002 — chasing the sun

July 16th | 6:30PM | Ancoats Marina, Manchester

Golden hour, canal-side. Warm air, soft sun, and a group of women ready to run.On July 16th, we hosted our first Chasing the Sun 5km — an easy community run for women across Manchester. We met just before sunset at Ancoats Marina, opposite Flawd Wine. No pressure, no pace goals. Just movement, together.

Some came solo, others with friends. A few hadn’t run in months. Some were regulars. But we all showed up — for the fresh air, the stillness, the catch-ups, the challenge, the chance to be part of something that felt bigger than just the miles.

This wasn’t a race. It was a reset. A reminder that sometimes, running’s not about performance. It’s about presence. It’s about showing up, breathing deep, and chasing the sun — even if it dips just before you finish.

To every woman who joined us: thank you. We’re building this space slowly, intentionally. Every meet-up, every step, every story adds to what Aesene stands for.

LDN… you’re next.

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Community, built through movement.
Performance, on your terms.
Everything in time.