RUN:ZEN - The home of mindful running

Stuart McLeod RUN ZEN founder running in the mountains of Teruel, Spain

Discover new ways to wellbeing through mindful running – bringing together the benefits of running with the practice of mindfulness.

Whether you are an experienced runner or just starting out, we offer events, running holidays and retreats, and personal coaching that will introduce you to a range of mindfulness skills to support your running journey.

Our training offer extends beyond mindful running to include events and courses teaching Tai Chi Movements for Wellbeing.

An image of a meditation gong and trail shoes representing mindful running and running meditation.

Why mindful running?

RUN:ZEN events

MINDFUL RUNNING AND WALKING EVENTS

Casas Rurales La Artiga, Teruel, Spain
24-29 May 2025

"Mindfulness means paying attention in a particular way: on purpose, in the present moment, and nonjudgmentally."
Jon Kabat-Zinn
"Synchronising body and mind is not a technique or a random concept someone thought up for basic self-improvement. Rather, it is a basic principle of how to be a human being."
Chogyam Trungpa
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Why mindfulness for runners?

Running is one of the most popular forms of exercise in many places throughout the world. Studies suggest a range of benefits for the health of our body and mind when we run. These include helping prevent obesity, heart disease and high blood pressure, and boosting sleep quality and mood.

In recent years, there has also been a growing interest in mindfulness. Research is linking a regular and sustained mindfulness practice with a decrease in the incidence of depression, anxiety and stress. It can also improve the ability to regulate our emotions, and help increase our focus and attention.

HELPING YOU ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS

TEACHERS

Stuart took up triathlon in 2005, before specializing in duathlon (run/bike/run). He went on to represent Great Britain as an age-group athlete at several international Championships…

Cesare is a qualified and registered (BAMBA) mindfulness (MBSR/MBCT) and compassion teacher (MBCL) and supervisor. He has completed training with the Oxford Mindfulness Centre, Sussex Mindfulness…

Sadhita is a yoga teacher and trainer of teachers and one of the key founders of the Bodhiyoga School of teacher training. A Buddhist by training, the yoga school was set up in 2012 to provide training…

Testimonials

What people say

Ruslan, London

This workshop revolutionized my running. I stopped listening to music whilst running and instead started paying attention to my feet, body and the surroundings. I started forefoot running and adjusted...

This workshop revolutionized my running. I stopped listening to music whilst running and instead started paying attention to my feet, body and the surroundings. I started forefoot running and adjusted my posture, which means I have been injury free since then. No more shin splints and itb pain.

Sara, Chatham

I am very interested in connecting mind with body and this course provided an ideal opportunity to explore that interest. The experience of running with a different mindset and attitude...
I am very interested in connecting mind with body and this course provided an ideal opportunity to explore that interest. The experience of running with a different mindset and attitude was revealing.

Rachel Chatham

Brilliant! This brings a whole new dynamic to my running which will overflow into daily life.
Brilliant! This brings a whole new dynamic to my running which will overflow into daily life.

Janet, London

Great experience and well designed content, delivered in a thoughtful and sensitive way.
Great experience and well designed content, delivered in a thoughtful and sensitive way.

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