this to you today because what humans on their deathbed know is that REGRET is the most damaging thing.

So, look at your life today. If you had only moments left to live, is there anything you’d regret?

Did you have true fulfillment in your life?

If the answer would be no, it’s time to do something about it, to make a change.

If that “no” has anything to do with your health and body, I’d love to know more.
Please reply, and let me know what is coming up for you either way!

 

Wishing you well,
Coach Erinne Guthrie

 

P.S. If this message moved you and you need to talk, click here, and I’ll be in touch with you right away or, text me at 786-586-6057.

 

Metabolic Testing; Which is Best for YOU?

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Metabolic Testing; Which is Best for YOU?

Our recent webinar about Metabolic Testing was co-hosted by Connie Sol, PhD, of the Science of Fitness.  Find out which test is best for you by watching this recorded webinar.  It has all the details you need to decide.

Our webinar was so well-received that I decided to share the information publicly.

Use this link to watch recording:
https://zoom.us/recording/share/a3Gdbos_wLKeW0UV_On6BpYSTaRi81DdYjfKVS25RPGwIumekTziMw

Click HERE to learn more and select your package.

Triathlon Package $499
Bike to Run MEP; Obtain MEP on bike, rest then obtain MEP in run to determine fueling efficiency and supplementation needs.

Blood Lactate Threshold $299
Determine lactate threshold to obtain maximal heart rate, lactate threshold, training zones.

Combo VO2/MEP $449
Both tests in one session.

Combo MEP & Blood Lactate $479
Both tests in one session.

Metabolic Efficiency (MEP) $399
Measures efficiency of energy burning; ratio of fat to carb as the intensity of exercise increases. Guidance provided on how to implement findings to your training.

VO2 Max $299
Measures maximal capacity to deliver blood to working muscles. Includes lactate threshold & training zones.

Also, listen in to this recording of an actual Metabolic Efficiency and Lactate Threshold Results and Review as well as details about how to use the test results and nutritional timing.

https://zoom.us/recording/share/xtJL7vm7SV7gy4C99HfqXZ85HYsF_Ocl4BUF9GxVPKawIumekTziMw

I invite you to schedule a call with me today or, text me at 786-586-6057 to request an appointment.

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, Mom and much much more.