From dirtbiking to surfing, Natasha Smith aka The Unprofessional, has always made her own waves. In this short profile, she shares her personal experiences and about the importance of organizations like Ebony Beach Club, that encourage Black people to reconnect with the water. Made in partnership with Claima Stories and Sperry, “Reclaim Your Water” is a three-part short documentary series that poignantly highlights how communities of color can reclaim water as a healing and enjoyable experience for all through the lens of each subject. Creative Vision & Storytelling: Bimma Williams Director: Faith E. Briggs Executive Producer: BJ Frogozo, Kesshann Cortez, DPM Projects Cinematography: Robert L. Hunter Underwater Cinematography: Monica Medellin Editor: Kirk McLaughlin Post-Production Guru: Kate Holland Photography: Brie Lakin

Originally from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Torrence and Thurman Thomas learned about a deep need for access to swimming and water safety in their community. What started out as simple fundraising via their band merch has grown into a national nonprofit organization: TankProof. Made in partnership with Claima Stories and Sperry, “Reclaim Your Water” is a three-part short documentary series that poignantly highlights how communities of color can reclaim water as a healing and enjoyable experience for all through the lens of each subject. Creative Vision & Storytelling: Bimma Williams Director: Faith E. Briggs Executive Producer: BJ Frogozo, Kesshann Cortez, DPM Projects Cinematography: Robert L. Hunter 1st AC: Alex Igidbashian Sound: Pederson Sound Editor: Kirk McLaughlin Post-Production Guru: Kate Holland Photography: Victoria Ramos Glafira

“The water is my safe space. It’s where I come to restore and renew. I like to think of it as the concept of baptism, coming out renewed and revived and raised up. Water is a place that should be equally accessible to all, but for years that just hasn’t been the case.” - @thebuffaloangler aka Jahmicah Dawes, founder of @spoutfitter When Jahmicah Dawes founded Slim Pickens Outfitters, he didn't know it would be the first Black-owned outdoor shop in the country. "We might be the first," he says, "but we won't be the last." Made in partnership with Claima Stories and Sperry, “Reclaim Your Water” is a three-part short documentary series that poignantly highlights how communities of color can reclaim water as a healing and enjoyable experience for all through the lens of each subject. Creative Vision & Storytelling: Bimma Williams Director: Faith E. Briggs Executive Producer: BJ Frogozo, Kesshann Cortez, DPM Projects Cinematography: Robert L. Hunter Sound: Pederson Sound Editor: Kirk McLaughlin  Post-Production Guru: Kate Holland Photography: Victoria Ramos Glafira

It takes the first 5-6 miles for the “bird’s nest” in Erin McGrady’s head to unravel. And then, putting one foot in front of the other, the photographer and writer works to create and celebrate safe spaces for others in the queer community. Together, with her wife Caroline Whatley, in spite all they are up against as queer women in the South, they turn their attention toward the joy they get from traveling and creating community. Erin's story is the last chapter of our “Who is a Runner” video series -- a collaboration between Brooks Running x Camp4Collective. Please share, comment, and give it some love... maybe we'll be lucky enough to create season two? A CAMP4 COLLECTIVE PRODUCTION Directors: Faith Briggs + Tim Kemple Cinematography: Ladawn Manuel + Alex Igidbashian + Tim Kemple Editor: Pilar Rico Assistant Editor: Ian Dzilenski Post Production Supervisor: Kate Holland Colorist: Camp4 Collective Sound Design / Mix: Coupe Studios Produced By: Faith Briggs + Cynthia Martinez

VIMEO STAFF PICK It's not about these summits, it's about these experiences in the mountains with my friends and communities, having conversations about what it feels like to be a minority in the mountains…” Last winter, Vasu Sojitra and his two friends Emilé Zynobia and Zahan Billimoria set out to ski Mt. Moran—in the process, reshaped the conversation around disability in the outdoors.

After moving to Oregon and falling in love with the ability to explore the outdoors with ease with his wife and two kids, Rashad Frazier knew he had to extend the invitation to others. Driven by the magic of his experiences, his background as a chef, and his love of good food and connecting people to incredible places that open up to conversation, he created Camp Yoshi, which curates custom outdoor adventures centered around shared meals and shared experience with the goal of creating a space for Black people and allies to unplug and in turn reconnect with the wilderness. By virtue of being in these places, Camp Yoshi's trips transform historically segregated spaces into safe havens for community, conversation and nourishment. Learn more about Camp Yoshi here: https://www.campyoshi.com/ PRODUCTION: Wilder Studio CREW: Director: Faith E. Briggs Executive Producer: Tyler Wilkinson-Ray Director of Photography: Matthew Hayes Assistant Camera: Sika Stanton Set Design: Kourtney Paranteau Production Assistant: Caelinn Donahue Accompanying Photography: Celeste Noche Additional Cinematography: Tyler Wilkinson-Ray Editor: Francisco Fuentes Color: Alice Shcherbak Sound Design: Cascadian Sounds THANKS: Jacobsen Salt Co Black Futures Farm

In a time of increased tension for the Asian American and Pacific Islander community, Victoria Lo turned her own fear and anxiety into a call to action. The founder of Chinatown Runners creates monthly celebrations of place, space and culture, one mile at a time. Vics connects runners to Asian cultures, promoting safety, and running in solidarity with AAPI communities by running in Chinatowns across the country. In this episode of Who Is a Runner, made in collaboration with Camp 4 Collective and Brooks Running, we follow Victoria as she taps into her love of running to build empathy, celebrate differences, and dismantle Asian stereotypes and take a stand and #StopAAPIHate. Directed By Faith E. Briggs Tim Kemple Produced By Faith E. Briggs Aimee Tetreault Location Support Cierra Johnson Editor Carlos Crook

For Rosalie Fish, Indigenous student-athlete and activist, running isn’t just a sport — it’s how she represents the strength and resilience of indigenous women within her tribe and beyond. As we look forward to #IndigenousPeoplesDay, we are honored to share Rosalie’s story in our second episode of “Who is a Runner” – a docu-series collaboration with Brooks Running. To learn more about the #MMIW crisis and ways to help, visit: Urban Indian Health Institute | @UrbanIndianHealthInstitute National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center | @NIWRC Sovereign Bodies Institute | @sovereignbodies a CAMP4 COLLECTIVE production directors FAITH E. BRIGGS + TIM KEMPLE cinematography TIM KEMPLE + BLAKE HENDRIX editor NICO BOVAT post production supervisor: KATE HOLLAND colorist: CAMP4 COLLECTIVE sound design & mix: RIDGELINE SOUND produced by: FAITH E. BRIGGS + AIMEE TETREAULT Special Thanks Rosalie Fish Autumn McCloud Cayuse McCloud Cedar McCloud Solstice McCloud Chadrick Magee Katrina May Micheli Oliver Special Thanks Jillian Henrichs Isaac Droke Drew Peterson Melanie Allen Shannon Woods Alaina Fuld Mike Peck Ryan Ngo Special Thanks: Jay Hirst Joseph Martin Amalia Maestas Mary Ross Eileen Richardson Muckleshoot Language Program Jaylyn Gough Guillaume Decouflet Joshua Howe Nicole Klein ASUW Shell House Additional thanks and wardrobe by: Reclaim Your Power Native Women’s Wilderness Autumn McCloud Beadwork Special Thanks: The Halluci Nation Ehren “Bear Witness” Thomas Tim “2oolman” Hill MUSIC The OG ft. Romeo Saganash, Black Bear Singers Performed by The Halluci Nation A TRIBE CALLED RED INC Ba Na Na (Intrumental) Performed by The Halluci Nation A TRIBE CALLED RED INC

VIMEO STAFF PICK Their route is uphill by design. Through the language of running, Prolyfyck Run Crew is creating a safe space where Black runners can see themselves represented, and all runners are welcome, in Charlottesville, VA. The first in the first “Who is a Runner” video series -- a collaboration between Brooks Running x Camp4Collective. A CAMP4 COLLECTIVE PRODUCTION Directors: Faith Briggs + Tim Kemple Cinematography: Tim Kemple + Umit Gulson + Ladawn Manuel Editors: Jay MacMillan + Jen Randall Post Production Supervisor: Kate Holland Colorist: Camp4 Collective Sound Design / Mix: Ridgeline Sound Location Support: Mike Esposito Produced By: Faith Briggs + Aimee Tetreault