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Jake Cameron

track, road

About Jake

Jake is a long-time running fan who has been around the sport for well over decade now. He loves the opportunity to work with all levels of athletes, whether they are new to sport or have been around the block a time or two. Jake is all about finding the balance of working hard but enjoying the process along the way.

Jake speaks:
  • English and
  • French

Qualifications

  • Athletics Canada Certified Road Running Coach
  • Registered Massage Therapist (RMT)

My Coaching Philosophy

When it comes to running, I believe there are two crucial aspects that are important for any athlete's success. The first part is the physical training component. And to break that down even further, aiming for consistency with your training is extremely beneficial.

My coaching revolves around stacking weeks of solid training over smashing a handful of workouts. The second part of an athlete's success is the mental aspect. With running being so individual and personal, it is so easy to be hard on ourselves. One massive thing I like to remind athletes is that “IT'S JUST RUNNING”. As iconic NCAA DI coach Mick Byrne would say, “If you are not having fun, why are you doing it”?

  • 10km
    00:31:24
    Ottawa Race Weekend 10k, 2024
  • 10 miles
    00:52:54
    Cherry Blossom, 2024
  • Half Marathon
    01:09:30
    Toronto Waterfront Half Marathon , 2022
  • Marathon
    02:38:00
    Houston Chevron Marathon , 2023

Qualifications

  • Athletics Canada Certified Road Running Coach
  • Registered Massage Therapist (RMT)

Combining planning knowledge and great communication

Jake is a great communicator & exudes positive energy. He works with the athlete to develop a plan that is achievable while encouraging the athlete to push themselves in order to realize fitness gains.

Dana
Manotick, ON

Interview

  • Favourite running podcast, website, book, videos, or blog?

    Without a doubt favourite Podcast is “The Coffee Club” podcast put on by OAC. OAC is coached by Dathan Ritzthein, one of the all time American greats in the sport and his team of athletes incredible in their own right. The podcast covers their weekly experiences training and competing on the pro circuit and interviews with other pros in the sport. It offers a very interesting and laid back insight into the sport.

  • Most memorable coaching moment?

    My most Memorable coaching experience was when I started my first “Learn To Run” program. Getting to see people making such big “strides” in a short period of time and surprising themselves weekly was an unmatched rewarding feeling. Watching new athletes be so happy with their progress was a very fulfilling moment.

Jake's Next Group Workout

Tempo

Monday Jun 1st
/
6:30 pm

Farming

with
  • Jake Cameron
  • Becky Pieterson
The Experimental Farm
Ottawa, ON
Fartlek

Tuesday Jun 2nd
/
6:30 am

Wakeup Call
OpenOpenworkout

with
  • Jake Cameron
Immaculata H.S. Parking Lot
Ottawa, ON
Fartlek

Tuesday Jun 2nd
/
6:30 am

Ottawa AM
OpenOpenworkout

with
  • Jake Cameron
Immaculata H.S. Parking Lot
Ottawa, ON
Intervals

Thursday Jun 4th
/
6:30 pm

Chase the Pace Prepper

with
  • Jake Cameron
  • Dylan Wykes
Terry Fox Stadium Track
Ottawa, ON
Tempo

Monday Jun 8th
/
6:30 pm

T’ing up cows

with
  • Jake Cameron
  • Becky Pieterson
The Experimental Farm
Ottawa, ON
Fartlek

Tuesday Jun 9th
/
6:30 am

Morning glory
OpenOpenworkout

with
  • Jake Cameron
Immaculata H.S. Parking Lot
Ottawa, ON
Intervals

Thursday Jun 11th
/
6:30 pm

CTP Final Prep

with
  • Jake Cameron
  • Dylan Wykes
Terry Fox Stadium Track
Ottawa, ON
Fartlek

Tuesday Jun 16th
/
6:30 am

Rise
OpenOpenworkout

with
  • Jake Cameron
Immaculata H.S. Parking Lot
Ottawa, ON
Fartlek

Tuesday Jun 16th
/
6:30 am

Ottawa Morning
OpenOpenworkout

with
  • Jake Cameron
Immaculata H.S. Parking Lot
Ottawa, ON
Tempo

Monday Jun 22nd
/
6:30 pm

Floating

with
  • Jake Cameron
  • Becky Pieterson
The Experimental Farm
Ottawa, ON
Fartlek

Tuesday Jun 23rd
/
6:30 am

Early Bird
OpenOpenworkout

with
  • Jake Cameron
Immaculata H.S. Parking Lot
Ottawa, ON
Tempo

Monday Jun 29th
/
6:30 pm

Farm Lap

with
  • Jake Cameron
  • Becky Pieterson
The Experimental Farm
Ottawa, ON
Fartlek

Tuesday Jun 30th
/
6:30 am

Bye Bye June
OpenOpenworkout

with
  • Jake Cameron
Immaculata H.S. Parking Lot
Ottawa, ON

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