Coaches
We have brilliant coaches at Tri2O who have been members of the club for some time.
Georgia Jackson
Georgia coaches the Friday morning swim session at Bradfield College, alongside Jennie Jones. She also coaches the Palmer Park swim session on Sundays and shares the Crosfields swim with Kevin Evely.
“I am a British Triathlon Level 2 Diploma coach, previously having worked 15 years as a doctor. I work with a wide range of athletes, from novices to Age Group Championship athletes, all distances and disciplines within multisport. Fundamentally I want to help people achieve their goals and enjoy the journey. I have a breadth of racing experience: Age Group World Championships, distances up to half iron distance, SwimRun, marathon swims and much more. Jennie & I also run swim technique sessions at Bradfield College on Tuesday mornings.”
Web: http://www.merlintriathloncoaching.co.uk
Jennie Jones – Coach at Tribirdsport Coaching
Jennie is one of the founder members of the club. She coaches the Friday morning swim session at Bradfield College, alongside Georgia Jackson, and the Willink club swim on Wednesday mornings. She also coaches the Monday evening online Strength & Conditioning sessions for endurance athletes.
“I’m Jennie—you might have seen me coaching the Wednesday or Friday club swims, or covering the odd Sunday or Monday session. If we haven’t met yet, or if you’re not quite sure what I actually do day-to-day, here’s a little bit about me.
I’m a full-time triathlon and endurance coach, and I specialise in working with athletes aged 40+. My focus is on helping you build confidence and self-belief so you can get to the start line feeling ready—not rattled. If you’re new to triathlon but come from a running, swimming, cycling or general fitness background, I’m here to support you through the learning curve and help you thrive in this sport. And if you’re already a seasoned triathlete chasing personal bests or podiums—but struggling with overtraining, lack of structure, or mindset blocks like imposter syndrome—I can help with that too. These challenges don’t just affect beginners. Confidence, belief, and balance are things every athlete deserves to work on, no matter their level.
I got into triathlon at 35, after two decades of strength training and working as a sports therapist, PT, and fitness/spin instructor. I’d started to feel demotivated in the gym, and it was listening to my sports therapy clients—many of them triathletes—that got me curious. I wanted a challenge… but I’ll be honest, I had no idea what I was doing. I couldn’t swim front crawl, hadn’t ridden a real bike in over 10 years, and hadn’t run outside for even longer!
So when people come to me feeling nervous about swimming, clipless pedals, hand signals, or trying to get to grips running in Zone 2—I get it. I remember every one of those struggles. But I stuck with it, and over 10 years I went from my first sprint triathlon all the way to full Ironman.
Eventually, hip osteoarthritis brought my racing days to an end—but it also opened the door to something even more rewarding: coaching. I worked my way up to British Triathlon Level 3 HPCP and now coach athletes one-to-one and through my squad programme.
Mindset is a big part of what I do, it’s often the missing link in training. It’s not just about fitness—it’s about learning how to deal with that voice in your head (your ‘chimp brain’) that tells you to stop when things get tough. I’ll help you build the tools to push through, to race with confidence, and to really believe in yourself.
I also work closely with female athletes and believe passionately in training women as women. I’ve completed both of Dr Stacy Sims’ courses (WANSM and Menopause for Athletes), and I bring this knowledge into coaching around fuelling, hydration, and training adaptations across the hormonal lifespan.
I offer two coaching options: 1:1 Coaching – Fully personalised weekly plans, unlimited adjustments, daily session reviews for learning and accountability, monthly video calls, and access to group workshops where I dive into key training topics.
Squad Coaching – A unsupported option where I put 4–12 week plans in at a time, a vibrant WhatsApp community for peer support and questions, and a great place to stay motivated and connected. You also get access to the monthly group workshops for learning and developing as an athlete.
You’ll also find me on Instagram most days sharing tips, mindset nuggets, and honest stories about life, training, and navigating this sport over 40. If you’d like to find out more or have a chat my contact details are below:
Mobile: 07919 884355
Email: jennie@tribirdsportcoaching.com
Website: https://tribirdsportcoaching.com/
Instagram: @tribirdsport.coaching
Edwina McDowall
Edwina is our Tri2O run lead, leading Virtual Run Club and providing a unique combination of virtual and ‘pop up’ structured run sessions to make you a smarter and stronger runner!
British Triathlon Level 3 British Triathlon High Performing Coach who loves to swim, bike, run! As a coach I aim to help others achieve things in triathlon and running they would not have thought possible.
Sporting Achievements
3 x ITU World Championships Sprint and Olympic
2 x IM 70.3 World Championships
4 x IM 70.3 Podiums
1 x Marathon World Championships
3 x London Marathon British Championships – PB 2:56
1 x New York Marathon – 1st in Age Group
Kevin Evely
Kevin is a British Triathlon Level 2 Coach who shares the Monday evening swim at Palmer Park with Georgia. He’s a longstanding member of the club and has a breadth of experience across all race distances including Ironman.
Glen Hall
Glen is a British Triathlon Foundation Coach who supports the Friday morning swim at Bradfield. He’s a lifelong competitive swimmer, originally swimming with Reading Swimming Club as a child.
Martin Cook
Martin is a British Triathlon Level 2 Coach who sometimes coaches alongside Jennie Jones at the Willink swim on a Wednesday morning. He’s a regular on club rides, highly experienced athlete at all distances, and a notoriously dry sense of humour.
Sean Stewart
Sean is British Triathlon Level 2 coach who occasionally coaches our Crosfields Swim session on Mondays. Sean is a regular at the club parkruns, and has a wealth of experience at international racing in Europe and beyond.