Combining Running, Meditation and Music

Los Angeles, CA---MP3 Running has created MeditationRunner, a series of musical meditation tracks that combine the power of meditation with the running experience to improve well being on all levels - Body, Mind and Spirit. These seemingly unrelated disciplines unite to create a cohesive and engaging experience that frees the mind and trains the body using specialized music tracks, coaching tips and positive affirmations.

MeditationRunner tracks are available in sessions of 30, 45 or 60 minutes that can be downloaded directly to an iPod or other MP3 player from the company's website, www.MP3running.com .

Meditation:Through the repetitive nature of the running experience, the jogger enters what is refered to as the "Zone" - very similar to a meditative space where mental activity slows down and thoughts move in to the background of our consciousness. In this meditative running space - free of mental noise - the jogger is introduced to positive affirmations that take root in the conscious and subconscious mind. The effectiveness of these affirmations is highly increased due to the fact that the jogger is experiencing these affirmations while mentally quite and receptive - allowing these positive affirmations to take root

Music:Music is also a key component of the MeditationRunner tracks. Unlike pop songs, which are designed to demand the attention of the listener, these tracks are geared to support the running experience itself and to assist joggers in getting into a mental stillness while running. With a blend of gentle but energetic trance and electronica, the compositions are painstakingly created for appropriate tempo and vibe. Each session is carefully paced out to start slowly, lift runners to a comfortable and sustainable pace, and then calmly return them to a cool-out phase. Tracks feature specific sections that allow runners to keep running, or walk, according to their personal fitness level.

Coaching:The virtual coach guides and accompanies the joggers throughout the running journey with practical tips, enhanced breathing techniques and correct running postures. The virtual coaching also assists the jogger in overcoming motivational struggles.

MeditationRunner will also be available in German, Spanish and French towards the end of 2008. Also in development are MP3 Timeout Tracks, a series of guided relaxation journeys (with themes such as "Inner Confidence," "Peaceful Mind" and "Abundant Mind") that can be enjoyed throughout the day.

MP3Running was founded by avid runners Andy Treichler and Christian Neeser, a professional musician, experienced Yoga practitioner and mediator. Treichler, who spent five years developing MeditationRunner tracks, teamed with Los Angeles-based music producer/Yoga practitioner Neeser in 2007 to help implement his vision of specialized meditative music programs for runners.