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The Unseen Miles

In issue 49 of Like the Wind, we explore aspects of running culture that are less visible – but no less significant. The true scale of dedication to a goal often goes unseen. As does running in places, societies or scenarios where the act of running itself carries a degree of risk. Yet, despite the challenges, despite all the reasons not to run, we still do.

Our feature story, Ultra-addiction by Micah Ling, takes a compassionate look at the unseen psychological edge of running performance. She explores the complex relationship between substance addiction, obsession, disordered eating, and exercise dependency: “If you’re stuck in a contract with yourself that you’re ready to renegotiate, you’re not alone.” Jeremy Kuhles investigates why women’s Ekiden is overshadowed by men’s: “The essence of Ekiden, I realised, isn’t something you explain. It’s something you feel.”

This magazine brings together a wide range of both written and visual stories from our global community. Whether you’re into perceptive deep reads, punchy short stories, or the impact of a road marathon photo essay, this issue of Like the Wind brings it all together – the windswept trail, the roaring cheer of race day, the focus and flow of the track.

The stories in issue 49 include:

• Sunny side of the street: Antonio Matheus runs through the biggest slum in Venezuela.
• For rangers: Rhino Boy Chris Green and Edward Ndiritu share their passion for an ultra in Kenya that supports wildlife rangers across Africa.
• Permission to fail: Kara Krulick confronts her race-day anxiety and shifts her mindset, asking herself what if everything goes right?
• A beautiful blur: coach Lumar Sylvester reflects on how the track offers a new path for young people in one of London’s most deprived boroughs.
• One big family: Minreet Kaur spotlights Asian Women Run, a UK-based group she established to claim space and visibility for South Asian women.
• Zimbabwe’s forgotten star: Mark Olden tells the story of his old friend Brian Sheriff, the first distance runner from Zimbabwe to achieve greatness.
• Hill of the Herder: Sam Pyrah comes last on the unexpectedly gnarly Meall a’ Bhuachaille hill race in Scotland.
• In it for the love of it: Alex Roddie investigates the blurred boundaries between personal passion and work responsibilities for medical staff in Alpine ultras.

Running has something for everyone and the stories in LtW#49 reflect that. Whether on the road, track or trail, the stories are captivating, inspiring and thought-provoking. All delivered in a high-quality package that is a pleasure to hold and read. Subscribe now to ensure your copy lands directly on your doormat.

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Availability note
This edition is currently available to customers outside of the United States. Issues created specifically for our US readers are available separately. Issue 49 will begin shipping from the start of June 2026

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