Issue 2 of Like the Wind Running Magazine – US Edition

In spring, we launched Like the Wind USA, a new edition of the magazine you already know and love.

The magazine will keep the heart, craft and story telling that define Like the Wind, with stories drawn from our global edition, along side 16 pages of additional US-focused stories and perspectives curated by US editor Adrienne Perron.

The unseen miles

In issue 2 ofLike the Wind USA, 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.

The feature story in our US edition explores the relationship between astronauts and running; before, during and after space travel. The feature story from our global edition,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 2 include:

• On your left: Trail runner Kevin Reilly forms an unlikely partnership with a mountain biker to tackle the Porcupine Rim Trail in Moab, Utah.
  
• Mile marker: Podcast hosts Zoë Rom and Kylee Van Horn discuss the spread of misinformation about running online and offer advice on how to find reputable sources. 
  
• 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?
  
• 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.
  
• 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 LtWUSA#2 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.

It’s why we run.

PS: for each tree that is used in making the magazine, we will plant 3 trees. We’re doing this via Active Giving who are partnering with the Eden Reforestation Project. We’re also donating 1% of every sale paid by credit card to the Stripe Climate Pledge – which funds carbon removal projects.