Words by Alex Francis – Illustration by Frederick Saunders A little over a year ago, I stood with my wife Laura on the start line of the Trans-Alpine Run (TAR) in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany. We were nervous and excited – this would be the first stage race either of us had attempted and we’d picked a big one: […]
On Saturday 9 November 2019, 11 runners set out together on a 10-mile trail run in the Dart Valley in south Devon. Nine of them were guests on a writing retreat hosted by the other two, running authors Adharanand Finn and Richard Askwith. As part of the retreat, everyone was tasked with writing something short […]
#WhyWeRun – a new chapter Like the Wind was launched with a mission; to explore why we run and get to the heart of what draws each of us to put one foot in front of another. Through the stories we’ve published over 21 editions, it is clear that why someone runs is almost as […]
Whilst running around the Mont-Blanc on their honeymoon, Like the Wind founders Simon and Julie Freeman came up with the idea for a unique running magazine that would share stories of why people run rather than focusing on how to run. Over five years later, with 20 magazines and well over 450 published stories, we’re […]
A big part of running is the place in which we do it. Whether you are a sprinter in a packed stadium, a trail runner cruising through the mountain-side forests, a marathon runner racing through a city or a park runner enjoying the green parts of a town, place makes a difference. And a big […]
Words by Simon Freeman – Visuals by adidas Simplicity. One of running’s many positive attributes. A run often requires minimal kit – good shoes and the right clothes for the climate. Pick a direction and go. But simplicity is deceptive. “Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication” is a quote usually attributed to Leonardo da Vinci. As […]
Words by Simon Freeman – Photography by Stance Europe Buzzing urban jungle or soaring mountain trail – where is your favourite place to run? And how often do you have the chance to swap one for the other? Some runners think that running is running, no matter where they are. But that’s oversimplifying matters – […]
We asked our cover #17 illustrator, Matthew Brazier – who’s had his work published in multiple issues of Like the Wind – some questions about him and his work. Artist Name: Matthew Brazier City of Residence: Chelmsford, United Kingdom Website: www.brazierillustration.co.uk Instagram: @matthew_brazier Twitter: @matthew_brazier Facebook: MatthewBrazierIllustration My name is Matthew, I’m an illustrator based […]
Think for a moment about a great early morning run. It doesn’t need to be the fastest run you’ve ever recorded – in fact it probably shouldn’t be. It should just be one of those runs where everything comes together. Dwell for a moment on some of the sensations of that run. Close your eyes […]
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