Outdoor and Extreme Sports Editor
Mark Agnew joined the Post in 2017 to capture the booming extreme sports scene in Hong Kong. He has been involved in outdoor and extreme sports his whole life. Since living in Hong Kong, his interest has expanded to endurance sports, including ultra-running and long distances ocean rowing.
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Stone Tsang Siu-keung, one of Asia’s top runners, has used a long break from racing and the Covid-19 racing hiatus to continue his motivation re-evaluation.
Stone Tsang Siu-keung, one of Asia’s top runners, has used a long break from racing and the Covid-19 racing hiatus to continue his motivation re-evaluation.
Weight training should be part of your regular training programme, and this should include upper body sessions or exercises too.
Weight training should be part of your regular training programme, and this should include upper body sessions or exercises too.
With Covid-19 restrictions finally easing in Hong Kong, the Sai Kung 50 will end a long break from competition for many of the city’s runners – and it can’t come soon enough.
With Covid-19 restrictions finally easing in Hong Kong, the Sai Kung 50 will end a long break from competition for many of the city’s runners – and it can’t come soon enough.
Three are a number of signs to let you know it’s time to buy a new pair of trail running shoes, including tread wear and manufacturers guidelines.
Three are a number of signs to let you know it’s time to buy a new pair of trail running shoes, including tread wear and manufacturers guidelines.
Shaun Connell has not been seen since Thursday morning when he posted a message on Facebook, left his office and personal belongings behind and entered Tai Tam Country Park.
Shaun Connell has not been seen since Thursday morning when he posted a message on Facebook, left his office and personal belongings behind and entered Tai Tam Country Park.
It’s time to head back to the beach, but why not earn your cooling dip in the sea? Here are three hikes to help you work up a sweat before you hit the water.
It’s time to head back to the beach, but why not earn your cooling dip in the sea? Here are three hikes to help you work up a sweat before you hit the water.
Strava is a treasurer trove of data, but most runners do not utilise the information at their finger time.
Strava is a treasurer trove of data, but most runners do not utilise the information at their finger time.
Hong Kong is a hiking paradise and there are a number of classic routes you have to do if living in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong is a hiking paradise and there are a number of classic routes you have to do if living in Hong Kong.
There are lots of great hikes in Hong Kong that are not to peaks or up steep staircases.
There are lots of great hikes in Hong Kong that are not to peaks or up steep staircases.
Twisting your ankle is one thing, but do you ever find that once you have twisted it, you keep repeating the same injury?
Twisting your ankle is one thing, but do you ever find that once you have twisted it, you keep repeating the same injury?
Betty Grisoni completes a 50km ultramarathon, having taken up exercise and healthy eating as a way to combat mental and physical ill health.
Betty Grisoni completes a 50km ultramarathon, having taken up exercise and healthy eating as a way to combat mental and physical ill health.
Ingrown toe nails are a common problem for runners, and can be very painful if left untreated. There are a few simple remedies to prevent them returning and stopping your training again.
Ingrown toe nails are a common problem for runners, and can be very painful if left untreated. There are a few simple remedies to prevent them returning and stopping your training again.
An inflamed IT band issue can be debilitating for runners, and there are a few ways you can prevent or cure it to get back to your running ways.
An inflamed IT band issue can be debilitating for runners, and there are a few ways you can prevent or cure it to get back to your running ways.
Victoria Evans cuts nine days of previous world record, by putting performance at forefront of her decisions.
Victoria Evans cuts nine days of previous world record, by putting performance at forefront of her decisions.
Five times CrossFit Games winner Mat Fraser is surprised to find retirement has many parallels to competing, as he launches an app for athletes.
Five times CrossFit Games winner Mat Fraser is surprised to find retirement has many parallels to competing, as he launches an app for athletes.
Professor Ben Cowling, who has often publicly disagreed with government policy, argues risk of transmitting Covid-19 when exercising in country parks is very low, and mask mandate can be dropped while exercising outdoors.
Professor Ben Cowling, who has often publicly disagreed with government policy, argues risk of transmitting Covid-19 when exercising in country parks is very low, and mask mandate can be dropped while exercising outdoors.
Hong Kong CrossFitter Nicholas Worley starts global challenge to do a burpee per dollar raised for Medecins Sans Frontieres and Medecins Sans Frontieres.
Hong Kong CrossFitter Nicholas Worley starts global challenge to do a burpee per dollar raised for Medecins Sans Frontieres and Medecins Sans Frontieres.
Third and final week of 2022 CrossFit Open kicks off with a throw down including former ‘Fittest Woman on Earth’ Annie Thorisdottir.
Third and final week of 2022 CrossFit Open kicks off with a throw down including former ‘Fittest Woman on Earth’ Annie Thorisdottir.
Here’s everything you need to know about the sport of CrossFit as well as its flagship showpiece, the CrossFit Games, and its dramatic history.
Here’s everything you need to know about the sport of CrossFit as well as its flagship showpiece, the CrossFit Games, and its dramatic history.
‘Blind leading the blind,’ as group of 7 brave brutal weather and rocky routes to find purpose amid monotony of Covid-19 travel restrictions.
‘Blind leading the blind,’ as group of 7 brave brutal weather and rocky routes to find purpose amid monotony of Covid-19 travel restrictions.
Dave Gibson set the 1,500m record in 1972, running for Hong Kong in Manila, and hopes news of the 50 year anniversary might inspire a young runner to break it
Dave Gibson set the 1,500m record in 1972, running for Hong Kong in Manila, and hopes news of the 50 year anniversary might inspire a young runner to break it
Emma Lawson and Laura Horvath go head-to-head, alongside the ‘Fittest Man on Earth’ Justin Medeiros, who takes on Saxon Panchik.
Emma Lawson and Laura Horvath go head-to-head, alongside the ‘Fittest Man on Earth’ Justin Medeiros, who takes on Saxon Panchik.
With possibility of a large-scale lockdown during universal Covid-19 testing, here are some home workouts you can do to stay fit in body and mind.
With possibility of a large-scale lockdown during universal Covid-19 testing, here are some home workouts you can do to stay fit in body and mind.
Winnie and Josie Wheeler are hiking 144km in stages to raise money for ImpactHK, a charity that supports homeless people in Hong Kong.
Winnie and Josie Wheeler are hiking 144km in stages to raise money for ImpactHK, a charity that supports homeless people in Hong Kong.
Ron Rutland cycled from London to Tokyo, to deliver the 2019 Rugby World Cup whistle, and is doing the same again from the women and men’s tournaments.
Ron Rutland cycled from London to Tokyo, to deliver the 2019 Rugby World Cup whistle, and is doing the same again from the women and men’s tournaments.
Mak Chun-kong wins five medals at the ice swimming World Championships, but his mindset shifts from extrinsic to intrinsic motivations.
Mak Chun-kong wins five medals at the ice swimming World Championships, but his mindset shifts from extrinsic to intrinsic motivations.
Hiking Dragon’s Back is a popular weekend pass time for Hongkongers, as it offers stunning beaches views, is accessible and finishes near bars and restaurants.
Hiking Dragon’s Back is a popular weekend pass time for Hongkongers, as it offers stunning beaches views, is accessible and finishes near bars and restaurants.
It is common to develop athlete’s foot if you are frequently exercising, especially in a hot country, but it is easily prevented or treated.
It is common to develop athlete’s foot if you are frequently exercising, especially in a hot country, but it is easily prevented or treated.
Hong Kong’s highest mountain, and the highest point you can reach, are not the same thing, but both are excellent hikes with stunning views.
Hong Kong’s highest mountain, and the highest point you can reach, are not the same thing, but both are excellent hikes with stunning views.
Cheung Man-yee becomes the first Hong Kong-born woman to ‘finish’ the infamous Hong Kong Four Trails Ultra Challenge
Cheung Man-yee becomes the first Hong Kong-born woman to ‘finish’ the infamous Hong Kong Four Trails Ultra Challenge
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