How motivation comes naturally to Hong Kong’s most improved trail runner, Joseph Yeung Chi-shing
- Joseph Yeung Chi-shing has no trouble packing his life with running because he loves it
- He wins the most improved male runner of the year at the Gone Running annual trail awards as his ITRA score goes through the roof
Joseph Yeung Chi-shing may walk the line between competitive marathon running and being one of Hong Kong’s best trail runners, but the balancing act comes easily to him.
“I love running. Running is my hobby. So, it's very natural and easy to train,” Yueng, 38, said.
Yeung was named the most improved male runner of the year at the Gone Running Trail Running Awards this month in Hong Kong. His International Trail Running Association (ITRA) points improved incredibly from 530 to 726. The next highest climb in the list of most improved nominees was by 134 points.
“I did more races this year than before,” he said of his improvement. “I like marathons and mountains, so I love road running and trail running.
“Throughout the marathon, the pacing is hard but I enjoy it,” he said. “But during the trail running I think because the pacing is slower, I can enjoy the environment a bit more.”
