Runners who sense there is more to their sport than the stopwatch have a new companion on the road: Where the Mind Meets the Miles: Finding Peace & Purpose One Run at a Time by Ronnie Coupland. Published by Soul-Viva Publishing and now available worldwide in paperback and Kindle formats through Amazon (ISBN B0F92S5RZJ), the book reframes running as a practice of intention, connection, and mental well-being rather than purely a pursuit of personal bests.
Far from a calendar-bound training manual, Where the Mind Meets the Miles is structured around twelve themed chapters that readers can enter in any order. Each section explores a universal element of the running journey, purpose, rhythm, community, celebration, and recovery, while offering narrative reflections, mindset strategies, and gentle coaching cues. Coupland, a lifelong runner and advocate for mental health awareness, wrote the book “to meet people exactly where they lace up,” whether they are veteran marathoners, newcomers seeking clarity, or individuals rebuilding momentum after burnout.
Throughout the text, Coupland weaves together three strands that define contemporary running culture:
- Mindful intention-setting. The author guides readers to identify why they run and what they are genuinely running toward, transforming mileage into meaning.
- Emotional resilience. Anecdotes and research-backed insights illustrate how movement can steady the mind during life’s upheavals and cultivate daily calm.
- Authentic community. Stories of group runs, race-day camaraderie, and virtual support networks highlight running’s power to connect strangers through shared effort.
Each chapter concludes with open-ended journal prompts designed to deepen self-awareness long after the shoes are untied. Readers are invited to record reflections on gratitude, progress, and personal growth; creating a living document of their evolving relationship with the sport.
“This book is about the miles covered on asphalt and the miles traveled within,” Coupland notes. “Running is movement, yes, but it is also meditation, conversation, and celebration. My aim is to help people breathe, notice, and belong while they move.”
Early reviewers have praised the work for its lyrical prose, practical wisdom, and inclusive tone. Unlike traditional performance-driven manuals, Where the Mind Meets the Miles devotes equal attention to rest, rhythm, and recovery, underscoring the importance of holistic health. Readers will discover insights on staying grounded during adversity, celebrating small victories, and leveraging connection, both to nature and to other runners, as fuel for forward motion.
Whether a reader is chasing a finish line or simply chasing the sunrise, Where the Mind Meets the Miles reminds us that the most transformative journey is not measured in kilometers but in the meaning we discover—one mindful stride at a time.
Book Details
Title: Where the Mind Meets the Miles: Finding Peace & Purpose One Run at a Time
Author: Ronnie Coupland
Publisher: Soul-Viva Publishing
Formats: Paperback and Kindle (Amazon)
Release Date: 17 May 2025
Availability: Amazon worldwide (search “B0F92S5RZJ”)
Buy Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F92S5RZJ
For press enquiries, review copies or interview requests, please contact Ronnie Coupland at ronnie@soul-viva.com
About the Author
Ronnie Coupland is a Newcastle-based writer, educator, and community running leader whose work bridges physical endurance and mental resilience. Drawing on decades of road races, trail adventures, and peer-support initiatives, Coupland champions running as a gateway to self-discovery and collective well-being. Where the Mind Meets the Miles is his debut title.
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