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  About Janda

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.

Born and raised in Gloucester, Massachusetts, and a graduate of the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, Janda resides in his hometown of Gloucester with his wife Michelle and their children Ryder and Vivien.

Read the Slowtwitch.com interview with JRM

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

Collegiate, High School & Jr. Competitive Experience

  • University of Massachusetts at Amherst Cycling Team, Spring 1996 – Spring 1999
  • University of Massachusetts at Amherst Cross Country/Track & Field Teams, Fall 1995 – Spring 1998
  • Gloucester High School Cross Country, Indoor/Outdoor Track & Field Teams, Fall 1990 – Spring 1994
  • USA Track & Field National Level Junior T&F/Cross-Country Competitor, 1986 – 1990
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