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    Transformation Is a Process, Not an Event

    Transformation Is a Process, Not an Event

    I see so many people get frustrated with their triathlon training or healthy living plans.

    They try to follow their training programs and eat right for a little while.

    But then they give up when they don’t quickly, magically become what they want to be – a fast triathlete, thinner, stronger, etc.

    So, let me remind you: Transformation is not an event. It is a PROCESS. And that process is comprised of countless decisions and choices you make over time.

    These build on each other, bringing small changes that then manifest into the bigger results you’re seeking.

    I’m reminded of the Rule of 10,000 Hours, which Malcolm Gladwell wrote about in “Outliers.” He found that genius-level achievement is only possible after putting in that much time. (And don’t worry – you’re not trying to reach genius level, here!)

    This is true for any of the great athletes of our time.

    They did not start great!

    Mohamed Ali, Serena and Venus Williams, Mark Allen, Katie Ledecky, Michael Phelps, Michael Jordan

    It didn’t happen magically after they practiced for a few weeks, right?

    And, what’s best, you don’t have to spend 10,000 hours swimming, biking and running or eating clean to reach your goals. Remember, these athletes changed the world.

    You just want to change yourself.

    You’ve got to wrap your brain and your heart around this impactful idea: Success takes time, no matter what the endeavor.

    So develop your plans. Align your priorities. Do what you need to do to ensure that you’re following your training plan, eating right, managing stress, and maintaining a positive outlook on a daily basis.

    You’ll learn the intricacies of your body and mind. You’ll discover what moves the needle and what doesn’t. You’ll make progress along the way and learn to overcome disappointment and set backs as those are part of the process.

    The rest will come – IN TIME.

    Curious about Full Circle Coaching’s Triathlon Transformation program?
    You too can become the triathlete you always dreamed of. Use this link to schedule your FREE Triathlon Breakthrough Session Now! http://WWW.SCHEDULEYOU.IN/5ZISVAU

    Erinne Guthrie is a USA Triathlon Level II Certified Coach since 1999 and Chief Motivating Officer at Full Circle Coaching, LLC since 2010. 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.

  • Blogs, Mindset

    It’s All About Action Not Motivation

    Photo by Brett Jordan on Unsplash

    It’s All About Action Not Motivation

    Have you heard the expression, “Fake it till you make it” and wondered what that meant?

    It’s simple (and super-helpful).

    It just means that you need to do the right thing for yourself, whether you feel like it or not.

    When we’re talking about making healthy choices, you can’t always wait until you’re “motivated” or you might be waiting a long time.

    • Novelists don’t wait till they’re “motivated” or inspired. They get up and write every day.
    • Olympic athletes train every day, even when they don’t want to.
    • And you have to suit up and show up for your workouts and other healthy choices even when you’re more motivated only to get back in bed.

    In order to reach your goals, should you wait till you feel like doing the work – or buckle down and get it done, knowing you’ll feel so much better when it’s done?

    There’s really no choice.

    Curious about Full Circle’s Triathlon Transformation program?
    You too can become the triathlete you always dreamed of! Use this link to schedule your FREE Triathlon Breakthrough Session Now! http://WWW.SCHEDULEYOU.IN/5ZISVAU

    Erinne Guthrie is a USA Triathlon Level II Certified Coach since 1999 and Chief Motivating Officer at Full Circle Coaching, LLC since 2010. 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.

  • Blogs, Mindset

    Let nature support your health

    Let nature support your health

    We are all part of nature, products of the world just like the flowers and the birds and the oceans.

    It’s easy to forget that sometimes, but it’s true.

    And summertime can help us lock back into that innate power and energy as an endless resource for healthy living. Science verifies that merely being outside more lets nature improve our bodies, minds and spirits.

    So, get out there and know that you’re doing something smart for yourself every time you step outside. Soak up the sun and fresh air and let it work its wonders on you.

    • Being exposed to nature helps us feel better emotionally.
    • It lowers blood pressure and eases muscle tension.
    • It connects us to other people, to the world, and even to the universe.
    • This is true whether you hike in the mountains or stroll in your local park, swim in the ocean, bike on the road or run on the beach.
    • Trees reduce noise and improve air quality. Imagine all they do for humans!
    • Our bodies need sunshine and Vitamin D, so get your boost walking, jogging, or biking outside today.
    • Put your hands in the earth, prune your bushes, and plant new flowers. The symbolic implications are rich!

    If you’re like the rest of the world, you’ve been spending too much time inside these last two years, looking at screens and sitting.

    This summer, let nature works its magic on you. You deserve it.

    Curious about Full Circle’s Triathlon Transformation programs?
    You too can become the triathlete you always dreamed of! Use this link to schedule your FREE Triathlon Breakthrough Session Now! http://WWW.SCHEDULEYOU.IN/5ZISVAU

    Erinne Guthrie is a USA Triathlon Level II Certified Coach since 1999 and Chief Motivating Officer at Full Circle Coaching, LLC since 2010. 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.

  • Blogs, Mindset

    Invest in YOU

    Invest in YOU

    We can all say we’d like to make certain changes in our lives. But change is hard sometimes.

    It’s one thing to say you want transformation, but another to actually make it happen.

    Really bringing about change requires investments that most people are simply unwilling to make. 

    It takes time, money and energy to transform any area of your life. Simply put, it doesn’t come easy.

    But here’s the way to look at it:

    As an investment.

    Yep, every time you take a right action to reach a goal, you’re investing in yourself.

    You’re increasing the chances you’ll succeed.

    You’re paying your future self with sacrifice and dedication that will pay off in time.

    For example, You might not want to eat healthy or exercise every day. 

    But you know that each healthy meal and each workout is improving your quality of life, today and in the future. And it will all pay off one day in the same way – whether with a short-term goal like losing weight for summer, signing up for your first triathlon, or the long-term goal of staying healthy as you age.

    Besides, “instant gratification” is so overrated. Invest in yourself! Success will be so much richer because you did.

    Curious about Full Circle’s Triathlon Transformation programs?
    You too can become the triathlete you always dreamed of! Use this link to schedule your FREE Triathlon Breakthrough Session Now! http://WWW.SCHEDULEYOU.IN/5ZISVAU

    Erinne Guthrie is a USA Triathlon Level II Certified Coach since 1999 and Chief Motivating Officer at Full Circle Coaching, LLC since 2010. 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.

  • Bike, Blogs, Erinne

    I am not ready for RAAM

    RAAM is almost here.

    RAAM is almost here and I’m just not ready! In case you don’t know what RAAM is- It is the Ride Across America and it’s a bike race across the United states, over 3000 miles.

    This is by far the hardest endurance event I have ever attempted. Longer than the Tour de France! I’m not sure what I was thinking when I said yes to this challenge 3 years ago.

    This team has been through some big changes over the last 3 years. The setbacks have been many.

    Gathering the crew to commit to traveling with us for 2 weeks was a challenge.

    Our crew chief- Kendal Tully broke her ankle and will be doing this with a boot! A few cases of covid affected training and my back injury has all proved challenging to overcome.

    The team of 4 cyclists has changed 3 x.

    But we now have our final team of 4- Hunter Tully, Dennis Phipps, Ollie Garcia and me.

    I am so happy to have Coach Dennis, Coach Ollie and Hunter Tully as fellow cyclists and Monica Rizo on our support crew all from the Full Circle tribe along with 6 others, all sacrificing their time to care for and support us on our mission.

    We were worried we wouldn’t get to the start line. But we just loaded the motor home with all of our bikes and gear and it’s heading to the start line in California and we all fly out Wednesday.

    The fact remains I don’t feel ready. My fitness is not where I want it to be. I have not trained long or hard for over a month. I’m both embarrassed that I did this to myself and afraid to let my team down. The fear that I just might not be good enough to do this is running through my head.

    But, I have to put all of my fears aside and remember all of my 25 years of experience and my WHY.

    It’s really not about me.

    It’s about the total effort of everyone working together to bring awareness to our cause, http://www.4cyclsits4kids.com raising money for the 4Kids charity.

    I will have to rely on all my past experience to carry me through this event. Trust and believe we can do this together as a team for our cause!

    The logistics to pull this thing off are overwhelming. The details of the event and all the rules we have to abide by are critical to our success.

    We leave Wednesday (6/15) to fly to California and then on Saturday June 18th, we are the 1st team of 4 (team #300) starting at 12 noon EST in Oceanside.

    Dennis and I will start the first 6 hour pull, alternating cycling for 30 minutes each and switching with a follow car behind us. So we will ride from 12 pm to 6 pm, and then get a 6 hour break in our motorhome.

    Then Coach Ollie and Hunter will have their 6 hour turn.

    Then Dennis and I again from 12 AM- 6 PM. etc.

    We will repeat this cycle for 7-8 days and nights depending on how fast we ride through weather, desert and 3 mountain ranges!

    You can follow us on our journey by checking in to the http://www.RAAMRACE.org as we will have a GPS with us the whole way.

    I have a favor to ask you… Please send us some energy next week as we will truly be needing it!

    Our goal is to raise awareness and $300,000.00 for 4Kids whose mission is “Every child deserves a happy home.”

    Our donation page is 4cyclists4kids

    We will be posting on both the Full Circle Coaching and 4cyclists4kids Instagram as well.

    Thanks so much for all your support over the next 2 weeks. Cannot wait to share this journey with you.

    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.

  • Blogs, Mindset

    Don’t Just Get Fit for Summer—Get Fit for Life

    Don’t Just Get Fit for Summer- Get fit for Life! 

    Let’s talk about something I hear every year:
    “I want to get fit for summer.”

    Here’s the truth: fitness isn’t seasonal. It’s a lifestyle.

    And while there’s nothing wrong with setting a short-term goal, too many athletes (and aspiring athletes) fall into the trap of thinking fitness is just a 3-month sprint. So they go all in—restricting calories, training too hard, skipping recovery—just to look a certain way on vacation.

    But here’s the problem: this approach is unsustainable. And it often leads to burnout, frustration, and even injury.

    So what’s the alternative?
    Commit to consistency. Train for longevity. Fuel your performance—year-round.

    When you shift your mindset from short-term to sustainable, everything changes. You stop chasing quick fixes and start building a foundation that supports:

    More energy during the day

    Better sleep at night

    Stronger workouts

    Faster recovery

    A deeper connection to your “why”

    Whether you’re training for your first sprint triathlon or eyeing the Ironman podium, the key is a strategy that adapts with your life—and helps you stay healthy in the process.

    It’s not about being “summer fit.”
    It’s about being strong, resilient, and confident—always.

    You got this!

    Curious about Full Circle’s Triathlon Transformation programs?
    This 16-week coaching experience is built for real people with real lives—designed to help you swim stronger, bike smarter, run faster, and feel better every step of the way.
    You too can become the triathlete you always dreamed of!

    👉 Click here to learn more and apply via our Get to Know You form. We’ll use it to determine if the program is a good fit for your goals.

    Use this link to schedule your FREE Triathlon Breakthrough Session Now! http://WWW.SCHEDULEYOU.IN/5ZISVAU

    Erinne Guthrie is a USA Triathlon Level II Certified Coach since 1999 and Chief Motivating Officer at Full Circle Coaching, LLC since 2010. 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.

  • Blogs, Mindset

    Visualize your ideal self

    Photo by Kateryna Hliznitsova on Unsplash

    Visualize Your Ideal Self

    I want you to visualize your ideal self. 

    The point of this exercise is all about manifestation – about bringing your ideal self into your physical reality. Which you can only do once you’re crystal clear on who you are.

    Really think about it, focusing on various aspects of who you are and who you want to be, and then sit down with pen and paper.

    Here are some questions to get your juices flowing. Remember to think positively about yourself in this.

    Envision a specific point in the future. Imagine as fully as you can what things look like, taste like, smell like, etc. Use all your senses.

    Go somewhere quiet where you’ll have some nice, quiet “alone time” to journal it out. 

    Don’t rush.

    And remember, we’re talking IDEAL, here. So no pooh-poohing yourself!

    OK. Let’s go.

    1. First, who are you? Make a quick inventory of identifiers. Like, “Woman. American. Wife. Husband, Daughter, Triathlete.” Etc.
    2. Now add similar labels to which you aspire. Something like, “Mom. Runner. Chef, Ironman”
    3. What do you do well? What do you enjoy? How can you develop those skills more?
    4. Next, how does your ideal self think? What does she or he believe? Try something like, “I make decisions calmly and rationally, but I never forget the importance of heart and emotion. I feel centered and generous. I believe life is good and I am blessed.”
    5. How do you feel and look? “I feel positive about the future and grateful for what I have,” perhaps… Or, “I look my best, due to healthy habits of eating right, exercising and managing stress.”
    6. Where are you geographically? Do you live in Paris, or a remote cabin in the woods, by the beach or hometown. 
    7. Are you creative? Retired? Wealthy?
    8. Are you in love? Happily single?
    9. Did you achieve goals in your personal life, social life, and professional life? What were they? How do you imagine looking back on them?

    Then practice daily visualization as a part of your routine: Sit down, close your eyes, and imagine your ideal self as thoroughly as you can.

    It’s not only psychologically empowering, but it helps rewire your brain to manifest these emotions and desires. It’s good for anxiety and self-esteem, and for planning and goal-setting.

    Athletes have known for generations that if they can visualize themselves winning, it prepares their mindset for victory.

    I have all my athletes imagine their perfect race days and I myself am visualizing daily my successful RAAM (Ride Across America). I also do this daily for my personal and business life.

    CEOs do it with business challenges.

    Actors do it with playing roles.

    You can do the same. And I am here to help.

    Are you going to do this exercise with me? Let me know!

    Mental skills are a huge part of my Triathlon Transformation Program.

    I have 5 spots open to finish out the year just as you are imagining!

    Set up your Triathlon Breakthrough Call here

    Curious about Full Circle’s Triathlon Transformation programs?
    You too can become the triathlete you always dreamed of! Use this link to schedule your FREE Triathlon Breakthrough Session Now! http://WWW.SCHEDULEYOU.IN/5ZISVAU

    Erinne Guthrie is a USA Triathlon Level II Certified Coach since 1999 and Chief Motivating Officer at Full Circle Coaching, LLC since 2010. 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.

  • Blogs, Mindset

    In case no one has told you today…

    In case no one has told you today…

    You are so amazing and powerful.

    Do you realize that?

    It’s true.

    You can do anything you set your mind to. I mean YOU, the person reading this right now – not just the general, royal “you.” I sincerely believe this:

    • You can create the life you want.
    • You can be healthy, loved and hopeful.
    • You deserve every success.

    And you can get it.

    It will take planning, dedication, and sacrifice – but if you want it bad enough, then everything you desire is readily available to you.

    You might have to shift how you think and talk about yourself.

    You might have to build new habits and priorities.

    You will definitely have to put in the effort sometimes when you just don’t want to – but, let’s face it, you’ve already tried the easier path, and IT DID NOT WORK.

    Success will also take believing in yourself as much as you believe in anything, and I know how hard that is for some people. We’ve been conditioned to doubt ourselves, or to be ashamed of our ambition. 

    At least, I know I was. I finally overcame those self-limiting beliefs by working on it daily. And you can too, by talking to a friend or coach, writing in your journal, or praying.

    Literally: Say what you want and say you deserve it. It will help you come to believe that you do.

    That’s the first step.

    Because once you believe in yourself and use the power of words to send your thoughts into the universe… well, my friend, then you’re forever able to touch that cornerstone of strength when difficulties and doubts emerge.

    And you can always count on this: I will believe in you even if you start to doubt yourself again.

    You are so amazing and powerful.

    IT’S TRUE.

    Curious about Full Circle’s Triathlon Transformation programs?
    You too can become the triathlete you always dreamed of! Use this link to schedule your FREE Triathlon Breakthrough Session Now! http://WWW.SCHEDULEYOU.IN/5ZISVAU

    Erinne Guthrie is a USA Triathlon Level II Certified Coach since 1999 and Chief Motivating Officer at Full Circle Coaching, LLC since 2010. 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.

  • Blogs, Swim

    How do you know?

    How do you know?

    So many of my swimmers join my program and say
    “Wow, I did not know, I didn’t know how to swim!”

    So how do I evaluate if you can swim or not from a coach perspective ?

    I assess you!
    First with a swim test (if you have the endurance and fitness to do so).

    Here’s the test:
    After a short 10 min warm up in the water,
    Swim a 400 (16 laps in a 25 meter or yard pool) for time
    Rest 10 minutes
    Swim a 200 for time

    These numbers tell me what the focus of your swim training should be. Even if I don’t see you swim!

    If your 400 is over 6 minutes or over 3 minutes for the 200
    I know that technique work should be your focus.

    I actually don’t recommend longer swims for swimmers in this situation, as I want them to focus on correcting bad form techniques, rather than reinforcing bad technique with longer swims!

    How do I correct form?
    2nd with a Video analysis.

    The camera never lies!
    And as humans our body awareness in the water is skewed because it’s not our natural habitat!

    I like to see video of you swimming from each side for a full length of the pool, from the front and back, moving to and from the camera and underwater from the front and sides.

    From there I can create a program of step by step exercises, drills and corrections to improve your swim!

    Then it’s up to you to get in the water and do your homework!

    It’s not a miracle solution; nothing will change unless you do the work. It’s not hard work;- it’s just time in the pool and on land!  Doing swim specific strength and stretch is essential to becoming a better swimmer
    But the key is also going slow, being intentional with your movements in the water with the drills I prescribe.

    Does it work? Hell yes!!
    Every single one of my athletes just retested their 400 and 200 from earlier in the year and many are under that 6 and 3 min goal.
    Others are getting closer!!

    Want to learn more about your swimming…
    Check out my open water swim clinic on June 4th / REGISTER HERE

    It’s 3 hours of coached training in the open water with our coaches!
    Plus, access to our online platform and video analysis.

    Swim Essentials Open Water is for you if you want to:

    Swim faster than you are now.

    Conserve energy as you learn how to swim with less effort.

    Understand exactly what you need to do with your head, hands, eyes, arms, body, legs and feet to be able to swim better.

    Invest in quality time with coaches in and out of the water for 3 fun-filled hours of swim training.

    End your struggle with swimming and learn to LOVE swimming in the water.

    Eliminate anxiety and breathing problems in the water.

    Learn how to train properly during and after this class is over.

    Discounts on future swim coaching to guarantee and ensure success.

    Become the swimmer you have always dreamed of.

    Get all the magic…
    The exact swim mechanics you need for your best swim ever!

    And get access to all my pool training when you join!

    See you in the water!! REGISTER HERE!

    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.

  • Blogs, Mindset

    The importance of daily rituals

    The importance of daily rituals

    You’ve probably heard someone complain about being in a rut.

    Successful people swear by the power of daily rituals and routines to help them stay in flow. They use them to build the groundwork of their lives and to continue growing.

    Here’s a famous quote from Aristotle on the topic:

    “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.”

    Routines help you manage your time.

    They prepare you for the unexpected.

    They help you preserve energy, strength and worry for more important things.

    Just imagine what a wreck you’d be without any daily rituals.

    Think about the habit of brushing your teeth each morning. It was ingrained in you as a child, so you don’t even think about it. And as a reward, you have dental health and social acceptance that would’ve been denied otherwise, right?

    I have a morning and evening routine that enhances my mindset, energy and allows me to give from a place of over flow.

    Where do you think you need some new habits now?

    Here are some examples that lots of people find helpful just to get you thinking:

    • Start the day with prayer, gratitude, meditation or light movement.
    • Avoid email first thing in the morning to keep your perspective on stressors.
    • Drink 24 ounces of spring or filtered water with a pinch of seasalt
    • Eat a healthy breakfast every day.
    • Make a daily to-do list that includes exercise or at least some form of intentional movement.
    • Go to bed and wake up at the same times every night and day.
    • Play music or use essential oils to enliven your atmosphere for activity or rest.

    Habits that support a healthy lifestyle are particularly important.

    If you want to stay at a healthy weight, for example, then you need to take daily action to eat right and exercise.

    Would it help to build purposeful action around these ideas into your routine? To meal-prep on Sunday afternoons after your grocery shopping, for example? Or to go to the gym every Monday, Wednesday and Friday on your way home from work? Put it all in your calendar.

    Studies show that connecting a new habit to an existing one increases your chances of success. 

    Habits are self-care in action.

    Curious about Full Circle’s Triathlon Transformation programs?
    You too can become the triathlete you always dreamed of! Use this link to schedule your FREE Triathlon Breakthrough Session Now! http://WWW.SCHEDULEYOU.IN/5ZISVAU

    Erinne Guthrie is a USA Triathlon Level II Certified Coach since 1999 and Chief Motivating Officer at Full Circle Coaching, LLC since 2010. 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.