Kingston, AZ , United States
English
The coach behind Canada's 4th fastest marathoner (2:09) and170+ BQs is now on TrainingPeaks
Science-backed marathon plans trusted by 2:09 to 6:00 marathoners. I'm a USATF Level 3 / Athletics Canada Level 4, and World Athletics Level 5 coach Registered Psychotherapist, and the #1 reviewed coach on TeamRunRun with 125+ five star reviews. I've guided 170+ Boston qualifiers and coached 25 national team athletes. My plans are built on real periodization to help you train smarter, and race faster.
I'm Brant Stachel a full-time running and triathlon coach with 15+ years of experience, graduate degrees in Coaching, Psychology, and Leadership, and certifications including USATF Level 3 Endurance and Athletics Canada Level 4 Performance Coach. I'm also a Registered Psychotherapist and Mental Performance Coach who works with Olympians and executives.
I'm the most reviewed coach in TeamRunRun history with over 125 five-star reviews athletes consistently highlight my communication, plan quality, and ability to help them BQ. I've coached 150+ Boston qualifiers, 25+ national team athletes, and runners at all World Marathon Majors, from 2:09 to 6:00 marathoners.
My training plans reflect the same evidence-based, periodized approach I use with 1-on-1 athletes. Influenced by Jack Daniels, Arthur Lydiard, and Steve Boyd, every plan is built around smart aerobic development, intentional workouts, and injury-resistant progression not generic mileage dumps.
Whether you're chasing a first finish, a BQ, or a major PR, these plans give you the structure, science, and confidence to execute. Featured in Runner's World and Running Magazine. Author of Fast and Free: Mindset for Endurance Athletes.
Train with a plan that's actually been tested by Olympic hopefuls, 6-hour finishers, and everyone in between
Kingston, AZ
United States