https://www.scmp.com/rss/316741/feed It’s hard to believe, but beyond the skyscrapers and shopping streets, Hong Kong is a running paradise. Stride out with the SCMP as we take you on a tour of the city’s neighbourhoods - the best running routes, shops and pitstops - through the eyes of local runners. Find more on social media with the hashtag #SCMPHomeRun. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com First-year students at Hong Kong’s Polytechnic University (PolyU) will learn about the Beijing-imposed national security law and the history of the “humiliation” of China as part of a compulsory course on leadership qualities, according to senior management. Associate vice-president Professor Daniel Shek Tan-lei said on Monday students needed to be shaped into “law-abiding leaders” and he did not see any “erosion in academic freedom” under the legislation that came into effect in June of last... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3149472/hong-kongs-polyu-teach-national-security-law-and-history?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3149472/hong-kongs-polyu-teach-national-security-law-and-history?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 20 Sep 2021 13:46:12 +0000 We are running an Instagram contest as part of the Home Run series. Send your snaps of running in the city, hashtagging your photos with #SCMPHomeRun. The best photo will win a prize sponsored by Escapade Sports. Here's the winning entry for week nine by @uruucdc shot at Sharp Peak in Sai Kung. Congratulations! There's one final week of the contest to go. For contest details see scmp.com/topics/home-run https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health/article/1681879/sharp-peak-snap-wins-weeks-instagram-home-run-photo-contest?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health/article/1681879/sharp-peak-snap-wins-weeks-instagram-home-run-photo-contest?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 20 Jan 2015 03:00:30 +0000 Beyond the skyscrapers and traffic-choked streets, Hong Kong is a paradise for runners. This Sunday, some 73,000 people will take part in the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon. In the lead up to the race, local runners will take you on a tour of the city's neighbourhoods, pointing out the best running routes, shops and pit stops. In this final week, we explore Tai Po with our Health Editor, Jeanette Wang. First, a disclaimer: I do not live in Tai Po, but the SCMP has its main premises in... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health/article/1681878/tai-pos-best-running-trails?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health/article/1681878/tai-pos-best-running-trails?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 19 Jan 2015 22:15:30 +0000 Beyond the skyscrapers and traffic-choked streets, Hong Kong is a paradise for runners. On January 25, some 73,000 people will take part in the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon. In the lead up to the race, local runners will take you on a tour of the city's neighbourhoods, pointing out the best running routes, shops and pit stops. This week we explore Tsing Yi and Tsuen Wan with aspiring Olympic marathon runner, 26-year-old Christy Yiu Kit-ching. I've run every distance from 800 metres to... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health/article/1678634/best-running-routes-tsing-yi-and-tsuen-wan?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health/article/1678634/best-running-routes-tsing-yi-and-tsuen-wan?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 12 Jan 2015 09:00:00 +0000 Beyond the skyscrapers and traffic-choked streets, Hong Kong is a paradise for runners. On January 25, some 73,000 people will take part in the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon. In the lead up to the race, local runners will take you on a tour of the city's neighbourhoods, pointing out the best running routes, shops and pit stops. This week Lloyd Belcher, 41, takes us to the hills behind Tung Chung and beyond. I grew up in Hong Kong, and have enjoyed running for as long as I can remember.... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health/article/1674168/tung-chung-gateway-many-great-running-trails?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health/article/1674168/tung-chung-gateway-many-great-running-trails?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 05 Jan 2015 09:15:30 +0000 As part of the SCMP Home Run series, we are running an Instagram contest. Send us your best snaps of running in Hong Kong by hashtagging your photos with #SCMPHomeRun. Each week, a prize sponsored by Escapade Sports will be awarded to the best photo and caption. Follow SCMPHomeRun on Instagram @SCMPHomeRun (www.instagram.com/SCMPHomeRun). Winners will be notified via Instagram and will be required to collect their prize directly at Escapade Sports. They have outlets in Causeway Bay (1/F, 19... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health/article/1670693/scmphomerun-instagram-contest-update?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health/article/1670693/scmphomerun-instagram-contest-update?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 30 Dec 2014 05:32:07 +0000 Beyond the skyscrapers and traffic-choked streets, Hong Kong is a paradise for runners. On January 25, some 73,000 people will take part in the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon. In the lead-up to the race, local runners will take you on a tour of the city's neighbourhoods, pointing out the best running routes, shops and pit stops. This week Simon Southgate, 45, shows us around Clear Water Bay. I have always enjoyed running, and while I prefer to escape to the trails, I still get a kick out... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health/article/1670483/where-go-running-around-clear-water-bay?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health/article/1670483/where-go-running-around-clear-water-bay?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 29 Dec 2014 09:00:15 +0000 Beyond the skyscrapers and traffic-choked streets, Hong Kong is a paradise for runners. On January 25, some 73,000 people will take part in the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon. In the lead-up to the race, local runners will take you on a tour of the city's neighbourhoods, pointing out the best running routes, shops and pit stops. This week, we join Wong Ho-chung, 27, a fireman turned personal training instructor, on some wild adventures near his home in Yuen Long. When I became a physical... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health/article/1667725/yuen-long-offers-secret-trails-hidden-pools-and-beautiful-scenery?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health/article/1667725/yuen-long-offers-secret-trails-hidden-pools-and-beautiful-scenery?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 22 Dec 2014 07:45:15 +0000 Beyond the skyscrapers and traffic-choked streets, Hong Kong is a paradise for runners. On January 25, some 73,000 people will take part in the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon. In the lead-up to the race, local runners will take you on a tour of the city's neighbourhoods, pointing out the best running routes, shops and pit stops. This week we join recent Hong Kong arrival, Jeri Chua, 39, a magazine editor, as she explores her new city by foot from her home in North Point. I found running... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/article/1662946/newcomer-explores-hong-kong-running-and-spoilt-choice-trails?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/article/1662946/newcomer-explores-hong-kong-running-and-spoilt-choice-trails?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 15 Dec 2014 09:30:30 +0000 Beyond the skyscrapers and traffic-choked streets, Hong Kong is a paradise for runners. On January 25, some 73,000 people will take part in the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon. In the lead up to the race, local runners will take you on a tour of the city's neighbourhoods, pointing out the best running routes, shops and pit stops. This week, 40-year-old mother of two, Emma Bruce, takes us on a journey of her sporty neighbourhood, Discovery Bay. Apart from jogging as a teenager, it wasn't... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/article/1657389/trail-secrets-discovery-bay?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/article/1657389/trail-secrets-discovery-bay?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 08 Dec 2014 09:45:45 +0000 As part of the SCMP Home Run series, we are running an Instagram contest. Send us your best snaps of running in Hong Kong by hashtagging your photos with #SCMPHomeRun. Each week, a prize sponsored by Escapade Sports will be awarded to the best photo and caption. Follow SCMPHomeRun on Instagram @SCMPHomeRun (www.instagram.com/SCMPHomeRun). Winners will be notified via Instagram and will be required to collect their prize directly at Escapade Sports. They have outlets in Causeway Bay (1/F, 19... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health/article/1657330/scmphomerun-instagram-contest-week-4?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health/article/1657330/scmphomerun-instagram-contest-week-4?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 08 Dec 2014 03:04:37 +0000 Beyond the skyscrapers and traffic-choked streets, Hong Kong is a paradise for runners. On January 25, some 73,000 people will take part in the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon. In the lead-up to the race, local runners will take you on a tour of the city's neighbourhoods, pointing out the best running routes, shops and pit stops. This week, 33-year-old technology recruiter Vince Natteri shows us the greener side of shopping district Tsim Sha Tsui. I've always loved nature and greenery, and... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/article/1653152/home-run-best-running-routes-tsim-sha-tsui?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/article/1653152/home-run-best-running-routes-tsim-sha-tsui?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 01 Dec 2014 09:45:15 +0000 As part of the SCMP Home Run series, we are running an Instagram contest. Send us your best snaps of running in Hong Kong by hashtagging your photos with #SCMPHomeRun. Each week, a prize sponsored by Escapade Sports will be awarded to the best photo and caption. Follow SCMPHomeRun on Instagram @SCMPHomeRun (www.instagram.com/SCMPHomeRun). Winners will be notified via Instagram and will be required to collect their prize directly at Escapade Sports. They have outlets in Causeway Bay (1/F, 19... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health/article/1652998/scmphomerun-instagram-contest-week-3?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health/article/1652998/scmphomerun-instagram-contest-week-3?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 01 Dec 2014 05:16:02 +0000 Beyond the skyscrapers and traffic-choked streets, Hong Kong is a paradise for runners. On January 25, some 73,000 people will take part in the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon. In the lead-up to the race, local runners will take you on a tour of the city's neighbourhoods, pointing out the best running routes, shops and pit stops. This week, 31-year-old artist Tanya Bennett shows us around Lamma Island. "Running is a part of who I am and a huge part of my life. The more I run, the more I... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health/article/1647749/latest-our-series-about-running-hong-kong-focuses-lamma?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health/article/1647749/latest-our-series-about-running-hong-kong-focuses-lamma?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 24 Nov 2014 09:45:15 +0000 As part of the SCMP Home Run series, we are running an Instagram contest. Send us your best snaps of running in Hong Kong by hashtagging your photos with #SCMPHomeRun. Each week, a prize sponsored by Escapade Sports will be awarded to the best photo and caption. Follow SCMPHomeRun on Instagram @SCMPHomeRun (www.instagram.com/SCMPHomeRun). Winners will be notified via Instagram and will be required to collect their prize directly at Escapade Sports. They have outlets in Causeway Bay (1/F, 19... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health/article/1647562/scmphomerun-instagram-contest-week-2?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health/article/1647562/scmphomerun-instagram-contest-week-2?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 24 Nov 2014 00:54:33 +0000 Beyond the skyscrapers and traffic-choked streets, Hong Kong is a paradise for runners. On January 25, some 73,000 people will take part in the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon. In the lead up to the race, local runners will take you on a tour of the city's neighbourhoods, pointing out the best running routes, shops and pit stops. Hong Kong has made me a runner, and running has changed my life. Since moving to the city five years ago, I have run 10km races, marathons, and ultras, on roads... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health/article/1642175/insiders-guide-local-running-neighbourhoods?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health/article/1642175/insiders-guide-local-running-neighbourhoods?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 17 Nov 2014 09:30:45 +0000 As part of the SCMP Home Run series, we are running an Instagram contest. Send us your best snaps of running in Hong Kong by hashtagging your photos with #SCMPHomeRun. Each week, a prize sponsored by Escapade Sports will be awarded to the best photo and caption. Follow SCMPHomeRun on Instagram @SCMPHomeRun (www.instagram.com/SCMPHomeRun). Winners will be notified via Instagram and will be required to collect their prize directly at Escapade Sports. They have outlets in Causeway Bay (1/F, 19... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health/article/1639748/scmphomerun-instagram-contest?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health/article/1639748/scmphomerun-instagram-contest?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 14 Nov 2014 07:36:54 +0000