The People Run Podcast
The People Run Podcast was born on a run thinking of the everyday runners we rarely hear about. Like the mom with two kids running 70 mile weeks and chasing Boston. Or the teacher grinding before dawn. The stories behind the runs.
We spotlight runners balancing real life, work, school, family, or dreams of going pro talking mindset, progress, and the moments that keep us showing up.
Hosted by Fitz Mayi once 300+ lbs, got into lifting, then fell in love with running, and never looked back. Now a marathoner and coach, living in Colorado, originally from NYC.
The People Run Podcast
Episode 14: The 10 Minute Rule, Fatherhood & Finish Lines
What happens when life doesn’t slow down and you still choose to run anyway?
In this episode, Meelo shares how he went from a strength focused athlete who hated running to a fatherhood finding meaning, discipline, and growth through the miles. We talk about his early struggles, how he ran his first marathon on grit alone, and what shifted in his mindset to keep going. From carving out time and long workdays, to embracing the 10-minute rule when motivation is low. Meelo opens up about balancing fitness and fatherhood while inspiring his daughter through action, not just words.
This one’s for the everyday runner juggling life’s demands, proving that consistency doesn’t require perfection just heart.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Journey
02:31 The Shift from Lifting to Running
06:41 The First Race Experience
11:19 Progressing in Running
16:19 The First Marathon Challenge
22:14 Lessons Learned from Racing
27:56 Positive Perspectives on Running Goals
29:13 The Importance of Personal Experience in Running
30:33 Balancing Family Life and Running
31:45 Adapting to Parenthood and Running
36:08 Setting Goals and Finding Time to Train
39:34 The Journey of the Third Marathon
47:18 Reflecting on Past Marathons and Future Goals
57:48 The Journey of Commitment and Sacrifice
01:00:14 Balancing Family and Personal Goals
01:03:06 Inspiration and Legacy
01:04:06 Closing
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