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The Fast and Free Podcast

Brant Stachel
Running
Mental Performance Coaching
Boston Marathon
Endurance Training
Olympics
Marathon Training
Athletics Canada
Training Plans
Mentorship
High Performance Coaching
Coaching Philosophy
Athlete Development
Team Runrun
Mental Health
Marathon
Injury Prevention
Marathon Running
Mental Performance
Sports Psychology
Parenting

The Fast and Free Podcast with Brant Stachel explores the intersection of endurance training and mental performance. Each week, Brant—an endurance coach, Registered Psychotherapist, and mental performance specialist—dives into conversations with Olympians, elites, and everyday athletes chasing their goals. From running strategies to psychology tools, every episode delivers practical insights to he... more

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In this episode of Fast and Free, Brant turns the mic toward Elaina to explore a running journey shaped by grit, setbacks, and the kind of durability you can’t fake. They talk about the early days of running without structure, the string of breakthro... more

For the first time, Fast & Free Performance Coach Elaina Raponi takes the mic to interview Brant Stachel, co-founder of Fast & Free Coaching. Together, they explore the messy, rewarding, very human side of coaching — mentorship, patience, communicati... more

In this episode of the Fast and Free Podcast, Brant Stachel sits down with ultrarunner, coach, and Team RunRun co-founder Matt Urbanski to explore the mental and physical mechanics of going long—really long. From UTMB to Hardrock to 24-hour loops, Ma... more

In this episode of the Fast and Free Podcast, Brant Stachel sits down with runner and coach Martina Nadeau to explore what it truly takes to rebuild confidence after a catastrophic injury. Two weeks before the 2022 NYC Marathon, Martina was diagnosed... more

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Recent Guests

Matt Urbanski
Trail runner, trail coach, and co-founder of Team RunRun
Team RunRun
Episode: Trail Smart: The Aerobic, Technical, and Mental Skills Behind Ultra Success with Matt Urbanski
Martina Nadeau
Athlete and Fellow Coach at Team RunRun
Team RunRun
Episode: The Psychology of Recovery: Reframing Setbacks with Martina Nadeau
Thomas Nobbs
One of Canada's top marathoners, training for LA 2028
Canadian National Athletics Team
Episode: From Youth Champion to Olympic Hopeful: The Story of Thomas Nobbs
Jessica Hadley
Runner, coach, and full-time mom.
Team RunRun
Episode: Confidence, Consistency, and the Joy of Running with Jess Hadley
Dr. Cassidy Preston
Ph.D. in Sports Psychology, author of Mindset First, and founder of CEP Mindset
CEP Mindset
Episode: From Limiting Narratives to Peak Performance with Dr. Cassidy Preston

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Brant Stachel
Host and endurance coach, also a Registered Psychotherapist specializing in mental performance. He brings a unique perspective by blending athletic coaching with psychological insights.

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Confidence, Consistency, and the Joy of Running with Jess Hadley
Q: How do you balance running, coaching, and motherhood?
It's all about looking at the kids' schedules and ensuring I make time for my passion without missing their important events.
Confidence, Consistency, and the Joy of Running with Jess Hadley
Q: What was your journey into running and coaching?
I wanted to run my first half marathon in 2015 after postpartum depression, which led to a transformative love for running.
From Limiting Narratives to Peak Performance with Dr. Cassidy Preston
Q: How do you work with athletes that may be hyper-focused on a metric or something that they think is deterministic of outcome?
I encourage them to take a critical lens towards their metrics and understand that they are feedback loops rather than definitive indicators of performance.
The Psychology of Recovery: Reframing Setbacks with Martina Nadeau
Q: What advice would you give if it was a new athlete coming to you injury burnout?
Take a day or two to grieve your injury and then look for cross-training opportunities as an exploration, allowing for physical recovery while maintaining mental health.

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Focused on the nuances of endurance training and the mental aspects of sports performance, this series features conversations with a diverse range of athletes from Olympians to everyday runners. Through personal stories and expert insights, episodes explore topics such as coaching philosophies, injury management, and the psychological challenges athletes face. Notably, the host, a qualified psychotherapist and endurance coach, emphasizes the balance between physical training and mental preparation, offering listeners a unique perspective on achieving athletic and personal goals. This blend of practical advice and motivational stories is aimed at those passionate about improving their performance in endurance sports.

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