Just like many things in our country, the more marketing money behind something, the more you think you need it.
This is definitely the case with running shoes.
Nike, Hoka and many of the most popular brands have runners believing they need the most expensive shoe, with the most cushion to prevent injury.
But is that really true? I’m going to say a big NO!
Our body was designed to be able to run naturally, from the lion or the dinosaur with NO shoes. Why NOW do we need 4 inch cushions under our feet. I understand you need a shoe to protect your feet from the surface of the ground but it’s important for your body’s biomechanics to actually feel the ground as you run.
Most running shoes have elevated heels and toe boxes, which then puts all the pressure and impact on the ball of the foot where it’s not meant to be.
How do I know this?
Go test it for yourself.
Run barefoot on the grass and see how you land naturally and that is how you should be landing all the time, on your mid foot, to help absorb the shock of impact with your toes splaying out and your arch flattening.
If you have an orthotic or a shoe that blocks this natural motion, where does the shock get absorbed?
Further up the chain in your leg from you ankles, knees, hips, back and neck.
This is partially to blame for so many running injuries. When you cannot feel the ground with your feet, you can have terrible technique and not feel it because of all this cushion.
Also think about the instability of being so high off the ground and trying to balance.
Running is essentially one leg balance over and over again.
Try to balance on one foot in the 4 inch cushion shoe for 30 seconds. Then do it again barefoot.
Barefoot is much easier because there are natural mechanoreceptors in your foot that can feel the ground and help your body stabilize itself.
Shoes Matter!
I found out the hard way after 8 years of being stuck in the wrong shoes, and orthotics.
I was running longer and longer and getting more and more pain and injured.
I started having major hip pain and bursitis first, then IT band syndrome and finally plantar faciitis.
Several cortisone injections and heavy, stiff motion control shoes later- I decided to get out of the medical model and do some research.
Here, my mentor, Paul Check discusses more about the importance of training in shoes that allow you to feel the ground.
Are you training for the Miami Marathon or another upcoming running race?
JOIN ME SEPTEMBER 16th, AT TROPICAL PARK TRACK IN MIAMI FOR MY RUN ESSENTIALS CLINIC – WHERE YOU’LL TRANSFORM YOUR RUNNING IN JUST 3 HOURS — GUARANTEED.
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 the 16 week 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.
Busy Dad becomes first time Ironman in 12:10 with only 14 weeks of training; Rockstar Triathlete Carlos Guadamuz
Coach’s Notes:
Thank you, Carlos, for trusting the process of my 16-week Triathlon Transformation training program. You are proof that it works and achieved the goal in 14 weeks instead of 16. I truly appreciate your dedication to your goals and how you managed all the training while working full-time, getting to the kid’s soccer games, and balancing life with your supportive wife! You, indeed, are a Rockstar Triathlete!
Congratulations!
Age:
46
Profession:
Product Management – I create, build, and market products. Mainly techy ones 🙂
Why you chose FCC to help you on your triathlon/health and wellness journey?
I wanted to compete in my first Ironman, and I felt I needed coaching for a race as big and complex as the Ironman.
I did my first 70.3 last December 2021 with zero coaching, and although I didn’t have a bad time, I didn’t feel I was at my full potential and the experience was a bit painful.
So, rather than a feeling of accomplishment when I finish it, I had a lot of doubts and “what ifs” in my head. In my own view, the best way to prove myself that I am better than that was to finish a full Ironman. However, this time around I was going to do it with a coach.
I saw coach Erinne giving the pre-race clinic at Miami-Man 2021 and liked everything she said. I also saw her on race day surrounded by her team, all wearing the same colors, which made me appreciate from afar the team spirit and the confidence of having a coach. That positive image stayed in my mind when it was time to choose a coach.
What is your “A” race for this season?
My A-race was Ironman Florida, 2022, because it was my first Ironman. However, the Key Biscayne triathlon last September (international distance) was also a good race because it gave me, entirely unexpectedly, my first podium.
Ironman Florida was a significant achievement because it gave me a lot of “firsts;” my first ever Ironman, my first ever 112-mile ride, and my first ever marathon. To me, it was also an important achievement because I am quite new to triathlons. My first ever triathlon race was MiamiMan, less than a year ago, and my longest triathlon was Ironman 70.3 FL, in December last year (11 months ago). I actually rode a road bike for the first time only 18 months ago and bought my first triathlon bike in May (less than 6 months ago). My only advantage was swimming, as I have swum since I was little, with my first open water competition at the age of 10.
Also, Ironman Florida was a big achievement for me, not only because of those new challenges but also because I only had 14 weeks to go when I started training with Full Circle.
The Key Biscayne International distance triathlon was a total surprise in terms of the result.
I had a 9hr super day the weekend before and another long brick the day before. So, the complete opposite to going into the race fresh. I was actually tired on race day.
However, the objective was exactly that, to test me under those conditions. Also, to practice before Ironman all the elements of a race, mainly building and following a race plan. My plan demanded a fast pace, which I was doubting I could follow. However, I stayed on it during the race and it delivered a category second place. It was a good lesson I was going to take to Ironman Florida.
Please share your BIG goals:
My goals were all based on Ironman FL and they were growing as I kept training. My initial goal was just to finish the Ironman because I was truly uncertain if I could do it.
Then, the goal was to finish it with zero walking during the run (which is something I did at the end of my 70.3).
Then it was the time, initially, it was based on the rule of thumb of doubling my 70.3 times and adding 1hr – I finished the 70.3 in 6:06 so the expected time was 13:12. As I was getting closer to the race I had to build a race plan, which estimated my finish time at 12:25
In the end, I finished with an Ironman time of 12:10, which beat my race plan estimate and was lower than twice my 70.3 time. Not only did I not walk but I achieved a negative split, running my fastest pace at the last 6 miles.
I felt so strong and determined that I didn’t need to stop at aid stations from mile 23rd onward.
Tell me about your successes so far:
I believe the results reflect the training. So, in my view, a key success was to be able to complete and follow all my training as was written by coach Erinne.
I never missed a single long-distance ride, run, or swim.
It was a big success not only because most of the last sessions I broke personal records in terms of distance and time – like my first ever 100-mile ride or my first 20-mile run.
But also because I was able to achieve those without injuries or extreme fatigue. That was a key success for me because it was one of my major fears. Especially after experiencing injuries in the past that made me stop training altogether.
I believe that completing successfully all the training was possible due to different elements.
First, the training plan, which had a progressive approach, included recovery sessions (stretches, foam rolling, etc.), and strength sessions and allowed for resting or down periods. Also, the focus on good technique reduced the injury risk. And then the personal guidance and experience from the coach helped alleviate specific muscle pains when they surfaced, providing tips on technique, and instructing focused strength and stretching exercises.
What were some of your biggest improvements in performance for each of the following: Swim, Bike, Run, and Nutrition / Health.
1. The Running – based on my 70.3 experience and previous injuries, I considered it my weakest link. However, I surprised myself with my Ironman run.
2. Nutrition – It was the biggest eye-opener for me. I went from just basically drinking water and eating a couple of gels, to building a race plan with calories, carbs, and electrolytes per hour.
3. Training Capacity – I wasn’t sure I was going to complete what I saw in Training Peaks, but I did it all
4. Technique – overall improvement especially on the run but even on the swim which was my strongest sport.
What excites you the most about being involved in triathlon?
For sure the example I am giving my kids. Which I am fully convinced is the best way to lead.
The best way to explain this is through an experience with my older boy. He was nine when I finished my 70.3 and not long after that, he came to me with a website showing a triathlon race for kids and asking me to register him. We started training for two months with very little pushing from my side. He got a good result and we all felt very proud of his achievement.
What would you say to someone on the fence about joining our training program?
As I mentioned before it was the team spirit that caught my initial attention. Full Circle has been able to build a community of people with the same passion, where everybody can help and encourage someone with a question or moment of doubt. I also learned so many things that were crucial to finish my first Ironman, like technique, training methods, nutrition, and overall wellness.
DO YOU WANT RESULTS LIKE THESE?
My 16-Week Triathlon Transformation Training Program is designed to help you get FASTER for your next triathlon in lesstime than other training programs.
The Triathlon Transformation Program focuses 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.
If you want to 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 — then this program is for you.
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.
When making decisions about your life, it seems like everyone has an opinion sometimes. It’s enough to make you wonder: Whose life is it, anyway — yours or “theirs”?
Are you accountable for your wins but not failures? Do you try to please everybody, and then point a finger when things don’t go according to plan?
If so, you’re not alone. This is natural, given your goals, relationships and commitments. So, take a moment to reflect – and realize that your life is yours and yours alone. Seize the concept of extreme ownership and personal responsibility for everything in it. How you interpret and react to people, places and things is KEY to living your most empowered and happy life.
That’s a tough concept, isn’t it? Especially when there’s so much in life we can’t control. Life gets difficult and even messy. So, how can you be expected to “OWN” everything in it?
Well, the concept or “extreme ownership” has taken off in many circles, including some in Corporate America, where executives are taught to be accountable, have a plan B, lead big teams, and hit their goals. It’s also the title of a best-selling book by a couple of Navy Seals, also known for delivering under pressure. They offer seven lessons we can all apply to our lives.
Seize accountability. When something goes wrong, figure out what happened so you can learn from it.
Standards are what you tolerate. So, stand for excellence.
Understand your why. Be sure you’re clear about your motivation.
Develop a simple plan. Remove complications, roadblocks and doubt.
Make choices based on your priorities. What are the most important tasks you face? Do them first.
Trust yourself and your advisers. Sometimes you can figure it out yourself; but realize when you need advice or help, and then get it.
Discipline brings freedom. By practicing little acts of discipline, like making your bed when you wake up, you’re creating the mindset that will drive you through each day.
And why should we do all of this?
Because by taking “extreme ownership,” we’re extremely more likely to get the life we want. Simple as that.
If becoming a faster and stronger triathlete is something you want, practicing extreme ownership is sure to help you achieve those goals.
MY 16-WEEK TRIATHLON TRANSFORMATION TRAINING PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO HELP YOU GET FASTER FOR YOUR NEXT TRIATHLON IN LESS TIME THAN OTHER TRAINING PROGRAMS.
The Triathlon Transformation Program focuses 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.
If you want to 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 — then this program is for you.
When you shop around for coaches, you may find many of the same old kind of coaching. A monthly membership fee in return for a training plan – with little to zero accountability.
I don’t know about you, but that does not work for me.
I am a triathlete just like you and I expect a lot from anyone who coaches me.
I expect my coach to practice what they preach. If my coach is not healthy and in shape and training and racing for triathlons – they will not be my coach!
Me and my team of coaches are all triathletes and have over 50 years of combined training and coaching experience. We all train and race and know exactly what it takes to improve in the sport using our proven training programs that get results and help you to keep improving.
Today I wanted to share how my coaching program is VERY different from the mainstream.
In my Triathlon Transformation Coaching program, I help you have a relationship with your body that allows for your best performance. I teach you how to train and fuel yourself to thrive in the sport of triathlon and life.
I help you each step of the way to your first triathlon or you 100th.
The goal is constant steady improvement no matter what your experience level is.
We use evaluations to assess your exact skill and fitness level and then create the training program based on these evaluations and field testing to help you improve in a step by step process that guarantees results.
These evaluations are what make the training program individual to you.
Please don’t hire me if you want to train with no specificity or focus, get injured and burn out with tons of junk miles! We will not be aligned, and the results won’t come.
If you are ready for a triathlon transformation using your personal strengths and improving your limiters to achieve your triathlon dreams with a proven scientific training plan, here’s my application to join my 16-week Triathlon Transformation Triathlon Training Program. After you fill it out, take the time to set up a Triathlon Breakthrough Session to learn more about working together. We will review your triathlon goals and dreams and I’ll explain exactly how my program works and we can decide together if we are a good fit to work together.
I’m accepting five more spots this month! Just in time to finish 2023 with success!
The Triathlon Transformation Program focuses 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.
If you want to 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 — then this program is for you.
Get started with my 16-week Triathlon Transformation Triathlon Training Program by filling out this application.
What would it mean to you to know exactly the steps to take for your fastest triathlon in just 16 weeks?
If you don’t already know, I’m Coach Erinne Guthrie, Chief motivating officer at Full Circle Coaching, LLC since 2010 – The Best Holistic Triathlon Coaching Company in the World.
I did my first triathlon back in 1997 and I have completed over 350 endurance events since then, as well as coached 1000’s of athletes across 1000’s of finish lines worldwide.
Hundreds of podiums have come as a result of my 16-Week Signature Triathlon Transformation Training Program.
Are you next?
Getting faster is simple and not as hard as you might think.
If you follow my proven step-by-step process, you are guaranteed your fastest triathlon in 4 months, not years!
How does it work?
We start with You!
Learning everything about you –
Your Triathlon Dreams.
Your lifestyle.
The amount of time you have to train.
Your skills in each of the 3 sports, and past racing experience.
Any past injuries and your commitment level.
“When you have a dream, you don’t need a crisis”
Fulfilling dreams is what a thriving life is all about!
In my program, we do not teach you how to survive your triathlon.
We teach you how to thrive and transform your life through the sport of Triathlon. You are reading this for a reason!
Next, We evaluate you from your toes to your nose. – What is your current fitness level? – What is your skill level in the swim, bike, run? – What is your strength and mobility level
Because without strength and mobility, you are setting yourself up for injury.
What is Your lifestyle?
– Your family commitments – they are the priority, remember? – Your work life/ balance? – How much time do you realistically have to train?
These things are so important because they ultimately dictate the race distance you can train for.
After all the evaluations using video analysis and simple field testing anyone can perform, we then create your ideal training program.
Support and Accountability
Our team of coaches are all USAT Certified and have over 40 years of combined experience. We are with you every step of the way. From your first day with us to the finish line and typically a lot longer! Your life will forever be transformed.
We have:
Weekly Coaching Calls to help answer your questions and provide support.
Unlimited text communication on weekdays.
Equipment guidance and Race day support.
Technology support, and of course.
Our fantastic tribe of athletes – which is like no other.
Like attracts like, and this group is so caring, supportive, and inspirational.
Does it Work?
Hear all about my happy triathletes successes on my Rockstar Blog.
If You Want to Change Your Actions, First Change Your Values
Have you ever felt like a phony?
Like you weren’t “walking your talk”?
I’m talking about a time when your ACTIONS did not line up with your stated VALUES.
I’ll give you an example. Some people say reading is important to them. But they can’t tell you the last book they read. If they actually valued reading, they’d say, “I read the new Mel Robbins book last week.”
It’s not simply a matter of being inauthentic or disingenuous.
It’s called cognitive dissonance – when your actions don’t match (what you claim to be) your values.
In times of cognitive dissonance, you can try to change your actions, sure.
But if you’re finding that difficult, you should examine your values.
For example, around getting healthy by training for a triathlon, if you don’t actually value your health, then you’ll continue struggling to do the training, eat right, and develop good habits around that value.
So, start examining yourself.
Do you cherish health for today and for the future – or is it just something you’re “supposed” to care about?
Do you understand the connection between daily habits and long-term health – or is it academic at this point?
How do you see yourself in the future – strong and capable, or weak and helpless?
Whom do you admire – Successful triathletes who glow with vitality, or couch potatoes who can’t be bothered?
You need to decide what’s ACTUALLY important to you. What kind of person you truly want to be.
When you answer those questions, the right actions follow quickly and effortlessly.
I believe in you so much that I already know the answers to these questions. I have every faith you can walk your talk – and even learn to RUN with it.
If you’re like me and you value a long-term healthy lifestyle, my 16-Week Triathlon Transformation Program is an excellent way to “walk the walk” of your values.
The Triathlon Transformation Program focuses 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 by embodying what it means to value a healthy lifestyle.
One of the tried and true methods for gaining control of your food, your body, and your life is to write down what you eat.
Having coached hundreds of people on their nutrition and fitness, I know that people almost ALWAYS underestimate how much they eat and overestimate how much water they drink.
When you write it down, you face that reality!
Now, here’s the thing…
You can’t just write it down at the end of each day or once every 3 days and expect it to work. It takes accountability in that moment.
When you try to recall, you forget things – it’s inevitable.
So, I’m giving you a template that you can use to track exactly what you’re putting into your body. Print it out and use it to your advantage! This will give you a truly accurate picture of what you’re doing so that you can assess yourself and move closer to achieving the results you desire for your health and your body.
I use this template with all of my Nutrition and Triathlon Transformation Clients so we both get an accurate idea of where we can make positive changes. Learn more about it all the details of my Nutrition Essentials 6 week group or Individual course.
Yours in Health,
Coach Erinne Guthrie
786-586-6057
I was psyched when Dylan said he wanted to train for the Miami 13.1. We met at Athletix rehab because that is our partner for all our physical therapy with our athletes.
As more of a strength athlete, he did not know what he did not know about HOW to run properly and efficiently for endurance.
We immediately started with his run video analysis, evaluation, and the 1-mile run test since he already had so much fitness.
He hit all his training and had to work on less ground reaction time and cadence with the run drills at the track workouts and we needed to add a lot more nutrition to hit all his long runs!
Congratulations, Dylan- You are a Rockstar Runner, and your results speak for themselves!
I await the call when you decide to join my triathlon program! Let’s do it! 😉
Dylan’s Results:1-mile test from 6:54 to 5:55and his first 13.1 in 1:49!
Age: 27
Profession: Physical Therapist at Athletix Rehab
Why you chose FCC to help you on your triathlon/health and wellness journey? I needed guidance on the proper way to train for endurance.
My background is in sports performance training for anaerobic sports, so I needed a coach who was educated in aerobic training and cardiovascular adaptations. I was fortunate enough to be introduced to Erinne at Athletix and decided to choose her as my coach.
What is your “A” race for this season? Currently undecided on a race for this year, but I completed my first Miami Half Marathon this past January 2023 and will make it an annual race.
Please share your BIG goals: I would love to get involved in triathlon training this year. Completing a Sprint Triathlon or Olympic Triathlon is a possibility for me.
Tell me about your successes so far: Completing my first Miami Half Marathon in 1:49 and the Miami Runway 5K in 23:21.
What were some of your biggest Improvements in performance in your running? Each week was an improvement while I was training for the half marathon. My metrics improved every month. I significantly improved my mile test time in my 4 month training program.
I started at a 6:54/1-mile test and achieved a 5:55/ 1-mile test just before the half marathon.
I used to suffer from a runner’s knee, but with Erinne’s coaching on my running form, technique, and my physical therapy background, I got rid of all those symptoms and am running pain-free.
Name 2 or 3 things that have made the biggest difference in your journey: 1. Coaching: I believe there is no way to train for these races without a coach by your side. I would not have been able to determine my levels of progression, when to increase or decrease intensity, or monitor how my body was feeling without Erinne’s guidance throughout this process.
2. Community: Having a group of people to train with is very important. The FullCircle team is very welcoming, and I enjoyed my workouts with them. There is also a big running community in Miami. I was able to meet and train with many new people I have been able to build relationships with. Having people to run with is always nice, especially when motivation is lacking a little bit.
What excites you the most about being involved in running/ triathlon? The potential for growth and pushing my body to new limits.
What would you say to someone on the fence about joining our training program?
You can try it to see if you like it. If you do, you can continue. If you don’t like it, it’s not for everyone, but at least you tried. I never thought I would run a half marathon, but I am glad I did and want to do it again!
Curious about what is possible for you and your running?
Use this link to schedule your Run Breakthrough Session today.
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.
Using the tools that Training Peaks and Garmin have to offer has been helpful over my 26-year career as a triathlon coach.
You must be willing to use these tools for them to work for you…
Track every workout you do with your Garmin watch, heart rate monitor, and power meter, and we can get some pretty good information on your fitness level.
It’s not foolproof, but it gets us a decent picture of your Training Stress Score- or TSS.
But the question then becomes, is the training you have logged enough for the race distance you want to finish or PR?
In this chart you can see there are ranges for the weekly hours needed to train for a given distance race.
Still, the other numbers to consider to see if you have enough fitness for your race are your CTL (Critical Training Load) and your weekly TSS (Training Stress Score) Numbers numbers inside your Performance Management Chart on your Training Peaks Account.
Where to find your Critical Training Load and Training Stress Score
Look across the top of your Premium Training Peaks Account and click on Dashboard to see your Chart.
Select the date range that coincides with your most recent training and race date and determine if your numbers align with the numbers on this chart.
Remember you must track all your training and wear your heart rate monitor for this data to be accurate.
You can be on the low end of the ranges for your target CTL and still have amazing race results.
Of course, you cannot predict race outcomes with this chart because there is no way to measure race skill, pacing or nutrition intake and so many race variable, but it is a great place to start.
These other things are where coaching comes in!
I have helped thousands of triathletes over the last 26 years understand their training data and use to help them achieve their triathlon dreams- from your first time across a triathlon finish line to qualifying for Kona or a World Championships
It is so much more than swimming, biking, and running!
Anything is possible when you have the mindset, support, and a perfectly balanced training plan based on your lifestyle, physiology and performance metric tools!
Will you be next?
DO YOU KNOW ABOUT MY 16-WEEK (VIRTUAL OR IN-PERSON) TRIATHLON TRANSFORMATION 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 succeed in the triathlon sport.
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.
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.
Coaches Notes: Christine participated in the open water session for swim essentials and our Ransom Everglades weekly pool sessions and has dramatically improved in the last month. She has already improved in just 2 months.
From telling me, “No” I can’t do that, to; “I’m working on it,” to “I can feel the difference”
Yes, this is called progress!
She just completed the Swim Miami Mile and has now signed on to train for the 8-mile Alligator Lighthouse open water as part of a 3-person relay.
Thank you so much, Christine, for trusting Full Circle and our process to break through some old barriers. I’m loving your progress so far and am even more excited for the next adventure with the Alligator Lighthouse Swim.
Age: 54
Profession: Manufacturing (yes, in Miami)!
Why did you choose Swim Essentials to help with your swimming skills?
It was time to revamp my swim stroke and breathing. I had already had a good experience with Erinne, who introduced me to OWS at a swim clinic in 2009! I’ve been enjoying it off and on ever since (through 1 Full Ironman, about 4 halves, and countless swim Miami’s – all very slow), and a running injury later… I figured it was finally time for more instruction😊. And Swimming is so low impact I can take it into my future decades.
Please share your BIG swim goals:
I’m so excited about exposure to new challenges and taking on the Alligator Lighthouse Relay. I can’t wait for the beautiful water of the Florida Keys!
Tell me about your success at Swim Miami 2023:
After only working with Erinne for a few weeks and correcting my breathing, I could actually enjoy the swim course since I was taking on more oxygen.
What were some of your biggest improvements:
I was far more relaxed and even paced due to breathing properly.
This freed me up to use some new skills for sighting buoys, contributing to less bumping into others and meandering on the course.
I still need to work on this, but I look forward to improvements from tweaking other aspects of my swim stroke.
Confession: I’m not a fan of metrics and times since I tend to chase endorphins and the expansive feel of long-course racing… but I’m curious about what using a Coach, swim watch, and training with other swimmers can newly develop. Trying these new things is making routine training exciting again.
What would you say to someone on the fence about participating in our Swim Essentials program?
By removing the barriers to open water swimming, you can discover a sport that can keep you active into your future decades. All while getting outside on beautiful beaches and meeting some of the most active, disciplined, AND fun-loving folks around.
Erinne Guthrie has been a USA Triathlon Level II Certified Coach since 1999 and Chief Motivating Officer at Full Circle Coaching, LLC since 2010. She has been training, racing, and coaching triathletes since 1997. She is also a CHEK Holistic Lifestyle Coach Level 3, USMS Master’s Swim Coach, Motivational Speaker, Metabolic Efficiency Specialist, Mom, and much more.
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