#113 Brant Stachel: Professional Mental Performance Coach & Run Coach

20% off STRAVA annual subscription with code "KRISTIAN"Get a discount on FlexBeam by using the link below or use discount code "WARWICKRUNS": https://rechargehealthas.sjv.io/55GAPbStart your free Musicbed trial today: https://fm.pxf.io/kristianwarwicBrant 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 MarathonPodcast 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 AthletesTime 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 NervesFull video + the Boston 2025 documentary: https://www.youtube.com/@WarwickrunsFollow Kristian's journey on Instagram: @warwick.runsMusic from Musicbed:MB01XPYH8ZYENVAMB0133EV2TCQFZY