Conversations with Ciara.

Last week we headed to London Fields in Hackney with Ciara - someone we've been running with for a while - to shoot some of our latest running kit. Between takes, the conversation turned to what running actually means to her, and why she keeps coming back to it.

What's your movement practice?

"I think it's full of variation. I like kind of combining community and wellness, it's been a huge motivator for me to keep running. I'm part of two running community groups and it's been really fun to kind of meet people and also they help really cultivate the space to quieten down after runs."

Do you find a connection between your mind and body through movement?

"I think one of the main reasons that I started running was because it kind of gives me a space to escape from all the chaos. It's almost like a meditative practice where I can just escape from any drama and just like be in my own thoughts."

What are your usual objections?

"I'd say I'm fairly new to running and so I think the biggest thing for me was overcoming intimidation from other runners. Especially in London I think there's so many runners, you see them all the time and they just run so fast, they look so good and I think there's a misconception that you have to be great straight away. But I've learned from being in communities that it's a process, it takes time and consistency and you know you've just got to keep at it and have that determination."

Thanks Ciara for taking the time to speak with us - looking great as usual!