Category Archives: Stories
Still waiting for the change
Just after 11.30am on 5 November 2006, Samia Akbar took a last right turn in [...]
Feb
enough is enough
I ran every night in the dark and had felt pretty comfortable. A man blocked [...]
Feb
Turning Point
First the suspicion, then the revolution. Fifteen years ago, a young Catalan runner shook up the [...]
Feb
“Do you think that’s wise?”
Whatever challenge she takes on, Courtney Dauwalter continues to amaze, pushing herself beyond her limits [...]
Dec
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 [...]
Nov
Running towards wellness – Celebrating World Mental Health Day
Today is World Mental Health Day. A day dedicated to raising awareness about mental health [...]
Oct
Facing the Elements
Words by Stefanie Bishop – Photography by Brian NevinsThis story first appeared in Like the [...]
Oct
Archive Story: Racing with Kierkegaard
‘Racing with Kierkegaard’ was published in Issue #15 of Like the Wind Magazine Is recreational [...]
Aug
“You know what? Let’s just make it bonkers. Let’s try and go for 22 days”
1,047 mile FKT attempt will raise awareness of addiction and mental health issues The Wales [...]
May
GPS art: Painting by Kilometres
Stephen Lund has drawn a giraffe. In a very funny TEDx talk, the cyclist explains why [...]
Feb