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
More than Miles: How Mindful Running Changes the Game
Harnessing Mindfulness in Marathon Training: Lessons from Week Four
In this episode of the Mindful Miles Podcast, host Jason Melvin reflects on the lessons learned during week four of his marathon training block for the Phoenix Marathon. Despite a chaotic and challenging week three, Jason emphasizes the importance of mindfulness, intentionality, and managing energy and attitude in training and daily life. He shares insights from his favorite workouts, discusses the impact of setting intentions, and provides three journal prompts for listeners to improve their own mindfulness practices. Jason's experiences highlight how training with mindfulness positively affects not just running, but life in general.
00:00 Welcome and Episode Introduction
02:21 Week Four Recap and Key Lessons
06:04 Mindful Training Insights
07:50 Detailed Week Four Workouts
08:57 Half Marathon Experience
12:58 Reflections and Takeaways
23:30 Journal Prompts for Mindful Training
25:54 Closing Remarks and Future Plans
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