Putnam began training with Sean Wirtz in July 2002, following tryouts at the Toronto Cricket and Curling Club.

Competing in the 2005–06 Grand Prix series, Putnam/Wirtz placed fourth at the 2005 Skate America and fifth at the 2005 Cup of Russia.

Their training for the following season was delayed by a visa problem, which prevented Wirtz from returning to New Jersey for a month.

[7] Putnam decided to return to single skating, training in Vancouver under Jill Marie Harvey and Joanne McLeod.

[9] (with Wirtz) GP: Grand Prix Media related to Elizabeth Putnam at Wikimedia Commons