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The Fast and Free Podcast

by Brant Stachel

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Latest episodes

The 2:08 Marathon That Should Have Been Even Faster, with Thomas Nobbs

October 16, 2026 · 35 min

Hire me to be your running Coach! https://brant.s.gy/TeamRunRun The past week, my athelete Thomas Nobbs just ran 2:08:35 at the 2026 Chicago Marathon, becoming the 3rd fastest Canadian marathoner in history despite cramping at 40K and…
Inside The Edmonton Marathon Fiasco with Elite Runner Thomas Nobbs

August 20, 2026 · 43 min

The Edmonton Marathon was 647 metres too long, and for the athletes who raced it, it had real consequences. Myself and Thomas Nobbs sat down fresh off his 1:04:45, 2nd-place finishing performance at the Edmonton Half Marathon, to talk…
Social Media Vs. Zone 2 Research, with Kristi Storoschuk

July 10, 2026 · 54 min

Zone 2 training has become one of the most popular topics in endurance sports. Runners are constantly told they need to spend more time in Zone 2 to build their aerobic base, improve their mitochondria, burn more fat, and become better…
Masters Runner Runs 2:57 at Boston… Without a Watch, with Henry Walker

May 3, 2026 · 1 hr 15 min

In this episode of the @FastAndFreePodcast , I sit down with masters runner Henry Walker after a huge performance at the Boston Marathon, where he ran 2:57 and hit the qualifying standard for the Abbott World Masters Championships. We…
The 4-Year Journey to a Half-Marathon Breakthrough, with Sophia Rodriguez

April 24, 2026 · 53 min

Runners can spend years trying to force progress without ever really addressing the thing that keeps setting them back. They train hard, race hard, deal with the same injuries, the same anxiety, the same frustration, and quietly start…

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She Quit Running… Then Came Back and Ran 2:34 at McKirdy, with Jess Donohue

April 17, 2026 · 49 min

In this episode of the Fast and Free Podcast, I sit down with Jess Donohue to talk about her return to high-level marathoning and the breakthrough performance that followed. After years of battling injuries, stepping away from the sport…
PRing at 42 at the Tokyo Marathon, with Jess Hadley

April 12, 2026 · 57 min

In this episode of the Fast and Free Podcast, I sit down with Jessica Hadley after her breakthrough performance at the Tokyo Marathon, where she ran a 3:20 at 42 years old and set a new personal best. We talk through what changed in her…
A 2:09:24 Finish and a Place in the Record Books. The McKirdy MicroOTQ Breakdown, with Thomas Nobbs

March 30, 2026 · 59 min

A 2:09:24 marathon. Solo. On a looped course. Off a treadmill-heavy build. Yup. He did that. In this episode of the Fast & Free Podcast, Brant and Elaina sit down with Thomas Nobbs less than 24 hours after running 2:09:24 at the McKirdy…
My First BQ at Age 50, with Victor Yang

February 26, 2026 · 59 min

Let us know if you've qualified for the Boston Marathon before in the comments ⬇️⬇️ In this episode of the Fast & Free Podcast, Brant sits down with Victor Yang—fresh off a 3:19 Boston Qualifier. Victor shares how shifting away from…
Training For Boston Without Overcooking, with Dakotah Popehn (Lindwurm)

February 13, 2026 · 55 min

In this episode of the Fast & Free Podcast, Brant sits down with Dakotah Popehn (Lindwurm), current Puma-sponsored professional, two-time Grandma’s Marathon champion, Team USA Olympian, and long-time member of Minnesota Distance Elite, to…
From a 3:05 PR to the Next Step: Re-Thinking the Path to Sub-3 with Dr. Landon Galloway

February 9, 2026 · 46 min

In this episode of the Fast & Free Podcast, Brant sits down with Dr. Landon Galloway to unpack a Houston Marathon build that resulted in a 3:05 personal best—and the complicated emotions that come with progress falling just short of a…
From Setbacks to Team Canada: A Flag Football Journey with Clara Beaudoin

January 31, 2026 · 1 hr 0 min

In this episode of the Fast and Free Podcast, you'll discover how to handle setbacks with resilience, why adaptability is the key to high performance, and the mental frameworks that keep elite athletes moving forward despite adversity…

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About the show

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 help you train smarter, think stronger, and perform at your best.