There is a well-used African proverb that says: “If you want to go fast, go alone; if you want to go far, go together.” It will come as no surprise to members of the Like the Wind family that we value longevity, quality and community over speed. The magazine does not report on news or the “latest thing” in running. In fact, we focus on probably the element of running that has perhaps most stood the test of time – the “why”.
So we always want to “go together”. That means the subscribers and readers – who ensure creating each edition of the magazine has a purpose. It means the contributors – writers, photographers and illustrators – who fill the pages with such wonder. It means the small team who work so hard to bring the magazine to life. And – importantly – it means the brands that support us.
As with most aspects of publishing a running magazine, when it comes to working with brands, we take a unique approach. We don’t sell adverts; instead, we have year-long partners. We create brand features for those partners, instead of printing adverts. And we put a strict limit on the number of brands we work with (six this year).
We’d like to take a moment to thank the brands that have elected to support Like the Wind this year. Their support allows us to invest in exceptional content, in the highest quality and most sustainable printing and paper possible, and to continue to build a community of like-minded people who appreciate long-form storytelling about running. Please check out our partners – we are proud to work with them all.
• On Running – Innovation and sustainability, made in Switzerland
• The North Face – A powerhouse on the trails
• Diadora – A legacy brand making shoes in Italy
• Patagonia – Run to Run. Check out their Running Up For Air programme
• New Balance – A truly unbeatable range of running shoes and apparel
• Stance – the Like the Wind team’s favourite running socks
