How Pros Really Train for a Marathon | Thomas Nobbs’ Marathon Project Training [Week 1-6]

What does a pro-level marathon build actually look like?

In this video, we break down Weeks 1–6 of Thomas Nobbs’ training for the Marathon Project — mileage, intensity, tune-up races, and how we adjust the plan in real time.

Inside this episode:
• How we structure the first 6 weeks of a pro marathon cycle
• The Montreal + Toronto Half Marathon tune-ups
• Why we use partial tapers (even off 100+ mile weeks)
• Double-threshold days & long marathon-pace blocks
• How we individualize the build after multiple cycles together

This series shows the real process for what it takes to be a pro marathoner — not cookie-cutter plans, but the decisions, adaptations, and strategy behind elite level prep.

About Me

I’m Brant Stachel — former National Team running coach, Registered Psychotherapist, and Mental Performance Coach.

I work with everyone from everyday runners to Olympians across multiple sports, helping them not only perform at their best, but also think, feel, and recover like high performers. Over the past 15 years, I’ve:

Coached 150+ athletes to Boston Qualifiers

Coached National Team athletes who’ve represented Canada internationally

Helped marathoners, trail athletes, and pros integrate smart training and strong mindset work

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