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
Chasing the Boston Dream: Mindfulness in Marathon Training
The Mindful Marathon: Training and Transformation
In this episode of the Mindful Miles podcast, host Jason Melvin discusses week two of his training for the Phoenix Marathon, where his target is to finish under three hours and 15 minutes. Jason emphasizes the dual aspects of running—pursuit and performance—and mindfulness, sharing how running is a form of meditation and personal growth for him. He discusses his transition from trail runs to speed work, lessons learned from previous marathons, the importance of mindset, and tracking performance against rest and recovery. Jason also provides details on his training regimen, including speed days and long runs, and offers insights into handling mental challenges during training.
00:00 Introduction to the Mindful Miles Podcast
00:54 Setting the Marathon Goal
02:55 Training Plan and Initial Weeks
04:42 Speed Work and Long Runs
17:23 Mindset and Mental Strategies
24:45 Conclusion and Call to Action
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