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Hong Kong Marathon

Runners struggling to prepare for upcoming Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon

Tseung Kwan O Sports Ground closed in June last year, Kowloon Bay Sports Ground closed this month for renovation.

Health & Fitness

Hong Kong tops global daily step rankings again, with average of more than 10,000

Marathons

Hong Kong Streetathon organisers sorry for bag collection chaos, promise review

Banking & finance

JPMorgan, DBS, Standard Chartered bosses swap deals for sneakers in charity run

Chairmen and CEOs join regulators and financiers in The Community Chest HKEX Gong Run to raise US$1.2 million.

Top bankers and regulators took part in The Community Chest HKEX Gong Run on Sunday. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Top bankers and regulators took part in The Community Chest HKEX Gong Run on Sunday. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Extreme fitness

Hong Kong trio to tackle 300km row from Ibiza to Barcelona for cancer charity

Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club members expect to battle Mediterranean Sea for five days.

Swimming

Domestic helper’s new passion for swimming helps her ‘forget’ cancer diagnosis

Cocoy Sabareza from the Philippines learned to swim only four years ago, but competitions in the city inspire her.

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Mainland China

Netflix star hails Hong Kong’s beauty as he battles city’s fittest at Hyrox event

Physical 100 star Hong Beom-seok is taking part in the indoor fitness event at AsiaWorld-Expo.

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Hong Beom-seok competes during the Hyrox Asian Open Championships at AsiaWorld-Expo. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Beom-seok competes during the Hyrox Asian Open Championships at AsiaWorld-Expo. Photo: Edmond So
Trail running and hiking

Hong Kong TransLantau by UTMB trail run organisers apologise after complaints

Hundreds of runners in the 50km event went without water, while many slam poor organisation, ‘having to fend for themselves’ during typhoon.

Extreme 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.

Wellness

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

Taking up distance running has been life-changing for executive Sundeep Singh. He is 22kg lighter, he ran 100 half marathons in 100 days in 2019, and recently did an impromptu 100km overnight run.

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Sundeep Singh during the Delhi half- marathon in 2023. Photo: Sundeep Singh
Wellness

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

From deadlifting to dance, weight-loss tips to TCM, ninja courses to Hyrox competitions, Hong Kong’s Fitness and Wellness Expo at AsiaWorld-Expo aims to ‘make exercising fun’.

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Hyrox is a top draw for the coming Fitness and Wellness Expo at AsiaWorld-Expo in Hong Kong, which will also feature dancing, yoga, deadlifting, weight-loss tips, ninja courses, traditional Chinese medicine, and much more. Photo: Fitness and Wellness Expo
Hyrox is a top draw for the coming Fitness and Wellness Expo at AsiaWorld-Expo in Hong Kong, which will also feature dancing, yoga, deadlifting, weight-loss tips, ninja courses, traditional Chinese medicine, and much more. Photo: Fitness and Wellness Expo
Trail running and hiking

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.

Extreme fitness

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.

Trail running and hiking

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.

A calf pull can be sudden and painful. Photo: Edmond So
Extreme fitness

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

‘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.

Hong Kong Marathon

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.

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Trail running and hiking

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.

Emily Woodland runs the TransLantau by UTMB, having survived cancer. Photo: Handout
Emily Woodland runs the TransLantau by UTMB, having survived cancer. Photo: Handout
Extreme fitness

‘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.

Trail running and hiking

Explainer | How many calories does running burn?

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

Trail running and 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.

Steph Lown, founder of Exploring Dogs, finds hiking with her pet an extra-potent antidepressant. Photo: Handout
Extreme 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.

The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge could be the setting for a half-marathon. Photo: Winson Wong
The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge could be the setting for a half-marathon. Photo: Winson Wong
Extreme 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.

Extreme fitness

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.

Extreme fitness

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.

An athlete stretches her hip flexor muscles before setting off on a run. Photo: Shutterstock
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