Street artist and marathoner Jay Shells joins Salt and Flickers to explore how running became both his creative catalyst and spiritual reset. From his early Spartan races to chasing down his fifth World Major in London, Jay’s story is one of evolution — from metrics to meditation, from chaos to flow. We talk about the connection between movement and meaning, why laughter might be the ultimate race fuel, and how urban runs inspire his poetic street art. Jay reflects on the tension between solitude and community, his changing relationship with spirituality, and the quiet power of showing up for yourself one mile at a time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices