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
Post-Race Blues, Global Running Day Gratitude and Seasonal Insights
Navigating Energetic Ebbs and Flows: Post-Launch Reflections and Summer Intentions
In this episode of the Mindful Miles podcast, host Jason Melvin provides a personal check-in following a bustling few weeks that included the launch of 4, 4, 4, several campaigns, and a successful Global Running Day giveaway. He shares insights on managing the emotional and energetic crash post-launch, comparing it to a post-race depression, and discusses how he worked through a period of low energy and introspection. Jason examines the different energies associated with trail and road running, using them as metaphors for life's phases. He also reflects on the significance of the upcoming full moon and sets intentions for the summer, aiming to balance play and depth. The episode concludes with a review of the new Bandit quarter tights and 4, 4, 4 singlet, and provides journal prompts to help listeners align with the new season's energies.
00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview
02:30 Reflections on Global Running Day
07:29 Experiencing an Energetic Crash
12:32 Balancing Trail and Road Running Energies
17:33 New Gear and Upcoming Full Moon
19:44 Setting Intentions for Summer
24:17 Journal Prompts and Final Thoughts
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