Who we are.

Welcome to Mindful Miles. Whether you’re a long time runner or new to the practice, you’ve come to the right place. It’s not about the distance or the pace — it’s about learning to challenge yourself and unlocking the best version of you. Browse around for inspiration, info, and more.

NICE TO MEET YOU

I'm Sara Hayes

I created Mindful Miles because I was feeling lonely and looking for a community to do hard things with without feeling the pressure of not being good enough or slipping into disordered eating or exercise habits. In a world that focuses on weight loss, the "ideal" body, calorie counting, and comparison; we take a different approach.

We're not your typical run coaching service because we understand that there's so much more that goes into running than simply moving your feet.

At Mindful Miles we foster safe and inclusive spaces for all bodies. With run coaches, dietitians and mental health experts on staff we are here to support the full journey of being a runner.

Our coaching and communities are all Intuitive Eating and Health At Every Size (HAES) aligned.

We're stronger together and I look forward to welcoming you to our community.

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Meet Sara

Sara Hayes is the founder of Mindful Miles: a running and wellness practice for women looking to enjoy movement and break up with disordered exercise and eating patterns.

Sara is a proud mother of two boys under two and loves to teach her community and clients about intuitive moment, personal development and mindfulness habits.

Since healing her relationship with food and movement Sara vows to keep running fun for herself and her clients. We only get one life, you deserve to ENJOY the way you move.

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"Sara was not only my running coach, but a mentor and friend. She helped me in a very holistic way through ending my ED and more!"

- Jen R.

"I've gone from feeling like I'm stuck on the couch to going outside and exercising at least 3-4 times a week. It really helped pull me out of my funk. "

- Emma C.

"I have never ran before, so joining a supportive group to keep me motivated was what I was aiming for! The community was so supportive and helpful."

- Rhiannon C.

Meet Annie

Annie Tita, MD is a board certified physical medicine and rehabilitation physician with subspecialty certifications in electrodiagnostic medicine and brain injury medicine.

She works in full time clinical practice at a large hospital in Minneapolis, MN.

She is also an avid runner and adventurer. She joined the Mindful Miles family in January 2021 as an athlete seeking guidance on conquering new goals and a community of like-minded women who reject the societal pressures of diet culture.

Annie specializes in injury prevention and helps her clients to enjoy all forms of movement. Her clients love her for emotional support and her peloton programming to compliment their running!

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Hi! I'm Sydney

Coach Syd is a former college athlete that has reclaimed her love and joy for movement. Sydney helps her clients do the same through mindful movement, building confidence and prioritzing mental health.

Sydney grew up hating running with a passion because it was always used as a punishment. Years after her athletic career ended she became intrigued with the idea of running and slowly fell in love with the way it calmed her mind and allowed her to push herself.

Sydney has conquered her fear of running a marathon, gained a new level of confidence in herself and improved her mental fitness all while continuing to strengthen her relationships and excel in her professional career.

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Meet Taylor

Taylor is the Mindful Miles team Dietitian and Strength Coach. She is passionate about helping women recover from disordered eating, fuel their running performance and live a life where food is loved and enjoyed instead of feared.

She comes with a Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Physiology and started her career working as a strength and conditioning specialist. Taylor saw so many athletes and active adults struggling with their relationship with food and saw how it hindered their athletic performance.

After overcoming her own eating disorder and learning about intuitive eating and health at every size, Taylor knew she wanted to make a career out of nutrition and support others to heal their relationship with food.

Taylor has been a runner since high school and completed the Chicago Marathon in 2019. When she isn't learning more about nutrition you can find Taylor running around outside with her 1.5 year old son and husband, or finding a local brewery or coffee shop.

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Meet Your Support Coaches

Mindful Miles isn't just about running! As a client you'll have access to our community and additional coaches to help you to feel your best.

Dr. Stephanie Haft - Mental Skills Coach

Dr. Haft earned her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Western Michigan University.

Dr. Haft is invested in empowering individuals to overcome fears and cultivate their own innate bravery. She is committed to clinical research that focuses on improving mental health treatments using strength-based and values-based approaches that consider diversity, cultural, and individual factors. As a former college athlete herself, she understands the importance of prioritizing psychological well-being in the context of athletics and fitness.

Steph Armijo - Team Yoga Instructor

Steph Armijo (E-RYT 500), owner of Yoga42, specializes in athlete-based yoga and mindfulness classes. Her classes focus on active recovery stretches and breathing exercises.

Yoga42 was founded in New York, NY in 2010. Steph discovered yoga while working at MLB in the stats department. She has provided yoga services to the 2022 MLB All-Stars and families, New York Mets, Brooklyn Nets, Nike, New York Road Runners, New Balance and more.

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