Project 909
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Philipp Döbeli, runner of Project 909
The Runner
Coach of Project 909
The Coach
● Live — Road to Qualification

909.Seconds. One mission.

38 years old. Two kids. Full-time job. One attempt to run 5,000 m in 15:09 and qualify for the Swiss Championships 2027.

Follow the Journey Back the Project
Goal
15:09
Distance
5,000 m
Deadline
SM 2027
Status
Building
01 / The Story

Why 909.

909 seconds is 15 minutes and 9 seconds. It's the line between watching the Swiss Championships — and running in them.

Most people chasing a national qualifying time are 24, sponsored and sleeping ten hours a night. I'm 38. I have two kids, a full-time job and a training window that opens at 5:30 in the morning.

Project 909 is an honest test: what happens when discipline and consistency meet a real life — not an ideal one? No shortcuts. Every session measured. Every setback documented.

The question is simple. Can it be done?

38
Years old
2
Kids
100%
Full-time job
02 / Meet the Team

Two people.
One number.

Philipp, the runner
The Runner

Philipp

Athlete · Father · Full-time worker

The athlete. Runs before work and whenever the plan says so.

"I haven't reached my full potential yet, and I'm curious to see what's possible."
The coach of Project 909
The Coach

Coach Moritz

Training · Analytics · Strategy

Builds the plan, reads the data and decides when to push — and when to hold back.

"Consistency builds fitness & speed. Understanding Philipp's capacity under his life circumstances is the key to success."
03 / Road to 909

The training
plan.

From foundations to race-specific preparation: the training blocks for November 2026 to September 2027.

Periodisation · 2026 / 20275000 m / 15:09
  1. 01

    Nov – Dec 2026

    Weeks 46–52 / 2026

    Basics & foundations I

    • W 46–48Volume & frequency accumulation I
    • W 49Deload
    • W 50–52Volume & frequency accumulation II
  2. 02

    Jan – early Mar 2027

    Weeks 01–10 / 2027

    Basics & foundations II

    • W 01Deload
    • W 02–04Volume & frequency accumulation III
    • W 05Deload
    • W 06–08Volume & frequency accumulation IV
    • W 09Deload
    • W 10Intensification I
  3. 03

    Mar – Apr 2027

    Weeks 11–17 / 2027

    Track-specific foundations

    • W 11–12Long-distance track foundations · intensification
    • W 13Deload
    • W 14–16Intensification I
    • W 17Deload
  4. 04

    May – Jun 2027

    Weeks 18–25 / 2027

    Track & road season I

    • W 18–25Block structure depends on the race schedule
  5. 05

    Late Jun – Jul 2027

    Weeks 26–29 / 2027

    Basics & foundations III

    • W 26Deload
    • W 27–295,000 m-specific block
  6. 06

    Jul – Sep 2027

    Weeks 30–39 / 2027

    Track & road season II

    • W 30Taper
    • W 31Swiss Championships · 5,000 m
    • W 32–39Block structure depends on the race schedule

Swiss Championships planned for week 31 (26 July–1 August 2027). Race-season blocks depend on the race schedule.

04 / Podcast

The 909 Podcast.

04
Latest episode · E04

Runner & coach: the first honest review.

Twelve weeks in. What's working, what isn't, and whether 39 seconds is realistic. No script.

▶00:00 / 47:12
SpotifyApple PodcastsYouTube
Earlier episodes
E03Training around a family calendar41 min
E02What the lactate curve told us38 min
E01909 — the beginning29 min
05 / Support

Be part of
the journey.

Project 909 is self-funded. Private support goes directly into the things that make the difference.

  • Equipment & shoesRunning gear & footwear
  • FoodFood for training & recovery
  • SupplementsNutritional supplements
  • HydrationFluids & electrolytes
  • RecoveryPhysio & massage
  • Race travelEntries for qualifying races
Back the Project
06 / Partners

Partnership,
not placement.

We're looking for a small number of brands that want to be part of a real performance story — one that speaks to everyone who balances ambition with family and work.

01
Authentic narrative
Documented in real time, setbacks included.
02
Relatable audience
Working parents, amateur athletes, ambitious professionals.
03
Selective
Maximum three partners. No logo wall.
Partner with Project 909
07 / Connect

Follow the people
behind the number.

The Runner

Philipp Döbeli

Training, racing and the road to 15:09 — documented as it happens.

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The Coach

Moritz Keinath

Training, analytics and strategy — the thinking behind every block.

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