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Mary Hui never realised the finite nature of mental energy until she tried running on little sleep after an exhausting week at the Hong Kong protests.
Mary Hui never realised the finite nature of mental energy until she tried running on little sleep after an exhausting week at the Hong Kong protests.
The Hong Kong-based runner was always afraid a Did Not Finish would mean she let her supporters down, but really it is about putting her body first
The Hong Kong-based runner was always afraid a Did Not Finish would mean she let her supporters down, but really it is about putting her body first
Runners wanting to train multiple days in a row face the dilemma of having perpetually wet shoes – but here are a few tricks to try out
Runners wanting to train multiple days in a row face the dilemma of having perpetually wet shoes – but here are a few tricks to try out
John Ellis and others find creative and non-violent way to protest against extradition bill and mainland encroachment by running
John Ellis and others find creative and non-violent way to protest against extradition bill and mainland encroachment by running
Bioplastic energy gel packets are made from compostable material that disappears with rain and insects
Bioplastic energy gel packets are made from compostable material that disappears with rain and insects
How a Chinese-born Kiwi trail running champion found a way to combine a busy career in engineering with a love of competitive running, and how initial resistance from her traditional Chinese family has changed
How a Chinese-born Kiwi trail running champion found a way to combine a busy career in engineering with a love of competitive running, and how initial resistance from her traditional Chinese family has changed
Participation in road running races in Asia has increased 169 per cent in the past five years, according to a new report
Participation in road running races in Asia has increased 169 per cent in the past five years, according to a new report
Most sportspeople, men or women, have progressed thier whole career without a single female coach, writes Mary Hui
Most sportspeople, men or women, have progressed thier whole career without a single female coach, writes Mary Hui
Two of Hong Kong’s top female athletes, ultra runner Samantha Chan and crossfit trainer Bobbi Poulton talk about the pressure and pushback. Hear how Instagram has become a toxic influence upon the professionals in the crossfit industry as well as the young women getting involved in gyms and exercise
Two of Hong Kong’s top female athletes, ultra runner Samantha Chan and crossfit trainer Bobbi Poulton talk about the pressure and pushback. Hear how Instagram has become a toxic influence upon the professionals in the crossfit industry as well as the young women getting involved in gyms and exercise
Lion Rock looks over the city and has acted as a metaphor for grit and determination for years
Lion Rock looks over the city and has acted as a metaphor for grit and determination for years
Are you at every race like the common apple or are you more obsessed with selfies like a pineapple?
Are you at every race like the common apple or are you more obsessed with selfies like a pineapple?
Hayes climbs Everest and K2, but is forced to ask himself why he risks his life to ensure his goals are still internal
Hayes climbs Everest and K2, but is forced to ask himself why he risks his life to ensure his goals are still internal
A self-described school dropout who defied the odds to achieve his dream of summiting Everest explains how his journey to climb Pakistan’s K2 helped him put his life priorities back into perspective.
A self-described school dropout who defied the odds to achieve his dream of summiting Everest explains how his journey to climb Pakistan’s K2 helped him put his life priorities back into perspective.
Wong Ho-chung is surprised by the level of competition and faces difficulty of racing solo against countries with full teams
Wong Ho-chung is surprised by the level of competition and faces difficulty of racing solo against countries with full teams
Marie McNaugton and Wong Ho-chung say that light feet are key to downhill success
Marie McNaugton and Wong Ho-chung say that light feet are key to downhill success
Hongkonger is excited about the short, fast course for this weekend’s 44km race in Portugal after last year’s 85km ultra.
Hongkonger is excited about the short, fast course for this weekend’s 44km race in Portugal after last year’s 85km ultra.
One of Hong Kong’s most accomplished trail runners talks of her preparations for the 2019 ITSA Trail World Championships, and how the climate and geography of her home have helped her build fitness and stamina.
One of Hong Kong’s most accomplished trail runners talks of her preparations for the 2019 ITSA Trail World Championships, and how the climate and geography of her home have helped her build fitness and stamina.
Hong Kong is home to around 120km of water drainage systems that are perfect for running.
Hong Kong is home to around 120km of water drainage systems that are perfect for running.
Having ice is one thing, knowing how to use it is another, but luckily runners have invented clever ways to keep it pressed against your sweaty body.
Having ice is one thing, knowing how to use it is another, but luckily runners have invented clever ways to keep it pressed against your sweaty body.
Once a rockstar of mountain climbing in the 1970s, Simon McCartney discusses the emotional journey that lead him to write the cult classic book ‘The Bond’, and his decision to return to Alaska for a climbing expedition
Once a rockstar of mountain climbing in the 1970s, Simon McCartney discusses the emotional journey that lead him to write the cult classic book ‘The Bond’, and his decision to return to Alaska for a climbing expedition
Just back from the dense urban area, trails snake along the hills allowing workers to get their daily exercise on their way back and forth to the office.
Just back from the dense urban area, trails snake along the hills allowing workers to get their daily exercise on their way back and forth to the office.
Elsa Jean de Dieu does not need to think about what colours to use, or what brush strokes to cast when she is in the zone, much like when she is running
Elsa Jean de Dieu does not need to think about what colours to use, or what brush strokes to cast when she is in the zone, much like when she is running
Hongkongers, expats, permanent residents, locals, local-locals and non-locals – are we left to fill in the gaps with our own preconceptions?
Hongkongers, expats, permanent residents, locals, local-locals and non-locals – are we left to fill in the gaps with our own preconceptions?
A French mural artist who discovered a passion and spiritual connection on Hong Kong trails talks about her comeback from injury, and her love of trail running.
A French mural artist who discovered a passion and spiritual connection on Hong Kong trails talks about her comeback from injury, and her love of trail running.
Ricardo Iriarte believes Hong Kong could be paradise for a young sport called highlining, with buildings and cliffs as its playground
Ricardo Iriarte believes Hong Kong could be paradise for a young sport called highlining, with buildings and cliffs as its playground
Will Hayward outlasts 14 other competitors over Easter weekend, with runners having to complete a 6.7km loop, starting every hour, until only one person was still going.
Will Hayward outlasts 14 other competitors over Easter weekend, with runners having to complete a 6.7km loop, starting every hour, until only one person was still going.
Runners complete a 6.7km loop every hour for as long as they can keep moving and the last person standing wins
Runners complete a 6.7km loop every hour for as long as they can keep moving and the last person standing wins
If trails are ‘unnamed’ then they can disappear into oblivion as no one is designated to ensure they are maintained
If trails are ‘unnamed’ then they can disappear into oblivion as no one is designated to ensure they are maintained
From her very first running event to becoming one of Hong Kong’s top trail runners, hear what inspires this remarkable woman to run further and faster.
From her very first running event to becoming one of Hong Kong’s top trail runners, hear what inspires this remarkable woman to run further and faster.
No one reaches the end of the famous 100-miler in Tennessee, which was based on the escape route of Martin Luther King’s assassin
No one reaches the end of the famous 100-miler in Tennessee, which was based on the escape route of Martin Luther King’s assassin