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Rockstar Swimmer: Tim Skladzien

September 30, 2022February 13, 2024 by fullcircle, posted in ROCKSTARS

Rockstar Swimmer: Tim Skladzien

Coach’s Notes:

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

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

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

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

Age:

Profession:

Aquatics Manager at Foglia YMCA in Lake Zurich, IL

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

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

What is your “A” race for this season?

My A race was the Alligator Lighthouse swim.

Please share your BIG goals:

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

Tell me about your successes so far:

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

What were some of your biggest Improvements in performance for the each of the following? Swim, Bike, Run, and Nutrition/Health. Please include any Personal Records and Goals achieved:

PR time achieved for 3 mi Lake Michigan swim.

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

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

What excites you the most about being involved in triathlon?

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

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

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

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

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

April 2, 2018February 14, 2024 by fullcircle, posted in ROCKSTARS

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

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

Meet CHRISTIAN CREWS, Full Circle Coaching Rockstar Triathlete

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

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

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

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

Tell me about your successes so far: What were some of your biggest Improvements in performance for the each of the following? Swim: Bike: Run: Nutrition/Health: Please include any Personal Records and Goals achieved:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Victor Morales Achieves Rockstar Triathlete Success

December 22, 2017February 14, 2024 by fullcircle, posted in ROCKSTARS

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

Meet VICTOR MORALES, Full Circle Coaching Rockstar Triathlete

Age: 36
Profession: Management Consultant

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tell me about your successes so far: What were some of your biggest Improvements in performance for the each of the following? Swim: Bike: Run: Nutrition/Health: Please include any Personal Records and Goals achieved:

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

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

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

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

December 19, 2017February 14, 2024 by fullcircle, posted in ROCKSTARS

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

Meet Carlos Ruiz, Full Circle Coaching Rockstar Triathlete

Age: 35

Profession: Industrial Engineer, working at Bacardi as Regional Planner

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Christina Avila Achieves Rockstar Triathlete Success

December 19, 2017February 14, 2024 by fullcircle, posted in ROCKSTARS

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

Meet Christina Avila, Full Circle Coaching Rockstar Triathlete

Age: 42
Profession: Curriculum Support Specialist, MDCPS

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

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

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

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

What were some of your biggest improvements in performance for the each of the following? Swim: Bike: Run: Nutrition/Health: Please include any Personal Records and Goals achieved: Each sprint triathlon I did this year showed improvement in the swim, bike, run, and transition. My swim improved by almost two minutes from the first trilogy to the fourth, and my run by six minutes. I recently PR’d my 5k running time, and completed my first international distance triathlon.

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

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

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

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

December 15, 2017February 14, 2024 by fullcircle, posted in ROCKSTARS

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

Meet Steven Bolitho, Full Circle Coaching Rockstar Triathlete

Age: 50
Profession: Management

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

November 21, 2017February 14, 2024 by fullcircle, posted in ROCKSTARS

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

Meet Beda Molina, Full Circle Coaching Rockstar Triathlete

Age: 51 years old

Profession: Business owner

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Chris Kinnaird Achieves Rockstar Triathlete Success

November 14, 2017February 14, 2024 by fullcircle, posted in ROCKSTARS

Coach Erinne’s Notes: So Chris is my neighbor who I casually gave some running tips to here and there, which allowed him to break his 4 hour marathon goal! He kind of thought I might know what I was talking about after that. Then he won a free entry into the Ironman Miami 70.3 at our Holiday party and I thought for sure he would give the entry away, but I was pleasantly surprised when he decided to go for it! The rest is history. One year transformation from “runner only” to IM 70.3 Success. His biggest limiter being the swim, he knocked it out of the park on a seriously tough race day. You are truly a RockStar Chris! I know you make me and your family proud. Can’t wait to see what you say yes to next!!!

Meet Chris Kinnaird, Full Circle Coaching Rockstar Triathlete

Age: 44
Profession: Professor at MDC

Why you chose FCC to help you on your triathlon/health and wellness journey? This all started when I won a raffle for a free Ironman 70.3 registration. What a mistake that was! But that set me on a path of challenges, struggles, accomplishments, and success that I never imagined in my wildest dreams.

What is your “A” race for this season? See above

Please share your BIG goals: See above (Although I now am looking forward to new goals for next season, such as competing in a full Ironman or running my first ultra-marathon)

Tell me about your successes so far: If you had told me a year ago that I would complete 6 triathlons this year, including Ironman Miami 70.3, I would have told you that you were nuts! I raced in my first-ever sprint triathlon in April, and completed a 70.3 less than 6 months later.

What were some of your biggest Improvements in performance for each of the following? Swim: Bike: Run: Nutrition/Health: Please include any Personal Records and Goals achieved: A year ago, I couldn’t swim one length of the pool. Now I can say that I swam 1.2 miles in the ocean. Obviously that didn’t happen overnight. The FCC training program kept me focused on my goals.

Name 2 or 3 things that have made the biggest difference in your journey:
1. Having a support group of like-minded athletes (“crazy people”) who are training alongside you and holding you accountable
2. Working with a coach who frequently checks in on you and knows your personal goals and abilities and pushes you to reach beyond your limits.
3. Establishing a set of short, medium, and long-term goals outlined by your coach to keep you motivated throughout the season

What excites you the most about being involved in triathlon? Coming into triathlon as “just a runner” I now have confidence in myself to go after goals that I used to think were impossible.

What would you say to another person who was on the fence about joining our training program? If you want to see your entire life transformed in a few short months, do it!

Terri Camejo achieves Rockstar Triathlete Success: I got 4 Minutes faster training with Full Circle Coaching

August 10, 2017February 14, 2024 by fullcircle, posted in ROCKSTARS

Coach Erinne’s Notes:

Terri is my Dark Horse triathlete. She is very humble and quiet in training but get her on the race course and she lays it all out there. Extremely dedicated to hitting all the workouts with the group or on her own she has definitely shown the most improved in the shortest amount of time! It took months to get her to switch from Duathlon to Triathlon and now she is doing a 70.3! I am so proud of how far she has come in such a short time and look forward to her continued success. COngratualtions Terri you are a true Rockstar Triathlete.

Meet Terri Camejo, Full Circle Coaching Rockstar Triathlete

Age: 49
Profession: Teacher

Why you chose FCC to help you on your triathlon/health and wellness journey? I chose Full Circle Coaching in January 2017 after the recommendation of friends that are also part of the program. I was looking for a coach that could help me learn how to swim as I began my journey as a newbie Triathlete.

What is your “A” race for this season? I would say my “A” Race would have to be the Huntington’s Disease Triathlon 2017. I signed up for this race under the encouragement of my coach Erinne who told me I was ready to swim an Olympic Distance. Much to my surprise, I entered the lake with only one thought in mind, “I have to get to the other side without panicking.” As I made my way across I knew I was half way home and just had to keep ‘blowing my bubbles’ as coach Erinne had taught me. On my way back, I just had to relax into my stroke and eventually I would make it to shore. Transitioning to the bike went well as I relaxed into my favorite leg. I was happy with my time on the bike as well as on the run landing me with 4 place in my age group. Needless to say I was shocked I was even in the top 5 which just shows what great coaching and dedication can accomplish.

Please share your BIG goals: My big Goal is to complete my first 70.3 Ironman in Augusta this September. This goal was set back in January when my husband decided he wanted to participate in an Ironman. With the help of my coach and fellow teammates, I am looking forward to crossing the finish line and hearing my name.

Tell me about your successes so far: In April this year, I competed in Tri-Miami where I became very anxious as I entered the ocean as others bumped into me during my first triathlon open water swim. I was happy with the results of this Sprint race as I placed 6th in my age group. My second Sprint was 7 weeks later in June 2017. This time I was familiar with the course and was prepared for being bumped and pushed during the swim. I actually felt confident and pushed someone off of me as I rounded the buoy. I was happy with the results of this Sprint as my time was 4 minutes faster than the previous race landing me into 3rd place in my age group. Finally, my third and most challenging race thus far was Huntington’s Disease Olympic Distance this July. Since swimming is not my strength nor what I feel comfortable doing, it was a challenge to set my mind to swim in a lake of all places where I am not as buoyant. This was by far my greatest accomplishment in preparing me for Augusta 70.3.

What were some of your biggest Improvements in performance for the each of the following? Swim: Bike: Run: Nutrition/Health: Please include any Personal Records and Goals achieved:

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

1. Learning the basic skills of swimming from coach Erinne has made the greatest impact in my training. Gone are the days of having to wear fins to make it to the other side of the pool. I have learned appropriate breathing, balance, stroke, and kicking techniques. Although I still don’t enjoying swimming, I can honestly say I wouldn’t have been able to compete in the 3 events I have thus far without her coaching.

2. The bike has always come natural to me and it is what I enjoy the most. However, I wouldn’t be able to have the speed nor endurance without the help from my coach Dennis. He has taught me how to push myself beyond what I could have imagined and because of this type of training he has enabled me to keep up with ‘the fast riders’ on the road. Thanks coach Dennis for gently pushing me to strive to be better and stronger.

3. The run is something I started off doing on my own a couple of months before joining FC in January. Attending track and learning proper running form, strengthen exercises, and stretching has enabled me to learn how to prevent injury and to run. This was accomplished through the encouragement and support of my coaches Erinne, Dennis, and Wilman.

What excites you the most about being involved in triathlon? I enjoyed the camaraderie of fellow triathletes on the Full Circle team. Everyone is always helpful in sharing techniques in what has worked for them as an athlete. Also, the support and encouragement is wonderful in a sport that can be very independent and self-seeking. As far as the triathlon event, I enjoy hearing the crowd cheering the athletes on as they cross the finish line.

What would you say to another person who was on the fence about joining our training program? I would encourage them to join the FC training program to develop the appropriate techniques that will improve their individual weaknesses and provide the support needed to fulfill goals as an athlete.

Marco Martory achieves Rockstar Triathlete Success: Without a Doubt it’s Miami’s Best Triathlete Group

August 4, 2017February 14, 2024 by fullcircle, posted in ROCKSTARS

Coach Erinne’s Notes:

When I first met Marco for a run evaluation a few years ago, he was a very different kind of athlete. Lot’s of big muscles and inflammation but a desire to learn to do triathlon and get fast. NOW, I can say he is a LEAN MEAN FIGHTIN’ MACHINE in the endurance sport of triathlon. I could not be more proud of his success and drive to keep pushing and succeeding even when sometimes he has his doubts! His constant feedback of what is working and what he struggles with helps me help him succeed. I am looking forward to your Ironman Success Marco, WAY TO GO!!!! YOU ARE A TRUE ROCKSTAR TRIATHLETE!

Meet Marco Martory, Full Circle Coaching Rockstar Triathlete
Age: 43

Profession: Bail Bondsman / PI / Trainer

Why you chose FCC to help you on your triathlon/health and wellness journey? I chose Full Circle because of Coach Erinne’s ability to train and teach me how to push and succeed in the sport of Triathlon. Also the Full Circle family has welcomed me as one of their own.

What is your “A” race for this season? My A race this season is the Escape (Olympic)

Please share your BIG goals: My Big goals are to succeed as each race goes by. And eventually end up as an Ironman.

Tell me about your successes so far: So far I’ve been able to PR on each race.

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?

In swimming I can make the distances that I shoot out for. When I first started I couldn’t even swim 25 meters in the pool with out stopping. In Cycling I am able to maintain my power while getting to the finish line. When I first started, I couldn’t go over 15mph on average. Now it’s up to 20 mph. I was a runner before joining Full Circle but in no way did I run as good or as fast as I am able to run now.

Coach Erinne has taught me how to run negative splits which in turn helps me become a smarter and faster runner. As far as nutrition and health I can say that I’m eating clean and I feel as if I was 23 not 43. I’ve been able to drop 20 pounds and still feel strong and full of energy.

Name 2 or 3 things that have made the biggest difference in your journey:
1. A great coach who understands how and when to push me and is straight up about what I’m doing wrong.
2. I train with a group of triathletes who encourage and applaud my successes.
3. Having a family that understands the dedication it takes to become successful in this sport.

What excites you the most about being involved in triathlon? The challenge it puts me through and seeing that hard work pays off.

What would you say to another person who was on the fence about joining our training program? I would tell them that this is not an easy journey and that there will be some hard days. It takes a lot of commitment. Nothing about this sport is easy. There are no shortcuts. But with Coach Erinne’s ability to understand each of her athletes and through hard work and dedication, it is all worth it. Without a doubt it’s the best Triathlete group out there.

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