Online running coach Inna Ryzhykh
I coach runners for 5K, 10K, the half marathon and the marathon with a plan built for them. Twenty years in professional sport and more than eight years coaching amateurs who have jobs, families and flights to catch.
- 20+years in professional sport
- 8+years of coaching
- 5K → 42.2any distance, any level
- Onlinefrom any country, plan in TrainingPeaks
Marathon, half marathon, 10K and 5K training
How long you need depends on your fitness, health and schedule. I will give you a timeline after our intro call and a fitness check.
Marathon
The long run builds to 30–32 km, with a fuelling strategy and pacing for 42.2 without hitting the wall.
How to train for a marathon 21.1 kmHalf marathon
Three runs a week are enough: intervals, a tempo run and a long run.
The 3-runs-a-week plan 10K and 5K10K and 5K
A first race or a new personal best. Speed, race pace and tactics.
Calculate your zones from zeroStart or come back
Your first steps in running, or a return after injury, pregnancy or a long break.
Come back without injuryHow online running coaching works
- Intro call
A free chat about your goal, race, schedule and past injuries.
- Fitness check
I look at your watch data and set your heart-rate zones and paces.
- Weekly plan
Every session in TrainingPeaks: warm-up, main set, heart rate and pace.
- Review and adjust
I review your sessions and rebuild the week when life changes the plan.
What online coaching includes
A personal plan
A new plan every week, built around your schedule and how you feel, not a template from the internet.
Data analysis
Heart rate, pace, cadence and recovery after every key session, with comments.
Video technique review
Foot strike, arm swing, cadence and posture, with clear fixes.
Race strategy
Pacing by kilometre, race fuelling and the taper.
“It has been five years since I started training with Inna. She flexibly adapts to my schedule, always supports and motivates me.”
Will you be ready
for your marathon?
What are you training for?
Take the check: 9 questions, 90 seconds. You will see whether your goal is realistic, and I will see your situation and reply with something useful.
Take the 90-second checkFrequently asked questions
Do I need running experience to start with a coach?
No. I coach runners of every level, from complete beginners to experienced marathoners. Your plan starts from your current fitness.
How long does it take to train for a marathon?
It is very individual: it depends on your current fitness, health, schedule and goal. I will give you an honest timeline after our intro call and a fitness check. I explain how marathon training is built in Marathon training for beginners.
How long does it take to train for a half marathon?
That is individual too, and I will give you a timeline after a fitness check. The good news: three runs a week are enough for a half marathon.
How does online running coaching work?
Every week you get a plan in TrainingPeaks. Your watch syncs automatically, I review heart rate, pace and cadence, and adjust the next week.
What watch and apps do I need?
A GPS watch with heart rate (Garmin, Polar, COROS, Apple Watch) and the free TrainingPeaks app.
How much does an online running coach cost?
From $150 a month. See the pricing page.
Ready for your race?
Tell me your goal and race date. We will talk about whether it is realistic and where to start.
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