Mindful Miles w/ Jason Melvin
Welcome to Mindful Miles, your guide to turning daily runs into a moving meditation. Hosted by Jason Melvin, a running guide and breathwork practitioner, this podcast is here to help you transform your running routine into a mindful, intentional practice that nourishes both your body and mind.
In each episode, we’ll dive into techniques that blend mindfulness with running—like breathwork, mental focus, and present-moment awareness—unlocking the mental clarity, stress relief, and joy that mindful running can bring. Whether you’re hitting the pavement or trails, you’ll discover how simple shifts in focus and breathing can elevate your performance, reduce anxiety, and turn every run into a meditative experience.
Come run some Mindful Miles and learn how to run with mindfulness, calm, and purpose—because running isn’t just about the destination, it’s about finding peace in every step.
Mindful Miles w/ Jason Melvin
Mindful Miles: Reflections from Memorial Day and is Running Spiritual?
Memorial Day Reflections, Embracing Freedom, and the Spirituality of Running
In this episode of Mindful Miles, Jason Melvin shares his reflections from Memorial Day weekend, discussing the importance of honoring the ultimate sacrifice made by soldiers for our freedoms. Jason explores the concept of freedom and how it is often constrained by self-imposed limitations. He talks about his experience embracing morning runs, the challenges and benefits that come with it, and how running serves as a spiritual practice. Jason also highlights the transformative power of running, considering it a form of meditation and connection to nature, intuition, and spirit. The episode concludes with journal prompts encouraging listeners to reflect on freedom, motivation, spiritual connection, and morning routines.
00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview
01:36 Memorial Day Reflections
05:46 Living with Intention and Freedom
10:53 Becoming a Morning Runner
17:35 The Spirituality of Running
26:05 Journal Prompts and Conclusion
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