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  • Blogs, Mindset

    Set the Bar High for Yourself While Managing Your Expectations

    Set the bar high for yourself while managing your expectations

    Setting big, scary goals is exciting.

    But it’s also quickly disheartening too many times when we fail to support our efforts by managing expectations. Most of the time, the problem isn’t that the goal is too big or grandiose. It’s that we’re not setting reasonable expectations about reaching it.

    Here’s an example that’s super-oversimplified to make the point.

    Suppose you’re 25 pounds overweight and decide to lose that much through exercise and eating right.

    Is that a reasonable goal?

    Absolutely!

    Now, let’s say you want to lose 25 pounds in two weeks.

    Is that a realistic expectation?

    Absolutely not!

    And yet I hear from people all the time who want to do something like this in such a tight timeframe.

    Look, expectations are the mother of all disappointments. But setting goals and setting on a well-charted course to reach them?

    Well, that’s how you get where you want to go.

    Don’t change the desired destination. Just pick the right path.

    I’ve been hosting my FREE 4-Day Nutrition Reset Challenge this week which is a GREAT way to start on the right path to healthier nutrition choices and ultimately a healthier you.

    If you’re ready to kickstart your transformation journey it’s not too late to join! Click this link to sign up, and you can even watch all the Facebook LIVES I’ve done this week about the program right inside our Triathlon Obsessed Facebook group.

    Click here to sign up for my FREE 4-Day Nutrition Reset Challenge — it’s not too late!

  • Blogs, Mindset

    Success is a Decision

    Success is a Decision

    Some people say, “Success is a journey, not a destination.” And while I agree with that, I also think success is something else.

    Success is a decision.

    That’s right. In building healthy habits, in achieving goals, in work… whatever: We choose our own results.

    I’m often asked how to succeed at something – like, losing a certain amount of weight, for example. The solution is simple: Decide you’re going to do it.

    Here’s what I mean – or, rather, what I don’t mean.

    • You don’t get what you want by waiting for it to happen magically
    • You don’t get what you want by hoping someone gives it to you
    • You don’t get what you want by quitting when it gets difficult or takes longer than you’d like

    Instead, success comes from:

    1. Understanding your motivations
    2. Doing your research and choosing appropriate goals
    3. And then committing – really committing – to do whatever is necessary

    That’s what successful people do. They don’t rely on talent, hope, or good luck, although those things can play a part.

    But even the rare few who are talented, hopeful, and lucky also plan smartly and work hard. 

    They adopt a champion’s mindset and learn to stay above their emotions while accepting that doubt and missteps are part of the deal. 

    And they build consistent habits that often take time to pay off.

    Success isn’t just ONE decision but a constant effort to make the next positive choice.

    If you can say yes, then you’re halfway there.

    4-Day Nutrition Reset Challenge Starts May 15 – 18 @11 am

    Does this sound like YOU? 

    • You struggle to know what to eat, how much, and what combination of foods to eat. 
    • You’re not sure if the exercise/training you’re doing will produce the results desired. 
    • You’re confused by all the conflicting information on the internet, diet books, and magazine articles? 
    • You struggle with the motivation you need to get started and the accountability you need to keep you going.

    If so, we’ve got you covered! 

    My client Heather joined me in a prior reset and lost 5 pounds in the week we were together by implementing my suggestions. 

    Join me for a FREE 4-Day Nutrition Reset Challenge!
    Starts May 15 – 18 @ 11:00 AM

    You’ll learn how to develop strong habits to keep you going, start losing fat immediately, and move toward owning the confidence you deserve! 

    This reset is for everyone, not just triathletes. 

    We will review daily nutrition as well as tips for training and racing.

    Being leaner and stronger is always going to allow for better performance.

    Register for the FREE Nutrition Reset Challenge!
  • Blogs, ROCKSTARS, Ultimate Tri Camp

    Rockstar Runner: Dylan Boone

    Rockstar Runner: Dylan Boone

    Coach Notes:

    I was psyched when Dylan said he wanted to train for the Miami 13.1. We met at Athletix rehab because that is our partner for all our physical therapy with our athletes.

    As more of a strength athlete, he did not know what he did not know about HOW to run properly and efficiently for endurance.

    We immediately started with his run video analysis, evaluation, and the 1-mile run test since he already had so much fitness.

    He hit all his training and had to work on less ground reaction time and cadence with the run drills at the track workouts and we needed to add a lot more nutrition to hit all his long runs!

    Congratulations, Dylan- You are a Rockstar Runner, and your results speak for themselves!

    I await the call when you decide to join my triathlon program! Let’s do it! 😉

    Dylan’s Results: 1-mile test from 6:54 to 5:55 and his first 13.1 in 1:49!

    Age: 27

    Profession: Physical Therapist at Athletix Rehab

    Why you chose FCC to help you on your triathlon/health and wellness journey?
    I needed guidance on the proper way to train for endurance.

    My background is in sports performance training for anaerobic sports, so I needed a coach who was educated in aerobic training and cardiovascular adaptations. I was fortunate enough to be introduced to Erinne at Athletix and decided to choose her as my coach.


    What is your “A” race for this season?
    Currently undecided on a race for this year, but I completed my first Miami Half Marathon this past January 2023 and will make it an annual race.


    Please share your BIG goals:
    I would love to get involved in triathlon training this year. Completing a Sprint Triathlon or Olympic Triathlon is a possibility for me.


    Tell me about your successes so far:
    Completing my first Miami Half Marathon in 1:49 and the Miami Runway 5K in 23:21.


    What were some of your biggest Improvements in performance in your running?
    Each week was an improvement while I was training for the half marathon. My metrics improved every month. I significantly improved my mile test time in my 4 month training program.

    I started at a 6:54/1-mile test and achieved a 5:55/ 1-mile test just before the half marathon.

    I used to suffer from a runner’s knee, but with Erinne’s coaching on my running form, technique, and my physical therapy background, I got rid of all those symptoms and am running pain-free.


    Name 2 or 3 things that have made the biggest difference in your journey:
    1. Coaching: I believe there is no way to train for these races without a coach by your side. I would not have been able to determine my levels of progression, when to increase or decrease intensity, or monitor how my body was feeling without Erinne’s guidance throughout this process.

    2. Community: Having a group of people to train with is very important. The FullCircle team is very welcoming, and I enjoyed my workouts with them. There is also a big running community in Miami. I was able to meet and train with many new people I have been able to build relationships with. Having people to run with is always nice, especially when motivation is lacking a little bit.


    What excites you the most about being involved in running/ triathlon?
    The potential for growth and pushing my body to new limits.


    What would you say to someone on the fence about joining our training program?

    You can try it to see if you like it. If you do, you can continue. If you don’t like it, it’s not for everyone, but at least you tried. I never thought I would run a half marathon, but I am glad I did and want to do it again!

    Curious about what is possible for you and your running?

    Use this link to schedule your Run Breakthrough Session today.

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

  • Blogs, ROCKSTARS, Ultimate Tri Camp

    Triathlon Transformation & Ultimate Tri Camp Rockstar Triathlete: Richie Ganitsky

    Triathlon Transformation /Ultimate Tri Camp Rockstar Triathlete: Richie Ganitsky

    Coach Notes:

    Richie joined me during Bring a Buddy week in December, then decided to become a member of my 16-week Triathlon Transformation program and also jumped into my all-inclusive Ultimate Tri Camp experience. This is his combination feedback of everything he has done with Full Circle Coaching over the last 4 months.

    I want to congratulate you, Richie, on going all in because you have truly transformed in every aspect of your triathlon Life.

    From improving your swim technique, overcoming fear on the bike, being comfortable in group rides, tackling the hills of Clermont, Florida at Camp, and getting close to your record for your 13.1 from 10 years ago, and so much more! You know how to dig in and achieve new heights in your performance

    I am proud of your achievements and cannot wait to see what’s next for you. Thanks for choosing Full Circle Coaching for your Triathlon Journey. You are a true Rockstar Triathlete!

    Age: 46

    Profession: Attorney

    Why did you choose to Join Full Circle Coaching?

    After about three years of running just marathons, I wanted to improve my fitness, and my running coach had mentioned triathletes made the best improvements in speed.  In the back of my mind, I knew this was true since the best shape I had ever been in was when I had trained for triathlons prior to focusing only on running. 

    I knew of Coach Erinne from the Integrity Multisport race clinics.  Then I attended the Bring a Buddy Week trial period; Coach Erinne, Coach Ollie, and the athletes were very welcoming, so I joined the group. 

    Over the past four months, I have made big improvements.

    Swimming – I’ve improved my technique and swam much more in the ocean, which led to very good results at the Swim Miami mile in 33:20!

    On the Bike– Coach Erinne and Coach Dennis helped me overcome my fear of downhills by riding the hills of Clermont at Ultimate Triathlon Camp!

    And on the Run– I just raced the Mesa, Arizona half marathon in 1:47, a time I hadn’t achieved in almost ten years!

    I’ve also gotten stronger by eating more protein and supplementing with weight training and yoga!

    Also, training with Full Circle Coaching has motivated me to work out early in the mornings, which is an excellent start to my day!

    Why did you choose to attend the Ultimate Tri Camp for help in your triathlon journey?

    A week devoted to training at Clermont would be great! Also, I liked UTC’s emphasis on not just swimming, biking, and running sessions but also included holistic nutrition, yoga, and motivational speakers.

    Please share your BIG goals and how Ultimate Tri Camp supported you:

    My big goal was to enjoy a great week of fitness.

    Getting lots of technique tips from the coaches: like riding with Coach Erinne on the hills of Clermont, finding motivation from the other athletes and speakers, having daily yoga or meditation classes, massages every other day, healthy breakfasts, lunches, smoothies, and juices all delivered was great!

    What were some of your biggest Improvements in performance at Ultimate Tri Camp?

    Swim: With the improved technique, I feel less tired after swimming long distances.
    Bike: I started at the back of the pack on our first rides, and by the last part of our last ride, I was almost at the front of our “Cool Group.”
    Run: Running the clay trail with a Boston qualifier was fun learning about his experience.
    Nutrition/Health: Adding more protein to my diet has helped me to feel stronger and recover more quickly.
    Mindset: Improved positive thinking with mantras like “I can do anything” and “I get to do something challenging;” it is a privilege!

    Did you achieve any Personal Records or Goals? I achieved my goal of having a great time gaining fitness.

    Name 2 or 3 things you feel will make the biggest difference in your triathlon performance after participating in Ultimate Tri Camp:

    1. Replicating the increased fitness gained at UTC with my daily training in Miami.
    2. Getting to train throughout the season with the coaches and other athletes of Full Circle who also participated in UTC.
    3. The most unique triathlon part of UTC is the hilly bike terrain at Clermont, and having trained there is already making a positive difference in my riding in Miami.

    What excites you the most about being involved in triathlon?

    I feel even leaner and stronger cross-training than mostly just running, which I’d been doing for several years.

    What was your favorite part of Ultimate Tri Camp?

    The ice bath after climbing Sugar Loaf. I’d never tried an ice bath before, and despite the initial cold, my muscles were relaxed and renewed afterward.

    What would you say to someone on the fence about attending Ultimate Tri Camp?

    Learning about the other parts of swimming/biking/running, nutrition, strength, stretch training, and mindset is not to be overlooked, and you’ll get it all at UTC.

    Are you coming back next year? Definitely! Already reserved my spot!

    CURIOUS ABOUT FULL CIRCLE’S TRIATHLON TRANSFORMATION PROGRAM?
    YOU, TOO, CAN BECOME THE TRIATHLETE YOU ALWAYS DREAMED OF!
    APPLY HERE!

    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.

  • Blogs, Race Specific

    Don’t Guess—Know If You’re Truly Ready for Race Day

    Don’t Guess—Know If You’re Truly Ready for Race Day

    Using the tools that Training Peaks and Garmin have to offer has been helpful over my 28-year career as a triathlon coach.

    You must be willing to use these tools for them to work for you…

    Track every workout you do with your Garmin watch, heart rate monitor, and power meter, and we can get some pretty good information on your fitness level. 

    It’s not foolproof, but it gets us a decent picture of your Training Stress Score- or TSS.

    But the question then becomes, is the training you have logged enough for the race distance you want to finish or PR?

    In this chart you can see there are ranges for the weekly hours needed to train for a given distance race.

    Still, the other numbers to consider to see if you have enough fitness for your race are your CTL (Critical Training Load) and your weekly TSS (Training Stress Score) Numbers numbers inside your Performance Management Chart on your Training Peaks Account. 

    Where to find your Critical Training Load and Training Stress Score

    Look across the top of your Premium Training Peaks Account and click on Dashboard to see your Chart.

    Select the date range that coincides with your most recent training and race date and determine if your numbers align with the numbers on this chart.

    Remember you must track all your training and wear your heart rate monitor for this data to be accurate.

    You can be on the low end of the ranges for your target CTL and still have amazing race results.

    Of course, you cannot predict race outcomes with this chart because there is no way to measure race skill, pacing or nutrition intake and so many race variable, but it is a great place to start.

    These other things are where coaching comes in!

    I have helped thousands of triathletes over the last 28 years understand their training data and use to help them achieve their triathlon dreams- from their first time across a triathlon finish line to qualifying for Kona or a World Championships

    It is so much more than swimming, biking, and running!

    Anything is possible when you have the mindset, support, and a perfectly balanced training plan based on your lifestyle, physiology and performance metric tools!

    Will you be next?

    DO YOU KNOW ABOUT MY 16-WEEK (VIRTUAL OR IN-PERSON) TRIATHLON TRANSFORMATION TRAINING PROGRAM TO HELP YOU GET FASTER FOR YOUR NEXT TRIATHLON IN LESS TIME?

    You’ll show up confidently at the start of your next race, swimming, biking, and running past the competition, sprinting across the finish line with arms overhead, knowing you nailed it.

    Here’s how it works
    You get the ideal blueprint that makes you faster and stronger inside the 16-week Triathlon Transformation Training program.

    Here’s why it’s different
    With 28 years of coaching 1000’s triathletes, I discovered the biggest struggles are:

    • You don’t know what you don’t know when it comes to learning the exact skills to succeed in the triathlon sport.
    • Improving strength and increasing energy are the secrets to preventing injury and burnout.
    • Other programs push athletes beyond their ability with wasted junk miles and excess volume leading to disappointment and failure.
    • With my 16-week Triathlon Transformation Program, the focus is on you as an individual; your form, technique, strength, fueling, and mindset. Through video analysis, metabolic testing, holistic lifestyle coaching, and a supportive community, you will achieve all your triathlon dreams and goals to get faster in less time.

    So please help me get to know you better. Use this link to fill out the application.

    I’m only accepting five new members, so space is limited. Don’t delay your dreams another day! Program starts May 1st in time for Augusta 70.3 and/or Full Ironman Florida.

    I look forward to hearing from you soon.

    Coach Erinne Guthrie

    Click this link: http://www.scheduleyou.in/5ZIsVaU to schedule your FREE Triathlon Breakthrough Session, and let’s do it together!

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

     

  • Blogs, Mindset

    What’s Not Your Problem

    What’s Not Your Problem

    Have you ever noticed that anytime you do something, there’s somebody who doesn’t like it?

    • You get a new haircut – and someone tells you it’s too short.
    • You buy a new car – and someone says you paid too much.
    • You start exercising and eating clean – and someone starts acting out because you’re “making” them feel uncomfortable.

    It might just be human nature. Heck, it might just be NATURE, period, — because for every action, there’s an equal and opposite reaction, if I remember high school right.

    So, if that’s the case, how much should you care about your personal changes making someone else uncomfortable?

    Should you care …

    • A lot?
    • A little?
    • Or not one bit?

    I bet you can guess my answer!

    Once you accept that there will always be someone who doesn’t like what you do, it’s SO LIBERATING because you can let go of any element of judgment or condemnation or, well, your OWN discomfort!

    If you’re making changes that truly affect others, then maybe they have a say-so in the matter. 

    But regarding the bottom line of your health, fitness, and dreams…

    There is one opinion that matters: YOURS!

    Do you know about my 16-WEEK (Virtual or in Person) Triathlon Transformation Training Program to help you get faster for your next triathlon in less time?

    You’ll show up confidently at the start of your next race, swimming, biking, and running past the competition, sprinting across the finish line with arms overhead, knowing you nailed it.

    Here’s how it works
    You get the ideal blueprint that makes you faster and stronger inside the 16-week Triathlon Transformation Training program.

    Here’s why it’s different
    With 26 years of coaching 1000’s triathletes, I discovered the biggest struggles are:

    • You don’t know what you don’t know when it comes to learning the exact skills to succeed in the triathlon sport.
    • Improving strength and increasing energy are the secrets to preventing injury and burnout.
    • Other programs push athletes beyond their ability with wasted junk miles and excess volume leading to disappointment and failure.
    • With my 16-week Triathlon Transformation Program, the focus is on you as an individual; your form, technique, strength, fueling, and mindset. Through video analysis, metabolic testing, holistic lifestyle coaching, and a supportive community, you will achieve all your triathlon dreams and goals to get faster in less time.

    So please use this link to fill out the application.

    I’m only accepting five new members, so space is limited. Don’t delay your dreams another day!

    I look forward to hearing from you soon.

    Coach Erinne Guthrie

    Click this link: http://www.scheduleyou.in/5ZIsVaU to schedule your FREE Triathlon Breakthrough Session, and let’s do it together!

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

  • Blogs, Mindset

    What Are Your Daily Non-Negotiables?

    What Are Your Daily Non-Negotiables?

    Sometimes the day gets away from you so fast.

    You start with a list of good intentions, and then, bam! Work, family, traffic… all the stresses of daily life barge in, and suddenly that trainer ride or run is no longer on the calendar, and you’re tempted to think about hitting a drive-through window or, even worse- skip lunch altogether.

    Well, this has happened to me less often since I came up with my Sacred 3. That’s my list of three non-negotiables, my small daily habits, no matter how busy I get.

    You should try it! It’s super simple to do. Just take a few minutes to write down all the daily habits you currently do or wish you were doing. Then narrow it down to 1 to 3 items you can commit to without fail.

    Be real with this. Remember how crazy things got last week… Or that day last month… Is something like that going to happen again?

    Probably! Because life happens, despite our best intentions.

    Here are some possible non-negotiables to consider.

    • Drinking 1/2 of your body weight in ounces of water.
    • Getting outside for 15 minutes.
    • Closing your eyes and taking deep breaths for one minute.
    • Eating five servings of fruits and vegetables.
    • Moving your body with intention daily, even if it’s just a 15-minute walk around the block. (Remember, we’re going for the bare minimum here, so this isn’t a place to list “I will work out every day for 1 hour.”)
    • Taking a moment to give thanks and write it down!

    Does this list get you thinking in the right direction? The point isn’t to tell you that these should make up your own Sacred 3. That’s up to you!

    Ever since I made my own list and then set about guarding it with a passion, I find that I have fewer days where I feel overwhelmed, like my life is out of control.

    Every day that I can stay on track – even if it’s just with these three little things – is another day I’m not giving up, not falling back to old habits, and not despairing.

    It’s a powerful tactic to shut out the noise and the stress of the rest of the world!

    Do you know about my 16-Week (Virtual or In Person) Triathlon Transformation Training Program to help you get faster in your next triathlon in less time?

    You’ll show up confidently at the start of your next race, swimming, biking, and running past the competition, sprinting across the finish line with arms overhead, knowing you nailed it.

    Here’s how it works
    You get the ideal process that makes you faster and stronger inside the 16-week Triathlon Transformation Training program.

    Here’s why it’s different
    With 26 years of coaching 1000’s triathletes, I discovered the biggest struggles are:

    • You don’t know what you don’t know when it comes to learning the exact skills to succeed in the triathlon sport.
    • Improving strength and increasing energy are the secrets to preventing injury and burnout.
    • Other programs push athletes beyond their ability with wasted junk miles and excess volume leading to disappointment and failure.
    • With my 16-week Triathlon Transformation Program, the focus is on you as an individual; your form, technique, strength, fueling, and mindset. Through video analysis, metabolic testing, holistic lifestyle coaching, and a supportive community, you will achieve all your triathlon dreams and goals to get faster in less time.

    So please use this link to fill out the application.

    I’m only accepting five new members, so space is limited. Don’t delay your dreams another day!

    I look forward to hearing from you soon.

    Coach Erinne Guthrie

    Click this link: http://www.scheduleyou.in/5ZIsVaU to schedule your FREE Triathlon Breakthrough Session, and let’s do it together!

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

  • Blogs, Swim

    Are you breathing the right way when you swim?

    Are you breathing the right way?

    WATCH!

    Breathing…
    Seems like we, as land mammals, should know how to do this instinctually, but unfortunately, that’s not the case.

    So many factors affect our breathing on land, let alone doing it well while swimming.

    This single skill can affect everything you do in the water.

    If we’re breathing effectively while we swim, we can perform the necessary movements to swim effectively.

    It’s important to breathe while swimming as similar as you do on land.

    There should be no breath-holding.

    When your face goes underwater, aim to blow bubbles out of your nose for 3 seconds, calmly.

    Inhaling through your mouth and exhaling through your nose, most of the time, is key to a calm, efficient breathing pattern and swimming success.

    Getting a swim video analysis is the best way to witness your kick inefficiencies and learn to correct them.

    Come learn how to kick correctly at my upcoming Swim Essentials Clinic for video analysis and 12 hours of coached swim training in the pool, open water, and online.

    ARE YOU JOINING US FOR SWIM ESSENTIALS on Saturday, March 25th –
    Want to learn more of my best swim tips…

    If you are ready to start swimming the right way, now is the time to take charge of your swimming and learn my step-by-step process of learning how to swim the right way.

    • Swim-specific strength and mobility
    • The exact things you need to do with your head, hands, arms, legs
    • Stop swallowing a mouth full of water with every head turn to breathe.
    • No more anxiety and panic while you swim
    • How to conserve your energy

    With my step-by-step program, you can guarantee improved swim performance and reach your desired swim goals. Assessing your current skills and setting clear performance goals will provide a roadmap for your training.

    Click for complete details & registration!

    It’s an amazing opportunity to be in the water with our coaches and get hands-on instruction to power up your swim!

    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 the 16-week Triathlon Transformation. She has been training, racing, and coaching triathletes since 1997.  She is also a CHEK Holistic Lifestyle Coach Level 3, USMS Master’s Swim Coach, Motivational Speaker, Metabolic Efficiency Specialist, Mom, Mermaid, and much more.

  • Blogs, ROCKSTARS, Ultimate Tri Camp

    Ultimate Tri Camp Rockstar 2023: Dean Kennedy

    Ultimate Tri Camp Rockstar 2023: Dean Kennedy

    Coach Notes: Dean came to camp with an open mind and heart. We met on Facebook, and he and his partner Kathy decided to join us. They are both veteran triathletes, and I genuinely appreciate their curiosity, and the results for Dean speak for themselves.

    Dean’s improvement day after day was inspiring to see. Participating in the training and all the recovery sessions we do at camp is essential to leaving camp feeling great! Check out all his great feedback and successes below. Way to show up for yourself, Dean! The results on race day will be there!

    Age: 53

    Profession: VP of Plastic Injection Tooling

    Why did you choose Ultimate Tri Camp for help in your journey as a triathlete? I had come across Full Circle on FB over a year ago and loved Coach Erinne’s ideology and approach to training. After speaking with her and listening to some of her videos, I signed up for camp with my partner Kathy.

    Please share your BIG goals and how Ultimate Tri Camp supported you: Goal #1 was to learn how to swim. In the past few years, I’ve spent lots of money and time on private lessons and frustrations in the pool and open water, all to little avail.

    I got just enough to push through my two full Ironman races.

    UTC was nothing short of transformative for me!

    There was so much comprehensive instruction, drills, video analysis, and proper technique/mechanics teaching that it nearly made my head pop.

    It was almost too much to take in all in one day, but the lessons and Coach’s voice are etched into my mind so that I can now work with everything I learned. Coach Erinne also took extra time after the group lesson to give me 10-15 minutes of personal coaching, which I learned more than in months of prior lessons.

    At the OWS, I took my first successful breaths to the left side, which was like a miracle! I’m so proud and grateful for this seemingly small detail, so I chose this picture. I know now that I AM a swimmer and will only continue to improve from here. Who knew?!! 🙌🏼

    Tell me about your successes so far: Going from not owning a bike or knowing how to swim (as of Fall 2018) to completing two 70.3 and two 140.6 Ironman races by 2022.

    What were some of your biggest Improvements in performance at Ultimate Tri Camp?

    Swim: EVERYTHING- Left side breathing, balance, feeling the water, relaxing, rotation, etc., etc.
    Bike: maintaining low heart rate on climbs
    Run: proper cadence and arm position
    Nutrition/Health: reinforcing what Kathy has already instilled in me: eat real, nutrient-dense foods, healthy fats, remove inflammatory foods, and nothing processed.
    Mindset: I AM A SWIMMER (did I say this already?!)

    Did you achieve any Personal Records or Goals? Did I already mention left-side breathing?! 😂

    Name 2 or 3 things you feel will make the biggest difference in your triathlon performance after participating in Ultimate Tri Camp:

    1. Proper swimming techniques
    2. Triathlon-specific strength training
    3. Mobility exercises

    What excites you the most about being involved in triathlon? The challenge to push my limits and “dare to fail greatly.” Also, the sport’s camaraderie and “pageantry” (who doesn’t like their bike gear and kit!)

    What was your favorite part of Ultimate Tri Camp? The incredible depth/breadth of the holistic training. It was truly the yin & yang, just like the Full Circle logo represents!

    What would you say to someone on the fence about attending Ultimate Tri Camp? Straddling a fence is painful! Get your ass to UTC, and you’ll never regret it.

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    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.

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    Have you been told this lie about your swimming?

    Have you been told this lie about your swimming?

    Have you heard these lies before?

    “I’m not supposed to kick as a triathlete.”
    “I need to save my legs for the bike and run.”

    These lies are simply not true!

    Your kick is an essential part of your freestyle swim that you cannot and must not leave out.

    The secret is that you need to develop your kick 🦵 and make it efficient, so you don’t waste so much energy doing it!

    Most triathletes have terrible balance in the water. 
    Are you one of them?

    This means you are swimming with your head up and your legs dragging. 

    No wonder you are tired!

    But it’s NOT from kicking; it’s from a lack of balance in the water and an inefficient kick. 

    A good kick improves your balance, so you are not dragging your legs thru the water.

    Three things to look and feel for in your freestyle kick.

    1) Are you bending your knees too much instead of kicking from your hips?

    Most triathletes often run and bike, so they are strong with their knees bent. However, to flutter kick well, you need to kick from your hips, keeping your knees mostly straight, with a whip-like motion from the hips. Ankles need to be supple and flexible too!

    2) Are your heels breaking the surface of the water?
    If not, then you are dragging your legs…

    I use the analogy of a motor boat with the engine on but without enough power to get it up on a plane so it has less resistance and can glide through the water.

    When flutter kicking correctly, your heels and ankles should lightly break the water’s surface- like a gentle boil. There should not be big huge splashes or your whole foot kicking the air. Instead, you need to keep your feet in the water kicking the water.

    3) Are your ankles flexible and floppy so your foot can provide up-and-down propulsion in the water?

    Getting a swim video analysis is the best way to witness your kick inefficiencies and learn to correct them.

    Come learn how to kick correctly at my upcoming Swim Essentials Clinic for video analysis and 12 hours of coached swim training in the pool, open water, and online.

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    Want to learn more of my best swim tips…

    If you are ready to start swimming the right way, now is the time to take charge of your swimming and learn my step-by-step process of learning how to swim the right way.

    • Swim-specific strength and mobility
    • The exact things you need to do with your head, hands, arms, legs
    • Stop swallowing a mouth full of water with every head turn to breathe.
    • No more anxiety and panic while you swim
    • How to conserve your energy

    With my step-by-step program, you can guarantee improved swim performance and reach your desired swim goals. Assessing your current skills and setting clear performance goals will provide a roadmap for your training.

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    It’s an amazing opportunity to be in the water with our coaches and get hands-on instruction to power up your swim!

    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 the 16-week Triathlon Transformation. She has been training, racing, and coaching triathletes since 1997.  She is also a CHEK Holistic Lifestyle Coach Level 3, USMS Master’s Swim Coach, Motivational Speaker, Metabolic Efficiency Specialist, Mom, Mermaid, and much more.