Nicky Jennings
Masters of Science in Health Education
Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology
Certified Health Education Specialist
Certified Sport Coach
I began my professional sports career at 16, competing as a show jumping rider and earning a team gold medal with the British Under-21 Equestrian Team. After seven years teaching at Myerscough College in the UK, I completed a bachelor's degree in Sport & Exercise Physiology and later earned a master’s degree in Health Education from Ithaca College in 2014.
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Now, as a coach and endurance athlete, I specialize in mountain biking and cycling. I race endurance mountain bikes myself, finishing 2nd in the Marji Gesick 100 in 2021, and have completed the Leadville Trail 100 MTB. I’m signed up for Leadville again this year (2025) as my "A" race. Balancing training with the demands of family life is something I deeply understand, as I juggle my own training alongside raising a two-year-old son, Dylan.
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My approach to coaching is holistic, combining evidence-based exercise physiology with wellness coaching. I create training plans tailored to each athlete's goals and offer regular Zoom check-ins to set lifestyle goals that complement their training. My athletes include mountain bikers, gravel riders, and cyclocross racers at various levels. Coaching with me is fully virtual, so I work with athletes anywhere in the world.
In addition to my coaching business, I’m a Level 3 NICA coach and head coach for the CNY Sharks, a youth mountain bike team, reflecting my commitment to fostering growth in the cycling community.
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I also hold certifications as a birth and postpartum doula and have supported many women during pregnancy and the postpartum period. While I’m not currently accepting new clients for birth support, I’m passionate about helping pregnant women maintain a fit and healthy lifestyle through wellness and sports coaching.
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Certifications & Qualifications
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Master of Science in Health Education, Ithaca College
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Bachelor of Sports and Exercise Science, University of Central Lancashire
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Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES)
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Certified Birth & Postpartum Doula
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Les Mills BodyPump Instructor
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Level 1 Coaching Certification in Swimming and Basketball
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Level 1 TRX Instructor
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Level 3 USA Cycling Coach
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Level 3 NICA Coach
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Level 3 Coaching Certification in Show Jumping