Rockstar Triathlete Dennis Phipps Hit his Personal Record!

January 5, 2024August 7, 2024 by fullcircle, posted in ROCKSTARS

Rockstar Triathlete Dennis Phipps

Coaches Notes:

Coach Dennis is an integral part of the coaching process here at Full Circle Coaching. Without a proper bike fit on a triathlon or road bike everything suffers. Dennis’ Bike fits help the Full Circle Coaching athletes produce more power with lower heart rates and feel true comfort so they can focus on training and racing!

Dennis has been doing triathlons for a while and this year 70.3 North Carolina in October was the goal. It’s great when someone I have been mentoring to understand the coaching process applies all the details to his own training and gets awesome results just by following the darn instructions!

From finally getting the balance aspect of his swim, to mastering high power on the bike with higher rpms, whcih allowed him his fastest 13.1 off the bike.

Thanks for being an important part of Full Circle Coaching over the past 11 years. Your love of cycling and triathlon inspires us all. Thanks for sharing all your bike wisdom Dennis- Love your supplements too!- You are a true Rockstar Triathlete and Coach!

What is your age?

Age 49 turning 50 this December

What is your profession?:

Triathlon Coach/trainer and owner of TriDNA Sport- Supplement Company

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

I joined Fullcircle through a friend of mine, Ryan Williams. It’s a long story, but he passed away, and I met Erinne from Full circle at his memorial ride. And I haven’t left since then. I am one of the Full Circle Coaching’s cycling coaches and do all of the bike fits for the athlete’s.

What is/ was your “A” race for this season?

My A race for 2023 was North Carolina 70.3. And I did my personal best 5:28:15

What are your BIG goals?

My big goals for 2024 are full Iron Man in Barcelona next year in October and during the year to qualify for 70.3 World Championships.

Tell me about your successes so far!

My biggest success this year has been finishing the run very strong off the bike in all of my races

What were some of your biggest improvements in performance for each of the following? Swim, Bike, Run, and Nutrition/Health.

Swim: My biggest improvement in the swim has been learning how to float and have balance in the water and now I have a good strong catch.

Bike: My biggest improvement in the bike has been staying more aerodynamic and utilizing the power meter more. Focusing on higher RPMS and sticking to my power numbers in training.

Run: My biggest improvement in the run has been with pacing better and learning to walk/ run correctly.

North Carolina 70.3 was my personal best – 5:28:15

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

Listening to my body and even skipping workouts when I’m feeling tired.
Really looking at my training numbers.
Learning and trying different nutrition and supplements to support my performance.

What excites you the most about being involved in running/triathlon?

What excites me most about triathlon is the people around me.

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

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 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.

Click here to apply for my 16-Week Triathlon Transformation Program.

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.

PR-Collecting Richie Ganitsky Earns 2023 Male Rockstar Triathlete of the Year

December 18, 2023February 12, 2024 by fullcircle, posted in ROCKSTARS

PR-Collecting Richie Ganitsky Earns 2023 Male Rockstar Triathlete of the Year

Coach’s Notes:

Richie joined me one year ago as part of my Bring a Buddy week 2022.

He hesitated to join because he had so much experience; he was thinking, what more can I learn? Well, the answer is A LOT. He joined the signature 16-week Triathlon Transformation program and continued as a VIP alumni because of all of the positive results.

I love that Richie has an open mind to embrace the holistic lifestyle and nutrition information to make changes to improve his health and longevity and apply these principles to the training program. Increased energy, the ability to handle big training blocks, and all the technique work with video analysis and testing that we do to help him keep improving.

Congratulations on all your successes in 2023 – You truly deserve to be chosen as Full Circle Coaching’s Athlete of the Year, and I’m looking forward to hitting your sub 6 hours in your next 70.3 and so much more!

About Richie

What is your age?

What is your profession?:

Tax, real estate and probate lawyer

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

I chose Full Circle Coaching because of its holistic approach, and I have found this year to have had a happier, more balanced lifestyle, all while setting some personal records out on the race courses!

What is/ was your “A” race for this season?

Clash Daytona Half Ironman 2023

What are your BIG goals?

Next year, I’m looking to set more personal records, especially in the longer distance events such as the 70.3 half-Ironman.

Swim Alligator Lighthouse again, this time in a two-person relay.

Complete my transition to Xero barefoot running shoes.

Improve my technique all around at the upcoming Ultimate Tri Camp, especially biking the hills of Clermont.

Tell me about your successes so far! What were some of your biggest improvements in performance for each of the following? Swim, Bike, Run, and Nutrition/Health.

Swim: I improved my technique on the stroke and got to swim in a three person relay the eight mile Alligator Lighthouse race!

Bike: I significantly improved my FTP from 171 to 187 watts and got promoted to the B+ riding group on the Saturday group rides.

Run: I improved my run technique, placing in the top 15% in the Joshua Tree trail Half Marathon, all while wearing my Xero barefoot running trail shoes! 5k PR at 23:12!

PRs: I am also very proud of setting a personal record of 2:23 in the Miami Man International Triathlon, which I have now raced six times! I also set a personal record of 1:09 in the sprint triathlon at Key Biscayne Trilogy and my first 70.3 at Clash Daytona in 6:33.

Nutrition: Making some nutritional changes such as having more sweet potatoes and cutting out some foods has made a positive difference.

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

The coaches’ technique tips and guidance
The motivation of my teammates!

What excites you the most about being involved in running/triathlon?

The cross training component, being outdoors in the water and on the road, and the camaraderie!

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

Join FCC! You’ll have fun all while improving your performance!

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 less time than other training programs.

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From Trials To Triumph: Cindy Beuermann’s Journey to Becoming 2023’s Female Rockstar of The Year

December 14, 2023February 12, 2024 by fullcircle, posted in ROCKSTARS

From Trials To Triumph: Cindy Beuermann’s Journey to Becoming 2023’s Female Rockstar of The Year

Coach’s Notes:

Cindy is Full Circle Coaching’s Female Athlete of the Year 2023!
No one deserves it more.

I have never had an athlete trust the process more and have the results she has had to transform her life in so many ways, for the better.

From suffering with depression and weight gain, to nurturing her body with grace and giving it quality nutrition and supplements, to killing every training session and triathlon race, to live life to it’s fullest and be so grateful for every step.

Never comparing her journey to anyone else but herself and truly loving and supporting herself with every win has also been inspirational to me!

Cindy is living proof that the Full Circle Community is a miraculous place to lay your trust and faith to get the support and love you need to achieve big dreams and goals!

Congratulations Cindy!
YOU ARE AN AMAZING ROCKSTAR TRIATHLETE!

SWIM – CSS from 1:59 to 1:34/ 100 pace!
BIKE – FTP 137- 144
RUN – 1-mile test went from 9:10 to 7:14
Sprint Triathlon – 1:22 to 1:09
Int’l Triathlon PR – 2:52 to 2:22 (1st Place AG)

About Cindy

What is your age?

What is your profession?:

Communications (TV & Cinema)

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

Many years ago, more than ten years actually, I was looking to get into triathlon. Somebody recommended Full Circle Coaching, and since the first day I joined the team, I have felt that was the correct place to start my triathlon journey.

What is/ was your “A” race for this season?

My first Full Ironman: COZUMEL 2023
FCC has been with me since my first sprint race, which I was very afraid to do. Erinne pushed me to go for it, so, after my first 6 months training with the group, I decided to register for my first sprint in KW. That was 10 years ago! After that I just kept racing and looking for longer distances. After many sprints, Olympics and 70.3, the moment for the first full Ironman arrived.

What are your BIG goals?

For this year, the big goal was completing my first full IM. But not just that, I wanted to complete it within 13 hours.

Tell me about your successes so far!

I’ve been training with Erinne for more than ten years. I am so grateful to have her and the team in my life. Thanks to her, I have grown as a triathlete in all the ways. It is not only a training program; it includes support in all aspects of life- friendship, guidance, nutrition, physical and mental health, support, inspiration, motivation, and the hand you can count on when things are hard.

With the pandemic, I had a very hard time, and Erinne was always available for me, not only as a coach, but also as a friend, and helped me unconditionally to get out of that dark hole I got into during those pandemic years.

Thanks to the sport, to her and to the group, I was able to get my life back, and that’s something I will never forget and will always be thankful.

Doing my first full Ironman was the challenge I set for myself as a welcome back to my “new life.” Erinne has supported me since the beginning, helping me believe in myself and making me confident enough to go through the process.

It was very hard, but I also enjoyed it so much. It has been one of the most amazing journeys I’ve ever been on.

My success today is being back in life, healthy physically and mentally… being back in a positive way, motivated and thankful for being alive, enjoying every second of life, and being present in every moment.

Thanks Erinne and FCC!

What were some of your biggest improvements in performance for each of the following? Swim, Bike, Run, and Nutrition/Health.

Swim: My catch and glide; going longer in open water swims without anxiety. We completed the Alligator Lighthouse 8-mile open water swim and got 2^nd place, and it was Erinne’s PR for a 2-person relay team.

Bike: Learning and understanding the “power” world finally made me stronger and faster. Learned how to pace myself successfully, and use watts not speed to guide my training.

Run: I learned how to train and fuel correctly to run for longer distances, complete my first marathon, and pace perfectly with negative splits.

Nutrition: Learned EVERYTHING about nutrition: Supplements; How to make my body strong and efficient 100%. Without the new nutrition approach, I wouldn’t have been able to reach my goals.

TOTAL GAME CHANGER!!!

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

Having Erinne as my coach and guide.
Getting the motivation and support from the FCC group 24/7.
Meeting amazing people in the community who are so inspirational and motivational. Having friends in my life, I know I can count on unconditionally.

What excites you the most about being involved in running/triathlon?

Triathlon is where you can challenge and motivate yourself in many ways. NO LIMITS.
Triathlon helps you to keep growing as a person every day, have the discipline to keep pushing, and it feeds your mind and soul.
Accomplishing big, scary goals makes you realize how amazing your body is, how far you can go, and how thankful you should be for life. ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE!

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

Just try it…you won’t regret!

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 less time than other training programs.

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Rockstar Triathlete Lorri Bolander

December 8, 2023February 12, 2024 by fullcircle, posted in ROCKSTARS

Rockstar Triathlete Lorri Bolander

Coaches Notes:

Lorri is a true Rockstar Triathlete! Although she lives in Key West and is not local to Miami and cannot attend the weekly training sessions- she shows up every week in her training and on the coach calls, asks questions, and works the program the way it was designed to achieve some great results over the past few months! She questioned almost everything we gave her and I LOVE working with this type of athlete that wants to know the why and is willing to do the work and trust the process and ultimately see and feel the results! This takes courage and bravery to do!

So incredibly proud of you, Lorri, and super excited for the next journey to the full Florida Ironman in 2024! Let’s do this!!!!

What is your age?

What is your profession?:

Hair stylist and makeup artist

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

I had a lot of experience from racing on and off for the last 13 years, but I knew I had so much to learn.
Basic coaching, nutritional information, and basic schedule planning were not enough for my goals in this sport. I randomly came across FCC on Facebook, and they checked all the boxes on everything I wanted from a coach.

What is/ was your “A” race for this season?

It was the Miamiman 70.3, 2023- I just completed. My next A race will be next November for the Florida Full Ironman.

What are your BIG goals?

My Big goals are to lean out more as I keep working on my nutritional program, work on and conquer better breathing techniques especially in the run and work on my power and speed on the bike.

Tell me about your successes so far!

My successes so far for swimming is I was able to rehab my shoulder through swimming. I worked on my form with the advice I received and took time off my 100 yard swim and got down to 20 strokes per length of pool. On the bike I learned about cadence and how to maintain at least 80 which i never did before. I truly understand my gears and when to switch to higher or lower gears. On the run I learned how to run with prope form and added some speed. All of these things were huge successes to me because when I put it all together it made my racing come together so much better.

What were some of your biggest improvements in performance for each of the following? Swim, Bike, Run, and Nutrition/Health.

SWIM: My biggest improvement for the swim was getting the video analysis and learning better technique and breathing skills which in turn gave me a new PR in my race.

Bike: The biggest improvement on the bike was learning not to push heavy, hard gears while racing and tiring out my legs but using higher cadence. I was over using my legs so much, I had nothing left for the run.
That is not the case anymore. On the run at Miamiman, I was able to run the last 6 miles faster than ever after a windy bike and I got 1st place in my age group.

Run: I can finally heart rate train! I always had a difficult time with that type of training and sticking with it long enough to see the results…My body is adjusting to this type of training, and I feel like my run is only getting better and better.
I feel stronger in all three sports over all.

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

The attention to what I personally need to make my goals achievable.
Being able to talk and listen to others about any and all issues with training and racing during the weekly Zoom calls and the ability to text the coaches with my questions.
The nutrition program opened my eyes to train like an athlete and eat like one. I’m learning why I eat what I eat. The results are amazing – I lost 13 lbs!

What excites you the most about being involved in running/triathlon?

Achieving goals I never thought I could definitely excites me but there is more than just that.

I love being strong! Mentally and Physically. And most of all, I love the triathlon community. Nothing is better than talking shop with other athletes that “get” you and why we do what we do.

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

Everyone could use a coach. In fact, Olympians and all professional athletes have coaches. Trusting the coaching and the program is important and not easy to find. Full CIrcle Coaching has the knowledge and experience that we all deserve to know but just don’t typically know how to access it or who to trust enough to ask and get the correct information.

Learning is never-ending, and If you want to be part of a community that is driven to excel at training and racing and gives you the VIP attention and support you desire and deserve, look no further than FCC.

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 less time than other training programs.

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Rockstar Triathlete Lara Dyke

December 1, 2023February 12, 2024 by fullcircle, posted in ROCKSTARS

Rockstar Triathlete Lara Dyke

Coaches Notes:

Lara contacted me after several DNFs (Did Not Finish) at the Ironman Distance. I was super excited to help her get started on the journey.

We have a two-year plan, as that is sometimes what it takes to build up the training required to finish before the cut-off time. Her success so far has been tremendous. Instead of walking more than running in her training, we have reversed it. She has better bike handling skills and can hold a consistent pace for training and racing. In the swim She overcame panic and trauma that was holding her back. Swimming open water without stopping.

Thanks for choosing Full Circle Coaching with your Ironman journey; you are now on your way!

What is your age?

What is your profession?:

Medical Physicist Product Manager

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

I heard amazing things

What is/ was your “A” race for this season?

Miami Clash Sprint

What are your BIG goals?

Finish a 70.3 and 140.6

Tell me about your successes so far!

I can now swim in a sprint without panicking or stopping (which is huge), and I hit my rpm/speed goal on my bike. I can run/jog for 20 minutes straight with no breaks :).

What were some of your biggest improvements in performance for each of the following? Swim, Bike, Run, and Nutrition/Health.

Swim: not panicking or stopping in the race at all.

Bike: averaging 85 rpm at 14 MPH

Run: Running 12:18 min/ mile

Nutrition: Being more aware of the type of food I ingest and how it affects my health and digestion.

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

Showing up
Getting 2-3 swim, bike, and run workouts/week = Consistency!
Bike fit by Coach Dennis

What excites you the most about being involved in running/triathlon?

Rounded fitness

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

Trust the process, it is well worth it.

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 less time than other training programs.

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Rockstar Triathlete Daniel Alvarez Attributes Injury-Free Race to Training With Full Circle

November 17, 2023February 12, 2024 by fullcircle, posted in ROCKSTARS

Rockstar Triathlete Daniel Alvarez Attributes Injury-Free Race to Training With Full Circle

Coaches Notes:

I am incredibly proud of Daniel for completing the Full Circle Coaching Triathlon Transformation program with his first 70.3 performance in North Carolina.

He came to me as a typical triathlete, training, and racing as hard as he could on every session. This is a great way to get hurt and burnt out. He didn’t know what he didn’t know. I will never forget his comment after our first bike session- “Wow, so that’s how you train on the bike – I learned so much!”

He was already a strong guy, and getting into shape, we just helped him get specific for the distance he wanted to race, the 70.3.

We evaluated his technique on the swim, bike, and run and improved his nutrition so he had energy for the more extended training session. He has so much improvement from where he started while balancing life as a newly single dad and successful business owner.

Way to go, Daniel. I’m super excited for the journey to the Full Ironman. Thanks for trusting us with your journey – You are a Rockstar Triathlete!

What is your age?

I’m 46 years old

What is your profession?:

I’m an Engineer and work in Sales and Marketing in an online business.

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

I was starting my journey in triathlon and saw Coach Erinne giving a great pre-race explanation and advice. Then, the third time I saw her, I made contact and started the program.

What is/ was your “A” race for this season?

Ironman NC 70.3. I finally learned how to pace during the race to finish strong with a 6:07- for my very first 70.3 with no injuries!

What are your BIG goals?

Keep training, prepare myself for doing at least 1 Ironman 70.3 every year and in 2027 my first full Ironman race.

Tell me about your successes so far!

Being able to train an average of 5 days a week, loosing some weight (30 lbs), feeling more active and strong, finishing every race I’ve entered over the past year and having a lot of fun doing them.

What were some of your biggest improvements in performance for each of the following? Swim, Bike, Run, and Nutrition/Health.

Getting better at swimming and biking, with proper technique and guidance, significantly impacted my performance. Also, the combination of training, fueling with the right nutrition, and resting has made me go beyond what I thought I could.

My running was terrible. I still have so much to learn and practice; I know it will take time and effort, but I’m willing to put in the hard work and time to improve. I don’t want to injure myself, so technique plays a significant role; I’m learning a lot. I was able to finish the run at the 70.3, feeling strong.

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

Having team of athletes for support and company.
Having coaches with lots of experience end knowledge.
The feeling of accomplishment after every race or event, make me want to come back stronger.

What excites you the most about being involved in running/triathlon?

The healthy lifestyle, having a moment everyday for myself, train and see my improvement, having a break from day to day tasks.

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

Take action, overthinking won’t get you anywhere! It’s time to discover your true potential.

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 less time without injury or burn-out.

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Rockstar Triathlete Mason Fruit: A Triathlon Transformation Success Story

November 10, 2023February 12, 2024 by fullcircle, posted in ROCKSTARS

Rockstar Mason Fruit

Coaches Notes:

Mason called me around this time last year, right after the MiamiMan Triathlon 2022, where he was racing the International distance race. He wanted to go long and complete three 70.3s in 2023.

I love goals like this!

He joined my Signature Triathlon Transformation Program, and we got to work on all his testing and evaluations. From there, we started training to improve his swim, bike, and run technique and build his aerobic capacity for the longer-distance races he aimed for.

Nutrition and strength played a role in his ability to handle the volume of his training while working full-time at a pretty intense job and being a good boyfriend.

For someone his age, I was surprised at his dedication to the sport and reaching his goals. Most 20-something-year-olds are not that dedicated to putting in the work that being a successful triathlete takes!

Congratulations on all your 70.3 races- you are a true Rockstar Triathlete. Sub 6, here you come!

What is your age?

What is your profession?:

Electrical Engineer

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

I met Erinne at Miami Man 2022 – and she made me take my shoes off in the grass. Instant credibility!

What is/ was your “A” race for this season?

I did three 70.3’s with Arizona 70.3 as my “A” Race.

What are your BIG goals?

Sub 6 70.3 at Oceanside and Oregon next season

Tell me about your successes so far!

I scored in the top half of my age group twice this season!
Also went from not being able to run without walking to running non-stop during 70.3s.

What were some of your biggest improvements in performance for each of the following? Swim, Bike, Run, and Nutrition/Health.

Swim: I can swim now! I learned how to swim.

Bike: my FTP went from 180 to 240 (measured with 20 min FTP tests).
And my times went from a 3:30 bike to sub 3hr for 56 miles.

Run: I went from running 10-11 min miles for a half marathon distance with a 180 heart rate to doing the same pace in 100+ degree weather with a heat rate of sub 170.

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

Having a good support base. This wasn’t always the case, but with hard work and persistence, a good base can be built with the people around you.
Consistent training!
I lost 15 pounds by eating real food!

What excites you the most about being involved in running/triathlon?

Climbing the mountain because the mountain is there! And being connected to a fun-loving, active community!

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

Do it! It will be awkward at first as you learn new skills but you don’t know what you don’t know.

Having Erinne point these things out is invaluable!

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 less time than other training programs.

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Rockstar IronWoman Veronica Voisine

September 29, 2023September 30, 2023 by fullcircle, posted in ROCKSTARS

Rockstar IronWoman Veronica Voisine

Coaches Notes:

Veronica called me in January of 2023 very upset that she was not able to complete her full marathon that she had been training for for the last 4 months.
Not knowing anything about her except that we had been working on nutrition I offered to help.

Looking at her training plan from her former coach I was shocked to find no strength training in her program. This is a huge mistake and not all coaches understand the importance of this essential component of a training plan.

Even when I started coaching triathletes in 1999 not many coaches included strength- but we all learned the hard way that without strength training, over-use injuries and performance suffers.

So that’s where we started!
And since Veronica was signed up for the Chattanooga Full Ironman (hilly bike and run course) and she lived in Savannah not in miami, we decided learning how to ride and run on the hills and work with her in person she should join me at Ultimate Tri Camp.

Veronica was truly dedicated to the Ironman journey. She showed up for every coach call, asked questions and hit all her training.

When the foot injury came up I did not recommend putting IM off because I didn’t want her to lose momentum and not complete another goal- I was confident she could make the 16:30 cut off even with a walk / run strategy.

The great news is- she did make the cut off and has no more foot pain even after the 26 mile marathon! She has come so far in just 8 months, it’s amazing.
Way to go Veronica- you truly are one of the grittiest, tough Rockstars we have!!! Congratulations!!! Can’t wait to see what’s next for you.

What is your age?
53

What is your profession?:
Financial Advisor

Why did you choose FCC to help you on your triathlon/health and wellness journey?
Started with Erinne’s Nutrition Essentials course and realized I needed more help with training for Triathlons. I liked the holistic approach to training, nutrition, recovery- which I didn’t know anything about, and the importance of strength training- which was non- existent since I started triathlons.

What is your “A” race for this season?
It was the Chattanooga Full Ironman 2023

What are your BIG goals?
Finish the Ironman

Tell me about your successes so far!
I got injured in June and could not run. I thought Ironman was done for this year – Erinne told me to trust the process. I was not sure how I was going to finish the Ironman marathon with no running in over 2 months but my run was so much better for race day then I could have even imagined.

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.

Everything is better! I have completed 2 half Ironmans on my own before working with Full Circle Coaching. I was so drained afterwards and sore.
I feel better after this Full Ironman than after any half because my fitness is so much better. I was really tearing down my body before.

Now I am healthier overall. I learned the importance of letting my body recover during training and I am stronger. I eat better and am starting to learn how fuel my body the way it needs.

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

Having Full Circle Coaching!
Learning the importance to strength training
Learning the importance of nutrition

What excites you the most about being involved in triathlon?
I love how supportive everyone in the Full Circke Community is – everyone celebrates each others achievements.

What would you say to another person who was on the fence about joining our training program?
Just do it – it will be a game changer. I know that I would not have finished Ironman without the help from Full Circle Coaching!

Do you want results like these?

Become a Stronger, Faster & More Confident Triathlete at the 14th Annual Ultimate Tri Camp February 26 – March 3, 2024!

Learn cutting edge swim, bike, run and strength training skills to improve your speed and efficiency.

Ultimate Tri Camp is a 6-day event guaranteed to improve your physical and mental limits.

All level triathletes are welcome. Our triathlon camp programs are specifically designed to zone in and strengthen skills based on athletic level.

What’s in store for you:

Three levels of coaching in every session to meet YOU where you’re at as an athlete
Amazing guest speakers to give inspiration and additional performance tools
Unlimited use of the National Training Center – a 37,000 square foot facility that’s basically like a triathlete’s playground
6 days / 7 nights of focused training to improve your physical and mental limits so you can keep on crushing those goals. You’ll leave a faster, stronger, more confident triathlete
A surprise pro triathlete to share about how they do things!

Upon completion of Ultimate Triathlon Camp you return to your training with following:

A plan to set up for success in life and sport
Tools to implement, strength and stretching protocols
Identification of your limiters to further improve your performance
Lifetime access to your video analysis showing where you need to work
A custom coaching plan to set your year up for success

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From Bad Place to Rockstar Beginner Triathlete: Carlyle Cousins

September 22, 2023September 22, 2023 by fullcircle, posted in ROCKSTARS

From Bad Place to Rockstar Beginner Triathlete: Carlyle Cousins

Coaches Notes:

Carlyle was as green as they come. He attended his first practice in old running shoes, no bike, and zero swim skills.

The 8-week Beginner Triathlon Program is designed to give you what you need to show up confidently at the start line of a sprint or International distance triathlon, knowing you can finish strong.

We got to work at the weekly group training sessions- learning to breathe and feel comfortable keeping his head down in the water to save energy, getting a bike fit on a borrowed bike to get out of pain, and improving run technique. Of course, along with stretching and basic strength.

Carlyle had a great first sprint triathlon race with a time of 1:15. He finished so strong on the run for 3 miles he decided to do a 2nd loop on the run by accident!
(PS, it’s always good to know your race course! ;-))

Super proud of you, Carlyle! You Truly are a Rockstar Triathlete- and we love you too!

What is your age?
I am 36 years old

What is your profession?:
Project Manager/ Installer for Home Automation Company

Why did you choose FCC to help you on your triathlon/health and wellness journey?
A really good friend of mine was transformed by training with the Full Circle Coaching tribe, and he inspired me to be a better version of myself, so he set me up with Full Circle to start my triathlon journey.

What is your “A” race for this season?
Integrity Multisport August Key Biscayne Sprint

What are your BIG goals?
My goal is to do XTRI Races Norseman. I have a long way to go but it’s my motivation.

Tell me about your successes so far!
My successes are pretty much doing a complete turnaround in my health. I was in a really bad place, and the TRI lifestyle forced me to be better and analyze my life more holistically.

Finishing my first triathlon race was a significant accomplishment, even with some mishaps.

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.

My biggest achievements in swimming was being able to cover the sprint distance, before training I would struggle just to do 2 laps.

As for biking, just being able to feel comfortable doing an hour on the bike was very new to me and a bit awkward and painful at times, until I got a bike fit!

For running, it would be completing a 14-mile extreme trail run in Great Falls, Maryland, during my training.

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

Of course the first thing that made a difference was Full Circle, love you guys!
Second, my friends that donated gear to me, it allowed me to get into this sport which we all know is super expensive.
Third would be Nutrition, it helped me on all aspects to consistently train.

What excites you the most about being involved in triathlon?
The way it tests your mental fortitude to keep going and the way it can push you to your limits.

What would you say to another person who was on the fence about joining our training program?
I would tell them stop thinking about just do it! It’s going to 100% change your life!

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Injured runner still achieves 20 min Personal record after 9 Ironmans to qualify for Kona!

September 15, 2023September 19, 2023 by fullcircle, posted in ROCKSTARS

Injured runner still achieves 20 min Personal record after 9 Ironmans to qualify for Kona!

Coaches Notes:

Kathy Parmele and Dean, her partner, signed up for my Ultimate Tri camp 2023 and I had never met them before.

When I found out they met on Insight Timer (a meditation app) I knew they were my people!

Kathy shared her goal of qualifying for Kona at the Mont Tremblant Full Ironman in August – just 6 months away and I wanted to help her make it happen.

She totally believed it was possible in her mind and even booked an Air BnB in Kona, just in case!!!

She had already completed 6 or 7 Ironmans but had never followed a training plan or had anyone check her technique on the swim, bike or run.

At camp we do all of that and started making adjustments immediately.

With so much training under her belt she had great body awareness and was able to implement the technique changes after doing certain drills to reinforce them.

After camp we trained virtually with her following the training program we designed based on her testing and skills work and everything was improving except the run.

She kept re-injuring an old torn meniscus.

So we modified training to the elliptical and aqua jogging to maintain fitness and kept strengthening the leg to help her get back to running just in time to finish up her running volume with a 22 mile pain-free run.

We knew the goal was in sight and completely possible.

Race day was pretty exciting – watching the Ironman App seeing her hit every time goal we had set for a sun 13 hour Ironman time for the swim, T1, bike, T2, and finally the run!!

She did a personal record time for her Ironman- 12:35
And this was 20 minutes faster than any previous Ironman on a hilly course.
She qualified for Kona.

The dream was a reality.

Kathy: You are a badass Rockstar Triathlete. Congratulations on achieving your dream of racing in Kona and thank for choosing Full Circle Coaching to help get you there!

FROM THE ATHLETE

I qualified for Kona!!!

Ironman Mont Tremblant was my 9th Ironman. I had always been a middle-of-the-pack athlete and always self-coached. I was also dealing with a year of injuries. When I found out that IMMT had 100 Kona slots for women this year, I decided to go for it!

For that I needed coaching. The Full Circle Ultimate Tri Camp was just the jump start that I needed. I learned a lot about how to tweak my swim, bike, and run techniques to minimize injury and improve performance. Then I continued with the coaching virtually.

There were several game-changing recommendations that Erinne made for me after reviewing my videos that really helped optimize my technique. The plan took into account my injuries and we were able to slowly increase my distances and fitness while letting my body heal.

The outcome? I PR’ed by almost 20 minutes on a tough course, came 8th in my age group and qualified for Kona!

I felt the support of the whole Full Circle Tribe the whole time and it carried me during the tough parts of the race. Thank you Coaches Erinne, Ollie, Dennis and Jaq for helping me realize my dream!!

Kathy’s Stats

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