Running
The wild, gruelling beauty of fell running
Winner Gets Cake — With no marked route and often brutal conditions, the “quintessentially British sport” is the subject of a new joint film by TCO and Rab. Hannah Bentley explores its vertical climbs, downhill dashes and punk roots.
Written by: Hannah Bentley
What went down at the London screening of STEPS: Deo Kato’s Run for Justice
Cape Town to Shoreditch — Taking place at Rich Mix, the evening featured a Q&A with the runner himself and Huck’s Phil Young, as well as plenty of community connection.
Written by: Ella Glossop
Imprisonment, illness, internal strife: Deo Kato’s mammoth run for justice
STEPS — Spanning 17 months, 21 countries and two continents, the Ugandan born athlete ran from Cape Town to London to raise awareness of racism and migration stories, while trying to find his own place in the world. A new film explores his obstacle-filled path and what he learned along the way.
Written by: Olivia Fee
Dora Atim: “Bravery is going off piste”
Ultra Black Running — Ahead of Kendal Mountain Festival, Phil Young catches up with the running influencer to hear about her work and building a community, while tracing how brand support for diversity initiatives has dwindled in recent years.
Written by: Phil Young
The rogue runners taking on New York state
400 miles. Three days. Welcome to Southbound 400.
Written by: Sarah Kearns
One runner’s gruelling journey to the source of the Thames
In partnership with Patagonia — Exploring what it means to be Black runner in Britain today, ‘Run to the Source’ tells a tale of struggle and endurance. Director Matt Kay explains why it’s such an important story.
Written by: India Lawrence
For the 2Step Collective, running is just the beginning
In partnership with Reebok — For the past four weeks, we’ve followed the Liverpool running crew as they look to take things to the next level. A new film tracks that journey – while looking ahead to an exciting future.
Written by: Huck
How do you create a running culture that’s truly inclusive?
In partnership with Reebok — In Collectivity, a new series created in partnership with Reebok, we follow the 2Step collective as they attempt to ‘remix’ running in their hometown of Liverpool – connecting them with like-minded contemporaries along the way who can help them in their mission.
Written by: Huck
Meet the running community reclaiming the great outdoors
In partnership with Squarespace — People of colour get little representation in outdoor culture – but Black Trail Runners aims to change that. In the final instalment of Future Proof, produced in partnership with Squarespace, the group explains how they’re working to transform it for the better.
Written by: HUCK HQ
The art therapist using running to fuel creativity
Huck x adidas — For Jessie Zapotechne, there‘s nothing more inspiring than running through the streets of New York. Even in the throes of lockdown, her work and the city remain intertwined.
Written by: Michael Fordham
The education activist turning tragedy into triumph
Huck x adidas — After her brother was murdered, Jamira Burley dedicated her life to helping disadvantaged communities. Here, she tells us how current conditions are impacting her work – and why she uses running to find moments of peace.
Written by: Michael Fordham
What happens when urban runners take on the wilderness
Partner Content: Hood to Trail — Our friends at Stance took three of Europe’s most infamous running crews, disconnected them from their cities and then dropped them in a spot surrounded by snow-capped mountains. Their experience roughing it up would change them forever.
Written by: Huck
