I often forget how good running is for my mind. Ideas or threads of ideas come to me when I run. They seem to appear out of nowhere when I’m lost in thought. Mind-wondering is definitely one reason why I run. You don’t go out knowing something will happen. Most times no new ideas come to me, but occasionally something special does on the run. Giving up focus on the result allows this to happen. What you consume also matters: following an in-depth discussion, listening to new music, and reading poetry are some things that have worked for me. Feed your mind good food and watch things start happening.