In 2024, Go Miyazaki lost his close friend Robbie Dixon due to a rare condition causing heart failure. Riddled with grief and the deep pain of losing somebody close so suddenly, Go found the memory of his friend floating in tandem with his own emotions whenever he would run, leading him to alchemise both into Go Running for Hearts. “Losing him left a silence I didn’t know how to fill. Running is where I think and feel most deeply and I kept asking myself — How can I get through this? How can I turn this into something meaningful?” The project started raising funds, aiming to support heart disease research at the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute in Australia through both Go’s personal runs and additional donations. He wanted to not only keep his friend’s memory alive but also actively contribute to raising awareness and resources that could help prevent losses like Robbie’s. As the project gained momentum, Go decided to undertake Satisfy‘s Saddles100, a 160km ultra-marathon race through the desert in Arizona. “It was the hardest physical and mental challenge I’ve ever faced. There were moments where I questioned myself — moments of pain, moments where I felt complete emptiness, but also moments where I felt Robbie beside me, pushing me forward, reminding me why I started this journey. Crossing that finish line wasn’t just an achievement; it was a promise kept, a tribute fulfilled, and a moment I will carry with me forever.”
Go’s journey in Arizona has been documented by Berlin-based director Jack Hare and cinematographer Nela Wojaczkovaand is supported by Salomon and VooStore, where Go might be a familiar face for locals, working as Voo Deli’s head barista. It’s a moving story of friendship, grief, loss, community and the power of spirit. The documentary will be premiered on December 13 alongside an exhibition at VooSpace. “Go Running for Hearts” has so far raised over 5k Euro and is an ever-growing project. To donate and support Go’s mission, please find the project’s GoFundMe link here.
Text: Marie Wez / Photos: Jack Hare
Marie Wez is a writer, poet and multi-disciplinary artist based in Berlin.
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