"The Zen of Running" explores the potential for running to become a form of moving meditation, highlighting the shared elements of focused attention, rhythmic movement, and overcoming discomfort found in both running and traditional meditation. This episodet examines the Buddhist perspective on moving meditation, particularly walking meditation, and how running can cultivate similar states of relaxed alertness and wakefulness. It also explores the psychological benefits of running meditation, including stress reduction, improved focus, and the potential for experiencing "flow states" and runner's high. Finally, the text delves into practical techniques for running meditation, such as breath awareness, body scans, and mantra repetition, alongside the spiritual and neuroscientific aspects of this practice.