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Online triathlon coach

Get ready for an Ironman or 70.3 without putting your life on hold.

Personal coaching for people who have a job, a family and business trips on top of their sport. A plan in TrainingPeaks, a review of every week and direct contact with me all the way to race day.

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20+ years in professional sport · 8+ years coaching amateurs · 60 athletes coached

Inna Ryzhykh, online triathlon coach

You have a goal. Have questions?

Will I have enough time?

You tell me how many hours a week you really have and on which days. I build the plan inside that time. For a 70.3 my athletes usually train 6–9 hours a week.

Can I do it?

We start from your current level. The load grows gradually, and every week I check how you are recovering.

What if I get sick, travel or miss a week?

You message me and I rebuild the next few days. There is no need to make up missed sessions: one missed workout changes almost nothing, while three sessions in a row to replace it only add fatigue.

Will you be available?

Yes. I reply in Telegram. You can write about how you feel, send technique videos and ask questions about your training.

Inna Ryzhykh high-fiving fans at a triathlon finish

I know triathlon from the inside

More than 20 years in professional sport:

  • Master of Sport in triathlon
  • Master of Sport in swimming
  • Multiple Ukrainian national champion
  • European Championship medallist
  • Top-six finish at a Triathlon World Cup

My World Triathlon profile ↗

I have coached amateur athletes for over 8 years and prepared 60 athletes for races. I plan your training around your work, family and time for recovery.

An eight-in-the-morning meeting, a business trip or a poor night’s sleep all affect your preparation. I look beyond the numbers on your watch, listen to how you feel and adjust the plan when needed.

What matters to me is that sport stays in your life after the finish line, and does not end with the race.

What athletes say

Oksana Karbovska
Oksana KarbovskaAmateur, mother of 3

«She flexibly adapts to my schedule, always supports and motivates me.»

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It's been five years since I started training with Inna Ryzhykh. Before that, I didn't have a triathlon coach, and I was very careful in choosing a specialist. What mattered to me:

  • Understanding that sport isn't my entire life (I have my own business, 3 kids, social work).
  • Focus on results.
  • Support for ambitious goals with a sensible approach.
  • Mutual understanding and pleasant communication.

Inna won me over from our very first meeting, and over the years she has only confirmed that it was the right choice. She flexibly adapts to my schedule, always supports and motivates me. I believe our shared goals will be achieved, and I'll enjoy the process.

Vitaliy Mashkara
Vitaliy MashkaraAmateur

«A personalized plan and support during competitions help me surpass my own limits.»

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At the end of 2017, sport entered my life, and I'm glad it did. After studying a lot of specialized material, I avoided beginner mistakes and saw progress. But I knew I could do more. The answer was Inna Ryzhykh. Her experience as a professional athlete and friendly attitude made training truly effective.

Thanks to modern technology, Inna is always aware of my workouts and recovery. A personalized plan and support at competitions help me surpass myself. I recommend Inna to others!

Nikolai Shcherbina
Nikolai ShcherbinaAmateur

«She has a keen sense of your mood and knows when to encourage you and when to let you rest.»

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Like most people, I made my first attempts in triathlon without a coach: downloaded a plan and tried to train on my own. Results barely improved. Fortunately, I realized the need for systematic work in time and turned to Inna on a recommendation.

Inna is an excellent coach. She has a keen sense of your mood and knows when to encourage and when to let you rest. Communicating with her feels more like talking to an older sister than strict supervision. A coach's main task is improving results, and Inna achieves this while maintaining flexibility.

After the first conversation with Inna, everything becomes clear. If you're unsure – just call and talk.

What training with me looks like

  1. Intro call

    A free call about your goal, race date, experience, health and schedule. If you have watch data, I look at it beforehand.

  2. Plan in TrainingPeaks

    I build your first week. Every session shows the goal, duration, heart rate zones, pace or power.

  3. You train and write a few words

    Data from your watch and bike computer uploads automatically. After each session you leave a short comment on how you feel.

  4. Review and adjust

    I compare plan and reality, read your comments and change the next days when needed.

We will work well together if

Personal online coaching

PRO · full coaching

200USD / month

  • Personal plan in TrainingPeaks: swim, bike and run
  • Review of completed sessions and load adjustments
  • Training by heart rate, pace and power
  • Video technique review
  • Direct contact with me in Telegram
  • Race strategy and fuelling
Talk about my race
BASE · plan and control

150USD / month

  • Personal TrainingPeaks program for your level and goal
  • Weekly plan updates based on what you've actually done
  • Analysis of key workouts and training load trends

How it differs from PRO: no messenger support, video technique review or race strategy. A good fit if you already have experience and a predictable schedule.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to train for an Ironman?

It is individual: it depends on your base in swimming, cycling and running, your health and your schedule. From zero it takes longer. I will give you an exact timeline after our intro call.

Can I train for an Ironman while working full time?

Yes. Most of my athletes train this way, and many of them are executives. I distribute the time you have and set the load you can recover from.

How many hours a week does Ironman 70.3 training take?

Usually 6–9 hours, more in peak weeks. For a full Ironman, 10–14 hours in peak weeks. I build the plan from your real schedule.

What should I do if I miss a session?

Do not automatically move it to the next day. One missed session rarely decides anything. If needed, I will rebuild the next days.

What if I have a business trip or a holiday?

Let me know in advance. We look at the conditions of the trip and decide which sessions to keep, replace or drop.

Can I train for a triathlon if swimming is my weak sport?

Yes. First I assess your level, then we work on technique and breathing with video, gradually adding volume and open water.

Do I need an expensive bike and a power meter?

Not for your first race. A road bike in good working order and a GPS watch with heart rate are enough. You can train by heart rate and feel. I will tell you what is worth buying as we go.

How much does an online triathlon coach cost?

Full coaching is 200 USD a month: the plan, session reviews, direct contact and race strategy. The BASE plan at 150 USD includes the plan and analysis of key sessions without messenger support.

I already have an Ironman slot. Can I start now?

Yes. Send me your race date and a short note about your current training. I will see how much time is left and where we start from.

Do you already have a goal?

Tell me the distance, the race date and a few words about your training. I will look at your situation and tell you how to build your preparation.

I reply personally in Telegram or by email.