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Trail Running

Dave Mackey lost his leg in 2015. The Ultra Runner of the Year 2011 used his grit to get back on the trails. He is in Hong Kong for Moontrekker 2019. Photos: Handout

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‘Anything is possible’ for inspirational Dave Mackey, despite amputation

18 Oct 2019

Runners taking part in the Taman Pudu Ulu Parkrun in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The 5km running event has become a global phenomenon. Photo: Parkrun

Hiking and Running

How Parkrun is taking over the world – but not Hong Kong

17 Oct 2019 4

Team Gone Running-Joint Dynamics: (from left) Brian McFlynn; John Ellis; Jeff Campbell; and Michael Skobierski, winning the 2018 Oxfam Trailwalker. Photo: Felix Wong

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Back-to-back training – get volume, reduce risk in trail running

16 Oct 2019

Post reporter Mark Agnew and his team at Moontrekker

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Moontrekker emblematic of Hong Kong’s unique trail running scene

19 Oct 2019 33

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 33

Brigid Kosgei of Kenya sets a new women world record time of 2:14:04 and now thinks 2:10 might one day be possible. Photo: EPA

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Kosgei eyes sub-2:10 barrier after smashing women’s marathon world record

14 Oct 2019

Eliud Kipchoge become the first person to run a marathon in under two hours. Photo: Reuters

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The science behind Eliud Kipchoge’s forced smile in sub-two marathon

14 Oct 2019

Runners take on the Lantau 2 Peak trail race, one of many races to chose from in Hong Kong Photo: Action Asia Events

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The Hong Kong trail running calendar – full schedule for 2019

14 Oct 2019

Eliud Kipchoge took on the sub-two marathon challenge for the second time. Photo: K.Y. Cheng

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Eliud Kipchoge runs sub-two marathon in historic 1:59 challenge

14 Oct 2019

Eliud Kipchoge is set on showing ‘no human is limited’ as he tries to break the two-hour marathon barrier. Photo: Reuters

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Watch Eliud Kipchoge’s historic 1:59 marathon challenge

12 Oct 2019

Pat Sin Leng ridge is on the Wilson Trail. The race over the entire trail this weekend has been cancelled. Photo: Handout

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Wilson Trail race cancelled owing to protests’ ‘prevailing uncertainty’

9 Oct 2019 2

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

A group of Hongkongers release a book called the Sporty Girl Journals to inspire the next generation of young girls. Photo: Sporty Girl Journals

Gender equality

‘Sporty Girl Journals’ tells inspirational stories of women…

9 Oct 2019

The Victoria to Peak Challenge 11km race is a steep road course from the harbour to The Peak. Photo: Mark Agnew

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Runners take on Victoria to Peak Challenge on National Day

2 Oct 2019

Gediminas Grinius running past houses cut into rock chimneys on the beautiful Cappadocia Ultra Trail. Photos: Steve Thomas

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The mesmerising ultramarathon you need to add to your bucket list

27 Sep 2019

Hoka One One Evo backpack can hold up to 17 litres. Photo: Hoka One One

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Backpacks and hydration vests for trail runners

26 Sep 2019

Thai trail runner Phairat Varasin climbs the second Twin, on the Wilson Trail, but it is the first Twin that is really tough. Photo: Lloyd Belcher

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The Incline Hong Kong style – the city’s best stair climbs

25 Sep 2019

Lu Yangchun grew up in a remote mountain village, and has worked her way up to being a professional runner through the state sports school system. Photo: Ian Corless/Adidas Terrex/UTMB

Ultra trail of Mont Blanc - UTMB

HK100 winner Lu Yangchun’s journey from mountain village to top…

28 Sep 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

The Nike Aerobill Tailwind Trail Cap is one of many hats you should consider on your next trail running shopping trip. Photo: Nike

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What hat should I buy for trail running? Stay shaded on the…

13 Sep 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 trans-Japan run

12 Sep 2019

Kilian Jornet, famous runner and mountaineer, is back in the Himalayas this Autumn but is keeping quiet about his goals. Photo: Richard Bouhet

Ultra trail of Mont Blanc - UTMB

Is Jornet planning Everest speed record or a Lhotse ‘link-up’?

12 Sep 2019

Kwok Yuen-hung during his final race. He went missing during a 23.1km race and was found dead almost two days later. Photo: Tommy Mok @Running.biji

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Race organisers release tribute to deceased runner, pledging support to family

10 Sep 2019

Editor's Pick

The mid-pack can be a busy place. Make sure you are polite, and never play your music on a loudspeaker. Photo: Dickson Lee

Mid-pack trail race etiquette tips for conscientious runners

View From The Edge

9 Oct 2019