Jeff Yamaguchi is a digital media maker, marketer and educator who can often be seen running through the streets and parks of Brooklyn, NY . . . and beyond! Jeff laces up for everything from a 'quick' 5 mile run through Prospect Park to half and full marathons. I thought it would be interesting to speak to Jeff about whether, after logging countless miles, he could name one specific run that stands out as his ideal running experience.
Jeff tells the story of what happened one afternoon while vacationing in Nicaragua. He planned to take a typical run along the beach but the result was an experience he'd never forget. He achieved an ideal combination of physical exertion and mental serenity. A Perfect Run.
After spending the past two weeks watching Olympic track and field athletes break records and perform seemingly super human feats of athleticism I find it refreshing to focus on another aspect of the sport that is just as inspiring. Face it, you will never run as fast or jump as high as any of the folks competing in Rio. But that doesn't mean that achieving your own type of athletic perfection is out of reach. Jeff's perfect run isn't about speed or distance. It's about a singular personal experience. And that type of experience can be within the grasp of anyone.
