A few years ago if anybody mentioned ‘barefoot running’ it may have evoked images of rail-thin East Africans, legendary South African runner Zola Budd, or if you are old enough, British runner Bruce Tulloh. Fast forward to 2014 and most people discussing barefoot running (BFR) make an immediate association with the ‘funny toe shoes’ that effectively combine […]
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Firefighter Wong Ho Chung Running at the XTERRA World Championships
Do you know anyone who finished the Oxfam Trailwalker last year in sub 13h, went home to get some sleep, worked for a full shift after waking, then ran a 15km race for his department, and still caught the end of OTW to cheer participants crossing the finish line? If you don’t, you’re about to! […]
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An Interview with HK4TUC First Finisher Kristian Joergensen
Asia Trail speaks to Kristian Joergensen, the first finisher at the 2019 edition of Hong Kong Four Trails Ultra Challenge on 5-7 February. His 55:52 finish time is the third fastest in the history of the event and made even more impressive by … Read More about An Interview with HK4TUC First Finisher Kristian Joergensen
Weird Ultra Foods
The variety of race nutrition options these days is mind-boggling. From energy gels to isotonic drinks, chews, sports bars and real food, the list seems almost endless. However, experts are largely agreed that a solid ultra-race day plan should … Read More about Weird Ultra Foods
Three-peats for McNaughton and Hong Kong 100 in star-studded awards night
Hong Kong 100 and Marie McNaughton continued their dominance of the Gone Running Hong Kong Trail Running Awards, taking out the2XU Best Race and GreenRace Female Runner of the Year awards, respectively, for the third year running. 46 years young … Read More about Three-peats for McNaughton and Hong Kong 100 in star-studded awards night
adidas INFINITE TRAILS World Championships
333 TEAMS // 3 LOOPS // 1 GOAL READY FOR THE ULTIMATE TEAM RELAY CHALLENGE? The world of competitive trail running is heading off the beaten track in June this year with the launch of a new Pro-Am race - the adidas INFINITE TRAILS World … Read More about adidas INFINITE TRAILS World Championships
UTMB 2017: the most competitive ultra in trail running history
UTMB 2017 will be the most competitive ultra in trail running history with over 150 elites runners. Kilian Jornet and Caroline Chaverot are the favourites to win the emblematic UTMB (171km). Not much can stop Jornet, not even a dislocated shoulder … Read More about UTMB 2017: the most competitive ultra in trail running history