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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 intentionA somatic breathwork journey guided by rhythm and releaseSpace for integration and reflectionA reminder that you are your own healer, and your breath is the medicine🌞 Perfect For: Those participating in the 444 Summer Reset challengeAnyone needing a mid-season energetic resetRunners, creators, parents, and seekers ready to re-alignListeners looking to feel more connected to their body and intuition📓 Journal Prompts to Reflect On After the Session: What emotions or insights came up for me during the breathwork?What am I being called to let go of this season?What parts of me feel ready to rise?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🙏.

Memorial Day Reflections, Embracing Freedom, and the Spirituality of Running In this episode of Mindful Miles, Jason Melvin shares his reflections from Memorial Day weekend, discussing the importance of honoring the ultimate sacrifice made by soldiers for our freedoms. Jason explores the concept of freedom and how it is often constrained by self-imposed limitations. He talks about his experience embracing morning runs, the challenges and benefits that come with it, and how running serves as a spiritual practice. Jason also highlights the transformative power of running, considering it a form of meditation and connection to nature, intuition, and spirit. The episode concludes with journal prompts encouraging listeners to reflect on freedom, motivation, spiritual connection, and morning routines. 00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview 01:36 Memorial Day Reflections 05:46 Living with Intention and Freedom 10:53 Becoming a Morning Runner 17:35 The Spirituality of Running 26:05 Journal Prompts and Conclusion 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🙏.

Embracing the Journey: Launching 4, 4, 4 Runco and the Power of Mindful Miles In season three, episode seven of the Mindful Miles podcast, host Jason Melvin discusses the launch of his new brand, 4, 4, 4 Runco, and the emotional rollercoaster leading up to it. He reintroduces the podcast to new listeners, emphasizing that it integrates mindfulness, mental health, nervous system regulation, and movement, and invites audience participation. Jason describes the stress, pressure, and ultimate pride in launching his brand, sharing how running helps him cope with emotions. He offers journal prompts to encourage self-reflection and announces his new goal to become a morning runner. Jason concludes by highlighting the significance of feeling aligned with one's path and invites listeners to tag him in their mindful running experiences. 00:00 Welcome to Mindful Miles Podcast 00:25 Reintroducing the Podcast 02:56 The Launch of 4, 4, 4 Run Co 04:57 Emotional Rollercoaster of Launch Week 17:56 Processing Emotions Through Running 23:42 Reflecting on the Journey 29:02 Journal Prompts for Self-Reflection 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🙏.

Embracing the Flower Moon: Spirituality and Running In this episode of the Mindful Miles podcast, host Jason Melvin explores the spiritual aspects of running under the energy of the Flower Moon. He discusses how running has helped him connect with his mind, body, and the universe, and how it has influenced his creation of the 444 running apparel brand based on universal signs and angel numbers. Jason shares personal stories of revelation and emotional expression through running, emphasizing how dressing for the part can manifest future goals. Tune in to hear how running can be more than just fitness; it's a pathway to spiritual growth and connection. 00:00 Introduction and Full Moon Vibes 00:48 Spirituality and Running 01:32 Launching the 444 Running Brand 02:39 Manifestation Through Style 03:45 Personal Transformation and Style 09:30 Running as a Spiritual Practice 11:58 Emotional Release Through Running 13:43 Connecting to the Universe While Running 15:54 The Deeper Impact of Running 20:37 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 the Middle Ground: Trusting the Process in Times of Uncertainty In this episode of the Mindful Miles podcast, host Jason Melvin shares an honest and vulnerable look at his current state of limbo in training, brand building, and personal growth. Despite lacking concrete dates and clear goals, Jason emphasizes the importance of trusting the process and staying aligned with one's values and aspirations. He explores how this unsettled middle ground can foster personal development and inner strength. Additionally, Jason discusses his upcoming volunteer role at the Cocodona 250 ultramarathon and provides insights into the development of 444 Run Co. Tune in to hear how Jason navigates through uncertainty and continues to take intentional actions toward his dreams. 00:00 Introduction and Current State 01:43 Mindfulness in Training 04:12 Personal Growth and Trusting the Process 07:17 Upcoming Event: Cocodona 250 08:31 Building a Running Culture in Sedona 10:05 Manifestation and Personal Branding 15:56 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🙏.

Journey to Mindful Running: Jason Melvin's Transformation In Season 3, Episode 4 of the Mindful Miles podcast, host Jason Melvin shares his personal journey into running, how it transformed his life, and the launch of his new apparel brand, 444 Run Company. Reflecting on his high-stress background in construction management in Washington DC, Jason discusses his transition to a nomadic lifestyle during the pandemic and the self-sabotaging habits he overcame along the way. Emphasizing the importance of sobriety, mindfulness, and holistic health, Jason reveals how running became a pivotal part of his personal development. He encourages listeners at every stage of their running journey to stay consistent and intentional, illustrating how running can serve as a powerful tool for both physical and mental transformation. Jason outlines his training experiences and long-term goals, advocating for running with purpose and celebrating the broader benefits of the sport. 00:00 Introduction and Exciting Updates 01:59 Life Before Running: Stress and Struggles 04:36 A New Beginning: Embracing Change 07:06 The Turning Point: Overcoming Self-Sabotage 08:51 Discovering the Power of Running 12:25 Training and Personal Growth 20:32 Mindfulness and Holistic Health 23:48 Conclusion and Community 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🙏.