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Brant Stachel is a high-performance running and mental performance coach who has worked with athletes ranging from six-hour marathoners to 2:12 men and 2:36 women.

He has coached 24 athletes who have represented Canada internationally including previous  The Marathon
Podcast guests Kieran Lumb and Thomas Nobbs and currently supports over 20 national team and professional athletes across multiple sports for mental performance.

A 2:46 marathoner himself, Brant is the author of Fast and Free: Mindset Training for Endurance Athletes

Time stamps:

00:00:00 — Kristian’s Training Journey & Podcast Updates

00:05:16 — Brant Stachel’s Dual Role: Run Coach & Mental Performance Coach

00:09:46 — Brant’s Path to Elite Coaching Through Mentorship

00:20:02 — Working with New Coaches & an Athlete-Centric Philosophy

00:29:59 — Balancing Data, Feelings & Smart Pacing Strategies

00:43:59 — The Hierarchy of Marathon Success: Aerobic Load Comes First

00:55:19 — Overcoming Negative Self-Talk with Mental Strategies

01:07:43 — Building Confidence & Managing Race Day Nerves

Full video + the Boston 2025 documentary: https://www.youtube.com/@Warwickruns

Follow Kristian's journey on Instagram: @warwick.runs

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