Like The Wind #46

Chasing dreams one mile at a time In issue 46 of Like the Wind , we explore the culture of running at a unique moment. More of us are out there on the trails, track and roads, chasing dreams and finding our tribe. But as running grows, it’s time to ask questions. Is it working for everyone? How can we ensure a more equitable future for athletes? In our headline story, Performance, pay, power, Micah Ling investigates what it actually takes to get paid as an athlete: “athletes are often looking to brand contracts in order to maintain a salary, or working other jobs to make ends meet.” And in Movement is art , Alex Murphy speaks to Zach Litoff, whose new book The Last Olympic Trials documents a moment of profound change in track athletics. “I don’t think it will ever be the same. And I don’t think that’s bad. But I don’t think anyone is talking about it.” Throughout 130 pages, beautifully illustrated with photography, bespoke commissioned artwork and creative mixed media, this issue of Like the Wind celebrates the spirit of running in all its diversity – from the cutting edge of performance to personal challenge and weekend club meets, from London to Paris to Nairobi to New York.