Th beautiful Patagonia landscape showing the Andes mountain range, winding road and lake at Torres del Paine National Park, Chile. Photo: Shutterstock

5 of the best YouTube adventurers, from stunning landscapes to practical guides

There are thousands of travel blogs and channels across the internet, but not all are created equal, we’ve picked five we think are worth your time.

20 Jan 2024 - 2:00PM

Explainer | Do you have pain in your pelvis when you run?

Pain in your pelvis, which can be so bad it even hurts when you sneeze or cough, could be a sign of an overuse injury and a weak core.

Pain in your pelvis, which can be so bad it even hurts when you sneeze or cough, could be a sign of an overuse injury and a weak core.

18 Jun 2023 - 5:10PM

Explainer | Hill repeats and why runners should do them to improve performance

Hill repeats are exactly what they say on the tin – repeatedly running up a hill – and they have untold benefits for your training and performance.

Hill repeats are exactly what they say on the tin – repeatedly running up a hill – and they have untold benefits for your training and performance.

17 Jun 2023 - 5:42PM

Explainer | Should ultra runners do speed sessions?

Speed is not associated with ultra running, but including speed sessions in your training can improve your long distance performances too.

Speed is not associated with ultra running, but including speed sessions in your training can improve your long distance performances too.

15 Jun 2023 - 4:02PM

‘People thought we were mad’ - the story of Hong Kong’s first ultra runners

In 1976, a group of five ran from Hong Kong Island’s most southerly district to most northerly police station in what would become the city’s first ultra event.

In 1976, a group of five ran from Hong Kong Island’s most southerly district to most northerly police station in what would become the city’s first ultra event.

27 May 2023 - 10:00AM

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Patellar tendinopathy is a breakdown of the cells in the knee tendon. Photo: Shutterstock

Explainer | Why do I have pain at the front of my knee when running?

Patellar tendinopathy is a common running injury caused by overuse or weak muscles in runners.

13 May 2023 - 10:10AM

Explainer | Is running on a treadmill bad for you?

Running on a treadmill is not inherently bad for you, your knees or your running form.

Running on a treadmill is not inherently bad for you, your knees or your running form.

4 May 2023 - 4:45PM

Explainer | Treatment and prevention for pulling your calf when running

Pulling your calf is a common injury, which can be painful and stop you running for weeks, but there are some simple remedies and exercises to prevent it.

Pulling your calf is a common injury, which can be painful and stop you running for weeks, but there are some simple remedies and exercises to prevent it.

7 Apr 2023 - 10:54AM

Explainer | Five toddler-friendly hikes in Hong Kong

Get your kids enjoying the great outdoors – it’s good for their health, mind and development

Get your kids enjoying the great outdoors – it’s good for their health, mind and development

5 Apr 2023 - 11:30AM

5 lung-busting hikes to sweat out a hangover after the Hong Kong Sevens

Sore heads and anxious minds will need a hard hike to feel right again, and Hong Kong has plenty of them to offer.

Sore heads and anxious minds will need a hard hike to feel right again, and Hong Kong has plenty of them to offer.

30 Mar 2023 - 1:19PM

Explainer | What is delayed onset muscle soreness? Why it happens and how you can stop it

Ever feel like your legs hurt the most a day or two after running? This is called DOMS,

Ever feel like your legs hurt the most a day or two after running? This is called DOMS,

18 Feb 2023 - 8:00AM

Body weight exercises for runners without the need to go to the gym

Resistance training is a great way to improve your running and to make yourself more resilient to injuries, but we do not all have time or money to go to the gym.

Resistance training is a great way to improve your running and to make yourself more resilient to injuries, but we do not all have time or money to go to the gym.

12 Feb 2023 - 11:00AM

Explainer | 5 top tips for maintaining your fitness goals over Christmas and New Year

The festive period is a time of friends, family and a lot of indulgence, which can make runners anxious as they lose their hard-earned fitness.

The festive period is a time of friends, family and a lot of indulgence, which can make runners anxious as they lose their hard-earned fitness.

23 Dec 2022 - 3:17PM

Explainer | Christmas presents for runners who love to read

Give your runner friend the perfect gift this Christmas with these fantastic new tales of suffering and triumph – here are the best running books of 2022.

Give your runner friend the perfect gift this Christmas with these fantastic new tales of suffering and triumph – here are the best running books of 2022.

10 Dec 2022 - 11:50AM

Christmas 2022 gift ideas for trail runners, from shoes to backpacks to gels

Buying gifts when you lack specialist knowledge can be hard, so here are a few things your running friends will be sure to love.

Buying gifts when you lack specialist knowledge can be hard, so here are a few things your running friends will be sure to love.

8 Dec 2022 - 11:11AM

Explainer | How to treat or prevent hamstring injuries for runners

Hamstring injuries tend to be a result of sudden explosive movements, but there are simple treatments and preventions.

Hamstring injuries tend to be a result of sudden explosive movements, but there are simple treatments and preventions.

4 Dec 2022 - 4:41PM

Hong Kong’s 5th major trail commemorates late legend Nic Tinworth

A new way to explore Hong Kong, the Tinworth Trail takes in iconic sights along its 92km route from Sha Tau Kok to Tai O.

A new way to explore Hong Kong, the Tinworth Trail takes in iconic sights along its 92km route from Sha Tau Kok to Tai O.

15 Nov 2022 - 3:50PM

Explainer | How many calories does running burn?

Here are the main factors to consider, including weight, weather, surface, gradient and intensity.

Here are the main factors to consider, including weight, weather, surface, gradient and intensity.

12 Nov 2022 - 8:00AM

Explainer | The best podcasts for runners in 2022

Five podcasts for runners that inspire and inform, firing you up to get out there and train.

Five podcasts for runners that inspire and inform, firing you up to get out there and train.

1 Oct 2022 - 3:20PM

Explainer | How to improve your upper body running form

Running is a full body exercise yet the upper half is often neglected in training and technique, to the detriment of performance.

Running is a full body exercise yet the upper half is often neglected in training and technique, to the detriment of performance.

21 Sep 2022 - 3:59PM