Meditation, Positivity, and Running Community ( Ep. 6 Optimistic Runners Captain Brice Maillard)

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.