The People Run Podcast
My name is Fitz Mayi. I’m one of those people who believes you can do anything. Maybe I’m naive, but I’ve seen it in myself and in the incredible people I’ve met. That’s what this podcast is about.
I can’t do it for you but what I can do is inspire. Through wild stories, through experts in the field, and through runners who’ve done it and are doing it now. The road may be hard, but my aim is to shed light on stories of incredible people so you can believe it can be done, and show up for yourself.
Whether you’re working a full-time job, raising kids, chasing a new PR, dreaming of going pro, or building your own transformation this podcast is for you. This is The People Run Podcast: the stories of your incredible self.
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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