Janda Ricci-Munn is an elite level multisport coach who specializes in the training of endurance athletes. Over the course of his extensive coaching career, Janda has helped hundreds of individuals from a wide variety of sports to attain success at the local, regional, national and international levels. Janda possesses the unique combination of over 30 years of “in the trenches” experience as a highly competitive athlete, an in-depth understanding of sports science and 2 decades worth of work as a coach and classroom based health & wellness teacher. His innovative use of scientific based testing and training techniques, coupled with his personalized approach to coaching has netted world-class results and notable headlines.

The cornerstone of Janda’s coaching operation is communication; he believes that in order for training to be successful, it must be individualized. Individualizing an athlete’s training entails much more than simply prescribing personalized training zones and reviewing workout data; it is the end product of a respectful, open and honest line of communication between athlete and coach. By establishing a close working relationship with each and every athlete that Janda works with, he is able to attain and maintain a clear understanding of his athletes' unique needs, limitations and competitive objectives.

Coaching Highlights

• Multiple Ironman 70.3 World Championship podium finishers
• Numerous Ironman & 70.3 Pro/elite & overall age group champions, age group champions and podium finishers
  
• Multiple Hawaii Ironman World Championship qualifiers
  
• National championship titles in cyclocross, track cycling and paralympic track & field
  

Personal Athletic Highlights

• Half IronMan/70.3 PR of 3:57:53
• 2008 & 2009 Multi-time podium finisher (Pro/Elite), North America Ironman 70.3 Circuit
  
• 2007 IronMan World Championship 70.3; Overall Amateur World Champion
  
• 2007 Timberman IronMan 70.3; Overall Amateur Champion
  
• 2007 Eagleman IronMan 70.3; Overall Amateur Champion
  
• 2007 Nutmeg Half-Iron Triathlon Champion
  
• 2006 IronMan World Championship 70.3; Males 30 – 34 Age Group World Champion
  
• 1996 & 2000 FirmMan Half-Iron Triathlon Champion