Hongkonger runs 1,400km around Taiwan to show humans are amazing – even compared to machines
- Wong Ho-fai prepares himself for a run across the United States after 19 days and 1,400km on a spiritual slog around Taiwan
Wong Ho-fai learned about human potential as he ran 1,400km around Taiwan, and he hopes to use the feat to run across the United States.
“The human body is amazing. Compared to machines, machines are more efficient,” he said. “If you are in a car, you step on the pedal and it will go faster. But somehow, eventually, it will break and then it won’t heal.
“But the human body, if you take care of it and listen to it, even if it is hurt it will heal,” Wong said.
Wong ran for 19 days. Instead of sticking to the coast, he ran in a figure of eight to take in the country’s highest peak, but also so his route formed the infinity symbol to mirror humanity’s infinite potential.
He set off too fast and hurt his foot, though, and by the end of week one he was hobbling.
“I reviewed my week,’ he said. “What is the message behind the pain? I was supposed to enjoy and see Taiwan and not try to crush any goal or do it too fast.”