Capital Group's Jeik Sohn is running to slow time

Mindfulness, pacing and a long-term view are what keep Jeik Sohn invested in running

Published Sat, Oct 23, 2021 · 05:50 AM

Fit to lead

I PICKED up running in my 20s initially to negate the effects on my waistline of a love for good food and wine.

Then I discovered that quiet stillness happens when I'm running.

The sights, sounds and smells encountered during an outdoor run that heighten every runner's awareness are not unlike the multi-sensory experience of a good meal.

I've come to really enjoy the mindfulness of listening to my breathing, keeping to good form and reaching a meditative-like state. There is a curious joy in beingable to focus on one thing a…