WELCOME TO THE JK JOURNEY
Our values
Performance Evidence based practice Discipline Adventure
Our goal is simple, to give you the highest levels of coaching quality, with an understanding of lifestyle, balance, and medical insight. Working holistically as a team of professionals including nutritionists, physiotherapists, doctors, and coaches means that we have the resources to get you where you need to go (and have fun along the way!).
Coach Overview
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Qualifications
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Resident Doctor (UK and US Qualified)
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BMBS Medicine Degree - Distinction
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1st Class Degree in Biological Sciences
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3 Research Papers & Textbook Author
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British Triathlon Level 2
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British Triathlon Level 2 Diploma
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Ironman Qualified Top Coach
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TrainingPeaks Level 1
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TrainingPeaks Level 2
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Level 3 GP Referral Instructor
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Level 4 Diploma in Obesity and Weight Management
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World Triathlon Coaching Qualification
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Leader in Running Fitness
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Level 2 Gym Instructor
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Level 3 Personal Trainer
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Mental Health in Sport Qualification
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WADA Certified
Personal Results
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3 x World and European Age Group Podiums
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5 x World and European Starts
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2019-2021 English Duathlon Champion
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Cornsih Triathlon Champion 2023
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Over 25 local event wins
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Hundreds of events completed
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Several multi-day endurance events and challenges
Coaching History
2014-2017 = Gym Instructor and Personal Trainer
2017 - 2020 = Biology Degree, Captain of Exeter University Triathlon Club, Run Leader, Gym Instructor, Personal Trainer, started taking clients on for free to gain experience
2020 --> Present = Launched The JK Journey, Medical School Truro Triathlon Club Founder, CPD and career developemnt, exeter triathlon club coach, fitness director at trails end summer camp.
Results: 2 World Records, 1 Age Group Overall World Champion, 11 Age Group Championship Starters, Over 1000 people coached individually, Balanced many medical conditions around training. Coaching in 4 continents, 11 countries!
MEET THE TEAM
Head Coach
JAKE KEAST (@JAKEKEAST_TRI)
An elite triathlete and coach, I take huge pride in understanding the balance between staying healthy and pushing your limits when balancing all aspects of life.
Currently training as a medical student with a previous degree in biology, I thoroughly enjoy advocating the mental and physical benefits of physical activity and the great outdoors.
I've coaching experience and qualifications in triathlon, running, athletics, strength and conditioning, cyclocross, mental health in sport, general sports coaching and further personal experience racing and competing in a multitude of disciplines within triathlon and beyond!