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Nicola Kwan is preparing for a race that is only possible in a few places in the world where sailors and trail runners abound. Photo: Candy Photography

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Runners prepare for Hong Kong’s most unique trail race

13 Jan 2020

Hyun Chang Chung running the 9 Dragons. He is gearing up for the 2020 Hong Kong Four Trails Ultra Challenge (HK4TUC). Photo: Stanley Wong/9 Dragons Race

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‘Why punish yourself?’ – Banker takes on 298km HK4TUC

10 Jan 2020

The Hong Kong 100 is one of the city’s most competitive ultramarathons. Photo: HK100

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How to taper your training for an ultramarathon

4 Jan 2020

Ash Dykes wrapped in the Chinese flag while walking along the Yangtze River in China. Photo: Handout

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Ash Dykes lands Joe Rogan podcast appearance after walking Yangtze River

13 Jan 2020 33

Foam rolling is a great way to release muscles and prevent injury. Photo: Getty Images/iStockphoto

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What are the best foam rollers for runners?

12 Jan 2020 33

Ruth Croft on her way to winning the OCC, UTMB – whatever your resolution is, make sure you clearly define the goal. Photo: UTMB

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How to nail your trail running New Year’s resolution

31 Dec 2019

The Annapurna 100 and 55 ultramarathons follow the most beautiful course in the world. Photo: Flawesome Pictures

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Annapurna 100: the world’s most brutal, beautiful course?

20 Nov 2019

Wild Women on the Wall is a 90km trek across The Great Wall of China. Photos: Patrizia Cali

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Wild women head from South African coast to The Great Wall for 90km trek

11 Nov 2019

James Somers Eve carries 45kg around LT70, a kilogram for everyone lost by his father to cancer. Photos: PhotoGuava PhotoGuava

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‘All-encompassing pain’ does not stop runner carrying 45kg around 70km ultra

28 Oct 2019

Marie McNaughton says mental training is as important as physical training on a race recce. Photo: Franke Tsang

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How to get the most out of your trail race recce

17 Sep 2019

Luo Tao, third at the OCC, UTMB, impresses spectators with his fast downhills - training stability is key to a fast descent. Photo: UTMB

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Four exercises for trail runners to improve their stability

16 Sep 2019

Running was ‘alien’ to Anita Chau, now she is running her fifth Moontrekker and building up to the 100km Oxfam Trailwalker. Photos: Handout

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‘Never discount yourself’: KPMG descends on MoonTrekker trail race

18 Oct 2019

Runners take on the Lantau 2 Peak trail race, 2019. Photos: Action Asia Events

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Tough Lantau 2 Peaks pushes runners to their limits

8 Oct 2019

Wong Ho-fai is running the length of Japan. He needs faith in destiny, as things inevitably go wrong. Photo: Handout

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‘Magic of suffering’: destiny leads Wong to Jurek on…

12 Sep 2019

The Black Diamond Astro 175 headlamp is one of many you should consider when looking for a new headlamp. Photo: Black Diamond

What headlamps should I buy for running?

7 Sep 2019 1

A helicopter flies over the Mont Blanc Massif - the mayor worries they will need a helicopter to remove a rowing machine left by a ‘wacko’ on Mont Blanc. Photo: Philippe Desmazes/AFP

Climbing and mountaineering

Mayor outraged at ‘wacko’ leaving rowing machine on Mont Blanc

4 Sep 2019 1

Trail runners and nature lovers line Lion Rock in support of the Hong Kong Way. Photo: TeaBag Photography

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Trail runners and nature lovers light up Lion Rock in show of…

24 Aug 2019

Poles are a useful tool for hikers and trail runners alike. Photo: Lloyd Belcher Visuals

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Top trail and ultra running poles, 2019

20 Aug 2019

Running on flats will improve your overall economy and make hills easier. Photo: Antony DICKSON

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How to improve your up-hill running

12 Aug 2019

The Into the Wild bus, where Christopher McCandless died on his search for meaning in the wilderness. Photo: Jillian Rogers/Associated Press

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Newlywed woman dies searching for ‘Into the Wild’ bus

29 Jul 2019

The Dragon’s Back finishes near Big Wave Bay and Shek O, perfect spots to enjoy some food and drink. Photo: Handout

Explore Hong Kong

Best hikes in Hong Kong that finish near bars and restaurants

29 Jul 2019 1

Joseph Yeung Chi-shing’s ITRA score jumped from 530 to 726 in just one season. Photo: May Tse

Extreme fitness

Motivation comes naturally to Hong Kong’s most improved trail runner

24 Jul 2019

Sunrise above the rocky terrain of Malaysian Borneo’s Mount Kinabalu on the hike down from Low’s Peak. Photo: Nam Cheah

Asia travel

Stairway to heaven: rewarding two-day climb up Mt Kinabalu

22 Jul 2019

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

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What are the best GPS watches for runners?

20 Jul 2019

Editor's Pick

A team of six achieved three world firsts by rowing from South America to Antarctica across the Drake Passage. Photos: Handout

‘10 days feels like a month’: team rows to Antarctica

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20 Jan 2020