My favorite sports magazines have always been those written, edited, and published by a community that truly loves their sport. For mountain biking, it was Dirt Rag magazine. As a runner, I subscribe to several, but I always spend the most time, per issue, with Like the Wind. It publishes the most authentic stories from runners who put to words their passion for everything from marathon training to race day to the daily standards. Each issue is a carefully gathered collection of stories from around the world, all focusing on why we love to run. I’m honored to have a short essay in issue #49, which is landing in subscribers’ mailboxes this week. Part philosophical reflection, part attempt to transcend the mental – “Colluvium” is my shot at why running’s so great. If you’re not already a subscriber to Like the Wind, you can fix that here.