Features
These stories showcase the heart of Like the Wind: powerful storytelling that explores why we run. From intimate portraits to expansive journeys, this category brings together the magazine’s most engaging narrative writing. Whether delivered through immersive Long Reads or concise Short Stories, these features capture the emotion, culture, and human experience of running in all its forms.
What a Difference a Day Makes (or, How I Became an Elite Athlete for 24 hours)
Only the most talented runners receive star treatment. But what if, by some quirk of fate, it actually happened to you? It did to one runner.
Running towards wellness – Celebrating World Mental Health Day
Today is World Mental Health Day. A day dedicated to raising awareness about mental health issues and advocating for mental well-being. We’ve celebrated mental health in almost every issue of Like the Wind magazine.
Racing with Kierkegaard
I am a serious runner. Or upon investigating my behaviour, you might come to that conclusion. I have altered my diet and my sleep schedule for the sport. I pay attention to the amount of time I spend on my legs every day.
The Speed Project Solo: Shelby Farrell’s story
Shelby Farrell’s story from The Speed Project Solo appeared in Like the Wind #32. Unfortunately in that piece we incorrectly stated that Shelby did not finish the Cocodona 250 on her first attempt.
Long Covid – Distance Remaining: Unknown
Hayley France ran short distances for fun: usually two to five miles at what she describes as a “pretty slow” pace. Hayley had arthritis but was usually able to ignore or push through the pain. While she may not have been as fit as professional runners, she was very fit …
Sportsmanship
It is a 15km race along the canal towpath. An out-and-back course, flat and fast, but also narrow. Because of the potential lack of elbow room I position myself further up on the start line than I would normally. I don’t fancy getting stuck behind any of the fun-runners …
LtW USA: A message from the team…
Seba Vandermolen: Via PanAm
The long run is a fixture in most runners’ weeks. But how long is long. How about from the northern extreme of Alaska to the southern tip of Argentina?
The New York Pioneer Club – the Forgotten Heroes of Running
In the current edition of Like the Wind – LtW#25 – we tell the story of a remarkable group of runners who used track, road and ultra running as a way to create hope and pride in young people treated as second class citizens in society …