Triathlete Trainer & Coach | Columbia , SC
Jason is a personal trainer and group fitness instructor interested in helping others set and reach fitness and wellness goals. He and his wife Katie are proud parents of 3 active boys. He ran cross country and track in high school and played on the rugby and crew club teams in college. After the birth of his first child he gained 30+ pounds and lived out of shape for several years before finding his passion for fitness again. He now enjoys training and competing in triathlons and shares his love of swimming, cycling and running with others. He loves to help others find a passion for fitness and healthy living habits. Phased integral workout programs and proper diet creates proven results. He always encourages proper fuel and hydration and is committed to help others mentally, physically and spiritually.
Jason holds a
certificate in personal training from the National Academy of Sports Medicine
(NASM) and has continuing education credits in working with Youth Athletes,
Resistance Training, Altering Body Composition, and Nutrition. He is also certified as an RPM™ (indoor cycling)
instructor from Les Mills. His CPR/AED
certification training is with the American Heart Association.
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Certified Personal Fitness Trainer
Creates and implements customized fitness
plans with clients to help them achieve their fitness goals. Uses the NASM OPT model to create a
phased integral program that delivers results. Specializes in preparing clients for
triathlon performance enhancement and preparing clients for their first event.
· Running coach
· Flexibility Training
· Swim coach
· Personalized Plans
· Race Preparation & Performance
enhancement
· Speed, Agility, and Quickness Training
· Cycling coach
Les Mills RPM Instructor
Lead indoor cycling classes through a 45 min
to 1 hour group ride to powerful music at Gold's Gym, Columbia , SC.
Virtual Elite Trainer
Worked with a group of 30+ clients in an online program to answer questions, motivate and coach them through a long term weigh management program. As a virtual coach I was responsible for helping clients reach their overall wellness goals and complete their weekly fitness routines.
Personal Fitness Highlights
· Augusta
70.3 Half Ironman 2010 - finisher
· TRYCHARLESTON 70.3 Half
2013 - finisher
· Atlanta
Marathon 2004 – finisher
· Lake Lure Olympiad 10k & Triathlon
2012 - finisher
· The Columbia
Triathlon & Lake
Murray DAM Tri 2012 -
finisher
· Lake Murray
Sprint Triathlon 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013
· Hickory
Knob Olympic Triathlon 2008
· Paris Mountain
Olympic Triathlon 2011 – Qualified for Age Group Nationals
· TRI the Swamp Rabbit 2013–
Qualified for Age Group Nationals
· Greenville
TRI 2013 - top 25 finish
· USMC Mud Run 2007, 2008, 2009 –
finisher
· Completed numerous half marathons, 10k
& 5k races – 1986 - Present
· Tulane University Crew & Rugby
club – 1990, 1991
· Woodward Academy Track & Field - 1986-1989
· Woodward Academy Cross Country – 1986-1989
Credentials
Certified Personal
Trainer,
National Academy of Sports Medicine
Master of Business
Administration – General Management (Graduated with Distinction), DeVry University
Bachelor of Arts –
Psychology, Minor – Sociology/Pre-Med, Tulane
University College
of Arts and Sciences
Heartsaver CPR/AED –
American Heart Association
Sharecare
Certification
Member – USA Cycling
Member – USA Triathlon