
Crew Cast, a Running Podcast
Stoddy Carey
May 12, 20251 hr 2 min
Running
Meditation, Positivity, and Running Community ( Ep. 6 Optimistic Runners Captain Brice Maillard)
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Episode Notes
Bryce didn’t come to build a run club. He just wanted to meet a few people.
But what started as a weekly jog with strangers has grown into Optimistic Runners Run Club—a community where the loop matters more than the finish line, and where showing up—on time, in the cold, with a smile—is an act of care.
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In this episode of Crew Cast, Bryce talks about:
- Growing up on Réunion Island and finding rhythm in movement
- His journey into triathlon and endurance sports
- Building a welcoming space for runners of all levels in Berlin
- Why running loops can feel like meditation
- How Optimistic Runners became a soft landing spot for people new to the city
- And the quiet beauty of simply being recognized by name
It’s not just a story about running. It’s about belonging.