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Hong Kong’s Vriko Kwok at Further, which backed 10 female athletes from around the world to run their farthest distance over six days. Photo: Lululemon

Health & Fitness

How Hong Kong entrepreneur Vriko Kwok went Further than she had ever been

The Brazilian jiu jitsu athlete went from 0 303.313km in under a year at the Lululemon challenge to prove wrong those who thought it was beyond her.

100 half-marathons in 100 days, an impromptu 100km: look at Sundeep Singh go

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Hong Kong’s Fitness and Wellness Expo is back – here’s why you should visit

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Health & Fitness

Hong Kong running club that grew out of Covid now has clothing brand, coffee shop

A Hong Kong running club built from the ground up during the coronavirus pandemic is emerging as one of the city’s most dynamic enterprises.

Wazup Running Club founder Andrew Wong (right) leads one of the club’s runs along the Hong Kong waterfront. Photo: Handout
Wazup Running Club founder Andrew Wong (right) leads one of the club’s runs along the Hong Kong waterfront. Photo: Handout

How to Guides

Explainer | Should ultra runners do speed sessions?

Speed is not associated with ultra running, but including speed sessions in your training can improve your long distance performances too.

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Explainer | Treatment and prevention for pulling your calf when running

Pulling your calf is a common injury, which can be painful and stop you running for weeks, but there are some simple remedies and exercises to prevent it.

Hong Kong

Runner Wong fears Nike sponsorship issue could derail Olympics bid

Wong Wan-chun finishes in top 100 at Cross Country Worlds, but is ‘under lot of pressure’ with Nike providing ‘unsuitable’ training gear and unwilling to terminate deal.

Wong Wan-chun finished 93 at the World Athletics Cross Country Championships in Australis. Photo: HKAAA

Hong Kong

‘Add oil’: marathon local winner writes message for sick dad on hands

Gi Ka-man, whose father is in hospital after suffering a stroke late last year, beats major rival Wong Wan-chun at Sunday’s Hong Kong marathon.

Gi Ka-man displays a message for his father on his hands after finishing as the fastest local runner in the Hong Kong Marathon.
Gi Ka-man displays a message for his father on his hands after finishing as the fastest local runner in the Hong Kong Marathon.

Hong Kong

Pasta, water, and chocolate milk essentials for Hong Kong Marathon runners

With just three days to go, former winner-turned sports scientist suggests reducing training volume, getting a few early nights’ sleep, and packing in the pasta.

Trail Running

Cancer survivor Woodland feels like different version of herself after 100km race

Emily Woodland finishes mountainous TransLantau race in just under 24 hours, with a far more profound reward than a podium place.

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‘A lot of fun and sweat’: Hyrox breaks new ground in Hong Kong

A 1,000-strong group of brave competitors faced muscle cramps, body aches, stitches and a whole lot of sweat on Saturday for the inaugural Hyrox Fitness Race.

Mavis Chan and Jeff Mang cross the finish line at Hyrox, held at Asia World Expo. Photo: Jonathan Wong

How to Guides

Explainer | How many calories does running burn?

Here are the main factors to consider, including weight, weather, surface, gradient and intensity.

There are a variety of factors that determine the amount of calories burned during running. Photo: Shutterstock Images
There are a variety of factors that determine the amount of calories burned during running. Photo: Shutterstock Images

Hiking

Exploring Hong Kong with dogs is good for your mental health – here’s the proof

Stephanie Lown battled depression on dog walks, and surprised herself by launching a community of fellow pet owners.

Health & Fitness

Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge Half-Marathon planned for 2023

Feasibility studies under way with race subject to government approval, but first edition of event will take place in Hong Kong, with Zhuhai and Macau added in future.

Health & Fitness

Coronavirus pandemic fuels sports cycling boom in China

Unlike indoor sports, cycling has largely been free from China’s strict restrictions and has provided a welcome escape from the hassles of life in the zero-Covid era.

Members of the Qiyi bicycle club ride past the Miyun Reservoir during a group ride through the Baihe River Canyon in the northern outskirts of Beijing. Photos: AP

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Hong Kong to host first Hyrox fitness race in Asia

Hyrox is a fitness race for all abilities, testing everything from running to pulling, pushing, throwing and jumping.

Hyrox fitness race is coming to Hong Kong for the first time. Photo: Hyrox
Hyrox fitness race is coming to Hong Kong for the first time. Photo: Hyrox

How to Guides

Explainer | Tight hip flexors in runners: symptoms, prevention, cure

Tight hip flexors are common, often caused by a sedentary lifestyle between exercising, but there are some easy remedies.

Trail Running

Cardio-hater goes through ‘hell’ to exercise existential crisis

Joshua Campanella is running a 250km stage race in Georgia, after Covid-19 forces him to reckon with existential questions about his capabilities and vices

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How to Guides

Explainer | 4 steps to improving upper body strength for trail running

Weight training should be part of your regular training programme, and this should include upper body sessions or exercises too.

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Weight training on your upper and lower body can improve your running. Photo: UTMB

Trail Running

One woman’s incredible journey from depression to ultra running

Betty Grisoni completes a 50km ultramarathon, having taken up exercise and healthy eating as a way to combat mental and physical ill health.

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Betty Grisoni uses trail running to gain control of her mental health and depression. Photo: Betty Grisoni
Betty Grisoni uses trail running to gain control of her mental health and depression. Photo: Betty Grisoni

Health & Fitness

HKU expert questions continued need for wearing mask while hiking

Professor Ben Cowling, who has often publicly disagreed with government policy, argues risk of transmitting Covid-19 when exercising in country parks is very low, and mask mandate can be dropped while exercising outdoors.

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Health & Fitness

Explainer | Home workouts for Hong Kong runners for when there is a lockdown

With possibility of a large-scale lockdown during universal Covid-19 testing, here are some home workouts you can do to stay fit in body and mind.

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Extreme Sports

Hong Kong ice swimmer’s World Championship medals just a bonus

Mak Chun-kong wins five medals at the ice swimming World Championships, but his mindset shifts from extrinsic to intrinsic motivations.

Chun Kong-mak wins five medals at the ice swimming World Championship, but is no longer motivated by external validators like winning. Photos: Handout
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