Mentorship Over Metrics: Why Real Life Coaching Still Matters

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, communication, and why slowing down might be the fastest way to grow.

They share candid stories from years of coaching runners of all levels, lessons from their mentors, and what it really takes to build athletes for the long run — not just the next race.

Relevant Links

Get coached by Brant – https://teamrunrun.com/coach/brant-stachel-kingston-ontario-running-coach/

Get coached by Elaina – https://teamrunrun.com/coach/elaina-raponi-kingston-ontario-running-coach/

Learn more about Team RunRun – https://teamrunrun.com

Get the best fuel for your runs – https://fuelgoods.com/?ref=Brant

About the Fast and Free Podcast

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.

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