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Health & Fitness

A hiker climbs Tai Mo Shan early in the morning. The long winding road is a good place for hill running training, but not advisable for beginnings. Sam Tsang

Extreme fitness

The best places for hill repeat running training in Hong Kong

19 Jul 2019

Japanese runner Yoshihiko Ishikawa wins Badwater 135, setting the record, then proposes to his girlfriend. Photo: US National 24 Hour Running Team

Extreme fitness

Ishikawa breaks Badwater 135 record, proposes to his girlfriend

18 Jul 2019

A jogger on the Singapore waterfront. Photo: Shutterstock

Asia travel

See Singapore differently on a guided 10k run

13 Jul 2019

Suunot 9 Baro Titanium GPS running watch is one of many options for runners, depending on their goals. Photo: Suunto

Extreme fitness

What are the best GPS watches for runners?

20 Jul 2019 33

Agnes Cheng Ming-wai (centre back) is with students of the Christian Zheng Sheng Association during the 2014 Total Run trail. Photo: Handout

Education

Recovering drug addicts given chance to ‘walk different path’ with ultramarathon

19 Jul 2019 33

Shawn Rhoden strikes a pose during the 2018 Mr Olympia contest in Las Vegas. Photo: Shawn Rhoden/Instagram

Mr Olympia Shawn Rhoden could lose everything if convicted of rape

Blogs

16 Jul 2019

James Somers Eve trains with a weight vest as he builds up to 45kg, a kilogram for every one his father lost to cancer. Photos: Handouts

Extreme fitness

Somers Eve carries 45kg on LT70, a kilo for each lost by his father to cancer

13 Jul 2019

Runners cross the Wuhan Yangtze River Bridge during the 2019 Wuhan Marathon in Hubei province, China. About 24,000 participants took part. Photo: Xinhua

Trail Mix

Why is Asia bucking the global trends in road running?

11 Jul 2019

Tim Slessor drove from London to Singapore in 1955, and now will be doing the same journey in reverse with Alex Bescoby, despite the 56 year age gap. Photo: Nicholas Enston / Grammar Productions

Expeditions and adventures

‘Meditating on ageing’: 56 year age gap as pair drive Land Rover back to UK from Singapore

2 Jul 2019

Tom Evans with the group of elite Ethiopian runners in a high-tempo training session. Photos: Max Willcocks

Extreme fitness

How workouts with Ethiopian elite boosted Tom Evans at Western States ultra

1 Jul 2019

Janice Cheung, nominated for most improve female trail runner, went from 41 hours on Trailwalker to winning in 15 hours. Photo: Alan Li/@we_run_we_photo

Extreme fitness

Trail elites seemed like another species to Cheung, now she is one of them

27 Jun 2019

Travis Winn addresses his team during a river trip, but the rafting is only part of his wider goal to save Chinese rivers. Photo: Wang Heng

Water sports

The American ‘jumping back into the fire’ to save China’s rivers

28 Jun 2019

Jenny Chui Pui Kwan juggles motherhood, a career and running marathons. She talks about motivation and how important support from friends and family has been. Photo: Edmond So

Health and wellness

How a mother juggles family, work, fitness … and marathons

27 Jun 2019

Weighted lunges are a great way to improve balance and increase posterior chain strength. Photo: Cody Space

Extreme fitness

Five strength exercises for better trail running

26 Jun 2019

A mountaineer receives initial treatment following his rescue, at a helipad in the town of Imit. Photos: Gilgit Baltistan regional police department

Climbing and mountaineering

Six climbers rescued by Pakistan military, but one dies in…

19 Jun 2019

Isabella de la Houssaye running the Kazakhstan ultramarathon. Stage four lung cancer is not stopping her from pursuing her passion. Photos: Action Asia Events

Extreme fitness

‘Living with death’: terminal cancer is not stopping this…

14 Jun 2019

Adrian Halkes is a masters cyclist and triathlete, encouraging others to keep competing into their old age. Photos: FinisherPix®

Extreme fitness

Veteran triathlete says ‘never stop competing’ to ageing…

29 May 2019

Queues form on Everest as there is a rush for the peak when the weather window opens. Too many permits and not enough experience produce fatal traffic jams. Photo: Gesman Tamang

Climbing and mountaineering

‘They don’t know a crampon from a tampon’: introspection needed…

28 May 2019

Jia Erenjia on his way to winning the Wuxi half marathon. After winning the OCC last year, he is now focused on marathons and shorter distances. Photo: Handout

Extreme fitness

From Tibetan nomad to Olympic hopeful: the rise of Jia Erenjia

25 May 2019

Jack Roberts poses days before climbing Delani, where Simon McCartney was struck down with cerebral oedema on Denali. Photo: Simon McCartney

Climbing and mountaineering

The Bond author returns to Alaskan climbing, 40 years after…

23 May 2019

Kurtis Jon Siu uses his experience as an athlete to encourage others to take up sport and to advocate special needs issues, like the lack of insurance. Photos: Handout

Health and wellness

Autistic runner calls for fair insurance cover for Special…

17 May 2019

Bleeding nipples can be a serious issue for runners during long-distance races. Photo: Handout

Health & Fitness

How do runners deal with bleeding nipples during a long race?

16 May 2019

Elsa Jean de Dieu finds parallels in her state of mind when she runs and when she paints murals. Photo: Lloyd Belcher Visuals

The Adventure Trail Podcast

100 smiles in 100 miles: Jean de Dieu combines art flow with running zone

13 May 2019

Jan Yip is heading to the Asian Championship in Korea at just 13 years old. Photos: Handout

Extreme fitness

No rest for parents, even on Mother’s Day, when raising a future sports star

12 May 2019

Ricardo Iriarte on a highline at Ap Lei Pai. Photo: Karen Chan

Trail Mix

Finding balance and conquering fears on Hong Kong’s longest highline

1 May 2019

Editor's Pick

SCMP reporter Patrick Blennerhassett (left) works out with one of Hong Kong's top trail runners Jeff Campbell in Cheung Sha Wan. Photo: Jonathan Wong

SCMP reporter takes on training session with top Hong Kong runner

The Runner

16 Jul 2019