// Publisher notes //

In our 42nd issue, Like the Wind features more than simple reality (although there is a healthy dose of that too). We leap beyond the everyday into the realms of fiction – from classic mythology to modern novels, to the unusual world of Russian folktales. And encounter the eerie places, through hallucination or otherwise, where fact and fiction blur before our eyes.

Over 130 creatively illustrated pages, we share stories from runners around the world: suffering on the slopes of Mount Washington; mixing movement and music on the side streets of Tokyo; and time trials across the unforgiving peaks and ridges of the Scottish Highlands.

We also showcase well-researched discussions of topics currently affecting runners, like body image and diversity at start lines. Plus, we open up our pages to young voices, giving the next generation a chance to talk about running from their point of view.

In issue 42, you’ll find stories including:

• Peace, (self) love and bodily autonomy: Abby Carney write in-depth about her experiences and why the conversation around body image, weight and nutrition needs more nuance in the running world
• Cake and medals: interview with Horst Milde, the founder of the Berlin Marathon and master pâtissier
• The invisible load: running with a wheelbarrow as a metaphor for mental health awareness
• Runners of fiction: exploring how running and runners are portrayed in our stories from Forrest Gump to The Kite Runner to Atalanta of Greek mythology
• A trial indeed: a deep dive into the tracktown history of Eugene, OR and what it means for the future of track and field in the US
• Young dreams: teenager Sophia Rodriguez reviews her impressive career so far
• 1% Running Club: the new running club with a focus on performance, encouraging diversity in distance racing