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C

eleste Morton is a self-professed style
chameleon. “I’m one of those people
whom others don’t recognize, even when
we’re meeting for the second or third time
because my glasses are different, my hair
is styled a different way and I’m wearing a
completely different kind of outfit than the
first time we met,” Celeste admits. Her only
style rule is that there are no rules – bright
colours, splashy design, animal print, you
name it.
Morton works as a make-up artist in
Toronto, meaning that interviewing her
offered Canadian Running the chance to ask
an expert the oft debated question: Makeup,
or no-makeup while on the run?
“For a make-up artist, I’m probably the
most minimalist make-up wearer around,
so I would say that no, I don’t normally wear
make-up while running. Racing is definitely
a different story though. On race day I think a
runner should do whatever makes them feel
confident,” Morton advises.
Another thing that Morton doesn’t wear
on her runs? A watch.
“People call me Forrest Gump because I run
based on feel. I think that because I started
so early (age 9), my pace is very natural to
me and I don’t feel the need to monitor it

MY STYLE

if I’m just running for pleasure. On race

days, I usually borrow a watch from a friend,”

Morton says.

Celeste’s running journey, like that of

so many, began with primary school track,

followed by middle and high school track

and finally, the switch to distance running

in her early 20s. She is currently training for

the Scotiabank Half-Marathon, but has plans

to join up with a track team afterwards. “I

have to stay true to my fast twitch muscles,”

Morton laughs.

Make-up Artist

Celeste Morton

16 Canadian Running November & December 2016, Volume 9, Issue 7

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