About JIM

Coach Jim has been a triathlete for over 20 years, a coach since 2018, and a coach with Playtri since 2019.

As a triathlete he has qualified for both the Ironman 70.3 and Ironman World Championships as well as regularly achieving numerous age group wins and podium finishes.

As an endurance coach he has worked with athletes as diverse as teenagers to 70-year olds, stay-at-home parents to ICU doctors. Coach Jim has a proven track record of helping his athletes reach their goals. Athletes have achieved some of the following results:

• First Time Triathletes

• Age Group Podium finishers

• First Time Ironman Finishers

• Mid South, Gravel Locos, Belgian Waffle Ride, and Unbound Gravel Cyclists

• Marathoners, Ultramarathoners, and Spartan racers

• USAT National Championship Qualifiers

• World Triathlon Championship Qualifiers

• Ironman World Championship Qualifiers

In his role as Playtri Coach Education Lead, Coach Jim works with new coaches, provides educational opportunities for all the Playtri coaches, and regularly leads workshops for age group athletes on topics ranging from changing a flat tire to nutrition & hydration for endurance athletes.

Coach Jim is currently accepting new silver and gold level athletes. He is also available for bike fits, performance testing, camps, small group sessions, and one-on-one sessions.

UESCA Podcast with Coach Jim Rowe

Coaching Certifications

• Playtri Coaching Certification

• Playtri Coach Education Lead

• USA Triathlon Level 1 Certified Coach

• USA Triathlon Level 1 Short Course, Long Course, Youth & Junior, and Paratriathlon Areas of Focus

• UESCA Triathlon Coaching Certification

• UESCA Endurance Sports Nutrition Certification

• NASM Certified Personal Trainer

• TRX Certified Coach