Mental Shifts and Recovery: Week 6 Training Update for Phoenix Marathon

In this episode of the Mindful Miles podcast, host Jason Melvin shares his experiences and adjustments during week six of his training for the Phoenix Marathon. He discusses the mental shift he's experiencing due to his involvement with social media and content creation, as well as the importance of balancing physical recovery. Jason highlights his new recovery methods, emphasizing the value of proper sleep and hydration with the help of Off Field products. He recounts a strenuous hike on Bear Mountain, reflecting on the necessity of strength training to prevent injuries. Additionally, Jason shares insights from a challenging speed workout and stresses the importance of listening to one's body to avoid burnout. The episode concludes with a reminder of the incremental but rewarding progress made through consistent effort and mindfulness in marathon training.

00:00 Welcome to Week Six of Marathon Training
00:38 Mental Shifts and Creative Focus
01:30 Training Recap and Bear Mountain Hike
05:13 Speed Workouts and Recovery Challenges
07:58 Recovery Regimen and Product Shoutout
09:52 Wrapping Up and Looking Ahead

Thanks for running mindful miles with me! Please rate and subscribe and share with a friend if you found this helpful. Also, I'd love to hear your feedback on how this went for you. Shoot me a DM and let me know your thoughts on the cues and music selections. I would love to hear your feedback🙏.

Mindful Marathon Training: Integrating Mindfulness into Running

In Season 4, Episode 5 of the Mindful Miles Podcast, host Jason Melvin takes us through his journey of integrating mindfulness into marathon training. Jason, a running enthusiast from Sedona, Arizona, shares insights from his ongoing marathon training for the Phoenix Marathon in December. He emphasizes how mindfulness not only enhances athletic performance but also improves mental and emotional well-being. The episode details his recent experiences, lessons learned, and the importance of aligning running with one’s energy. Jason also introduces his running brand, 4 4 4 Run Co, and its ethos of divine protection and perseverance. Throughout, he discusses the balancing act between training, work, and family life, and how mindful practices have aided his personal growth and sobriety. Listeners are encouraged to follow his journey on YouTube and subscribe for more weekly content aimed at helping runners integrate mindfulness into their training routines.

00:00 Introduction to Mindful Miles Podcast
01:25 Mindfulness in Running
03:14 The 4 4, 4 Runco Brand
05:24 Missed Opportunity and Reflection
10:33 Training Recap and Lessons Learned
20:40 Conclusion and Future Plans

Thanks for running mindful miles with me! Please rate and subscribe and share with a friend if you found this helpful. Also, I'd love to hear your feedback on how this went for you. Shoot me a DM and let me know your thoughts on the cues and music selections. I would love to hear your feedback🙏.

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

Thanks for running mindful miles with me! Please rate and subscribe and share with a friend if you found this helpful. Also, I'd love to hear your feedback on how this went for you. Shoot me a DM and let me know your thoughts on the cues and music selections. I would love to hear your feedback🙏.

Mindful Miles - Embracing Imperfection in Marathon Training

In this episode of the Mindful Miles podcast, host Jason Melvin shares his journey through an imperfect week three of marathon training for the Phoenix Marathon in December. Despite missing three consecutive days of training due to family responsibilities, Jason emphasizes the importance of resilience, mindfulness, and maintaining balance between life and training. He discusses the significance of not punishing oneself for missed workouts and instead focusing on consistency and positive energy. Jason also reflects on the importance of self-compassion, finishing strong, and setting an example for his children. Join him as he navigates the challenges of marathon training while balancing the demands of family life.

00:00 Introduction and Weekly Recap
00:46 Embracing Imperfection in Marathon Training
02:26 Balancing Family and Training
03:20 Mindfulness and Mental Resilience
09:43 Bouncing Back and Finishing Strong
19:38 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

Thanks for running mindful miles with me! Please rate and subscribe and share with a friend if you found this helpful. Also, I'd love to hear your feedback on how this went for you. Shoot me a DM and let me know your thoughts on the cues and music selections. I would love to hear your feedback🙏.

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

Thanks for running mindful miles with me! Please rate and subscribe and share with a friend if you found this helpful. Also, I'd love to hear your feedback on how this went for you. Shoot me a DM and let me know your thoughts on the cues and music selections. I would love to hear your feedback🙏.

Season 4 Kickoff: Mindful Training and Overcoming Future Worship

In this episode of the Mindful Miles Podcast, we kick off the fourth season with a focus on intentional training aligned with body, breath, and mindset. Jason discusses the concept of 'future worship,' offering insights into staying present and enjoying the process of growth rather than fixating on future goals. Practical advice for beginner runners, including starting slow, prioritizing consistency over perfection, and the importance of recovery, is shared. Jason also highlights recovery practices and partnerships that contribute to holistic well-being. Listeners are invited to engage with the podcast by sharing their own experiences and questions.

00:00 Welcome to Season Four
01:45 Listener Questions and Labor Day Reflections
03:15 Understanding Future Worship
08:12 Do's and Don'ts for Beginner Runners
17:20 Effective Recovery Practices
23:06 Conclusion and Invitation

Thanks for running mindful miles with me! Please rate and subscribe and share with a friend if you found this helpful. Also, I'd love to hear your feedback on how this went for you. Shoot me a DM and let me know your thoughts on the cues and music selections. I would love to hear your feedback🙏.

Welcome to this special breathwork session created for the 444 Summer Reset. In this episode of Mindful Miles, we invite you to slow down, tune in, and return to your center. This is a guided somatic breathwork practice designed to help you reset your nervous system, clear stagnant energy, and reconnect with your intentions for the season ahead.

This session is your invitation to come home to your body — to your breath. Let this be a turning point. A moment of clarity. A reminder that every inhale is a new beginning.

🎙️ What You’ll Experience:

• A grounding introduction to set your intention
• A somatic breathwork journey guided by rhythm and release
• Space for integration and reflection
• A reminder that you are your own healer, and your breath is the medicine

🌞 Perfect For:

• Those participating in the 444 Summer Reset challenge
• Anyone needing a mid-season energetic reset
• Runners, creators, parents, and seekers ready to re-align
• Listeners looking to feel more connected to their body and intuition

📓 Journal Prompts to Reflect On After the Session:

1. What emotions or insights came up for me during the breathwork?
2. What am I being called to let go of this season?
3. What parts of me feel ready to rise?
4. How does my body feel now compared to before the session?

✨ Final Words:
You showed up — and that’s everything. This is the reset you didn’t know you needed. Come back to this breathwork anytime you feel off course. You’re always one breath away from remembering who you are.

Thanks for running mindful miles with me! Please rate and subscribe and share with a friend if you found this helpful. Also, I'd love to hear your feedback on how this went for you. Shoot me a DM and let me know your thoughts on the cues and music selections. I would love to hear your feedback🙏.

In this episode of the Mindful Miles podcast, host Jason Melvin covers three main topics: the influence of the strawberry moon on his energy, a new 444 run and co-sponsor challenge, and reflections on Father's Day. Jason shares how waking up early to run during dawn, inspired by the strawberry moon, reinvigorated his creative energy. He provides details on the upcoming 444 challenge that includes workouts, journaling, and a breathwork exercise to reset energy for the summer solstice. Lastly, he reflects on the shift in his Father's Day experiences over the years, emphasizing health, fitness, and personal growth for the sake of his children. Jason concludes by encouraging listeners to join the challenge and embrace positive changes.

00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview
01:39 Reflecting on the Strawberry Moon
07:41 The 444 Challenge Explained
11:04 Father's Day Reflections
18:31 Conclusion and Call to Action

Thanks for running mindful miles with me! Please rate and subscribe and share with a friend if you found this helpful. Also, I'd love to hear your feedback on how this went for you. Shoot me a DM and let me know your thoughts on the cues and music selections. I would love to hear your feedback🙏.

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

Thanks for running mindful miles with me! Please rate and subscribe and share with a friend if you found this helpful. Also, I'd love to hear your feedback on how this went for you. Shoot me a DM and let me know your thoughts on the cues and music selections. I would love to hear your feedback🙏.

Mindful Miles Podcast: Embracing Summer Running Vibes

In season three, episode nine of the Mindful Miles podcast, the focus shifts to summer running. The host begins with a light-hearted quote from 50 Cent, emphasizing the summer theme. Discussed topics include mindful tips for running in hot weather, the importance of hydration and SPF, the benefits of morning versus evening runs, and the host's current shoe rotation. The episode also highlights the value of creating curated summer running playlists, including genres like dub reggae and surf punk. Listeners are encouraged to share their favorite summer running songs and playlists, fostering a community of shared vibes and experiences.

00:00 Introduction and Summer Vibes
02:59 Mindful Tips for Summer Running
08:02 Hydration and Nutrition for Summer Running
09:28 Sun Protection and Gear
13:07 Morning vs. Evening Runs
15:59 Shoe Rotation Review
22:45 Summer Running Playlists
28:35 Conclusion and Call to Action

Thanks for running mindful miles with me! Please rate and subscribe and share with a friend if you found this helpful. Also, I'd love to hear your feedback on how this went for you. Shoot me a DM and let me know your thoughts on the cues and music selections. I would love to hear your feedback🙏.