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Hiking

The top endurance athletes spend most of their training time in the ‘aerobic/easy’ zone, even if they spend most of the race above it. Photo: UTMB

Extreme fitness

How to use heart rate zones when training

24 Jun 2020

Veronika Vadovicova, winner of the Asia Trail Master 2019, has started a community called Asia Trail Girls. Photo: ITR Run

Extreme fitness

Hong Kong runner builds new community around Asia Trail Girls

18 Jun 2020

Getting more efficient uphill will improve your time overall, as you can then push on the downs and flats too. Photo: Patagonia Run

Extreme fitness

How to improve your uphill running for trail races

14 Jun 2020

Ryan Sandes loves long days in the mountains as much as specific races. Photo: Graeme Murray/Red Bull

Extreme fitness

How to train for a ‘FKT’ or adventure run, with Ryan Sandes

8 Jul 2020 33

Hiking and running in the summer is fun but be aware of the heat and plan accordingly. Photo: Winson Wong

Accidents and personal safety in Hong Kong

How to recognise heatstroke and what to do

4 Jul 2020 33

Wet feet can turn into pitted keratolysis when you keep them damp for a long time, like if you are running and sweating. Photo: Shutterstock

Hiking and Running

Do your feet turn white, soft with little holes in the skin when you run?

6 Jun 2020

James Pickford ‘Everesting’ – just 12 months earlier he was 20kg heavier. Photo: Handout

Extreme fitness

Mental health journey from ‘slob’ to Everesting an apartment building

2 Jun 2020

Vlad Ixel shares his tips for building a base for when races return. Photo: The North Face

Extreme fitness

How to train for a return to trail running post-lockdown

2 Jun 2020

Shin splints can keep runners off their feet for weeks, but there are cures and prevention routines for you to do at home. Photo: Dreamstime/TNS

Extreme fitness

How runners can fix shin splints

16 May 2020

Lion Rock is one of many hikes with great views across the city. Photo: Winson Wong

Hiking and Running

The best hikes with spectacular views of the Hong Kong skyline

13 May 2020

Replicating vertical gain on stairs is a good substitute for hills as it builds strength in your posterior chain, says Ruth Croft. Photo: Golden Trail Series

Extreme fitness

Ruth Croft’s training tips for trail runners stuck in cities

2 May 2020

Alexandre Clovirola is running the MacLehose, Hong Kong and Wilson trails consecutively to raise money for Paris Hospital. Photos: Handout

Extreme fitness

French runner takes on 228km of Hong Kong’s trails for Paris Hospital

15 Apr 2020

Mayank Vaid is dazed and confused as he completes the world’s first ‘Everesting’ triathlon. Photo: Handout

Extreme fitness

Hongkonger completes world’s first ‘Everesting’ triathlon

13 Apr 2020 1

Needle Hill is a challenging hike – there are countless trials for a range of abilities in Hong Kong. Photo: Patrick Blennerhassett

Hiking and Running

Outdoor activities to do in Hong Kong with four or fewer people

6 Apr 2020

Rory Mackay arrives in Cairo, having cycled from South Africa. Now he shares adventures with Hongkongers through his company. Photos: Wild Hong Kong

Explore Hong Kong

‘Not the Hong Kong I know’: Adventurer shows the wild side

2 Apr 2020

Plantar fasciitis can cripple runners, but a small adjustment in foot position or support can solve it. Photo: Getty Images/iStockphoto

Extreme fitness

What are the best insoles for trail running?

8 Mar 2020

Action Asia’s Health Hike and Run will go ahead despite the coronavirus. Photos: Action Asia

Extreme fitness

Trail community should embrace new norms amid virus, says…

7 Mar 2020

Nobody scaled Mount Everest this winter. Photo: Frank Bienewald/LightRocket via Getty Images

Climbing and mountaineering

Winter on Everest ends without a single ascent

28 Feb 2020

Make sure you have the right base layer for your next run. Photo: AFP

Extreme fitness

The best loose base layers for running and hiking

17 Feb 2020

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

Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC)

Ash Dykes lands Joe Rogan podcast appearance after walking…

13 Jan 2020

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

Extreme fitness

What are the best foam rollers for runners?

12 Jan 2020

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

Extreme fitness

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

Extreme fitness

‘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

Extreme fitness

How to taper your training for an ultramarathon

4 Jan 2020

Editor's Pick

Luo Tao flies downhill at the OCC, during the Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc week. Photo: UTMB

How to improve your running on technical terrain

Extreme fitness

14 Jul 2020