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Th beautiful Patagonia landscape showing the Andes mountain range, winding road and lake at Torres del Paine National Park, Chile. Photo: Shutterstock
Trail running and hiking

5 of the best YouTube adventurers, from stunning landscapes to practical guides

There are thousands of travel blogs and channels across the internet, but not all are created equal, we’ve picked five we think are worth your time.

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Extreme fitness

Do you have pain in your pelvis when you run?

Extreme fitness

Hill repeats and why runners should do them to improve performance

Extreme fitness

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.

Ultra runners can benefit from speed training too. Photo: Edmond So
Ultra runners can benefit from speed training too. Photo: Edmond So
Trail running and hiking

‘People thought we were mad’ - the story of Hong Kong’s first ultra runners

In 1976, a group of five ran from Hong Kong Island’s most southerly district to most northerly police station in what would become the city’s first ultra event.

Trail running and hiking

Why do I have pain at the front of my knee when running?

Patellar tendinopathy is a common running injury caused by overuse or weak muscles in runners.

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Trail running and hiking

Is running on a treadmill bad for you?

Running on a treadmill is not inherently bad for you, your knees or your running form.

Is running on a treadmill bad for your joints? Photo: Getty Images
Is running on a treadmill bad for your joints? Photo: Getty Images
Trail running and hiking

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.

Trail running and hiking

Five toddler-friendly hikes in Hong Kong

Get your kids enjoying the great outdoors – it’s good for their health, mind and development

Trail running and hiking

5 lung-busting hikes to sweat out a hangover after the Hong Kong Sevens

Sore heads and anxious minds will need a hard hike to feel right again, and Hong Kong has plenty of them to offer.

Sunset peak from Lantau peak, both lung busting hikes to help you get over your hangxiety. Photo: Martin Williams
Extreme fitness

What is delayed onset muscle soreness? Why it happens and how you can stop it

Ever feel like your legs hurt the most a day or two after running? This is called DOMS,

Why do muscles hurt a couple of days after exercise? Photo: Shutterstock
Why do muscles hurt a couple of days after exercise? Photo: Shutterstock
Trail running and hiking

Body weight exercises for runners without the need to go to the gym

Resistance training is a great way to improve your running and to make yourself more resilient to injuries, but we do not all have time or money to go to the gym.

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Extreme fitness

5 top tips for maintaining your fitness goals over Christmas and New Year

The festive period is a time of friends, family and a lot of indulgence, which can make runners anxious as they lose their hard-earned fitness.

Extreme fitness

Christmas presents for runners who love to read

Give your runner friend the perfect gift this Christmas with these fantastic new tales of suffering and triumph – here are the best running books of 2022.

It was a great year for new and exciting running books. Photo: Shutterstock
Extreme fitness

Christmas 2022 gift ideas for trail runners, from shoes to backpacks to gels

Buying gifts when you lack specialist knowledge can be hard, so here are a few things your running friends will be sure to love.

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What to get your trail running friend this Chirstmas? Photo: Shutterstock
What to get your trail running friend this Chirstmas? Photo: Shutterstock
Extreme fitness

How to treat or prevent hamstring injuries for runners

Hamstring injuries tend to be a result of sudden explosive movements, but there are simple treatments and preventions.

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Hong Kong’s 5th major trail commemorates late legend Nic Tinworth

A new way to explore Hong Kong, the Tinworth Trail takes in iconic sights along its 92km route from Sha Tau Kok to Tai O.

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Trail running and hiking

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
Extreme fitness

The best podcasts for runners in 2022

Five podcasts for runners that inspire and inform, firing you up to get out there and train.

Extreme fitness

How to improve your upper body running form

Running is a full body exercise yet the upper half is often neglected in training and technique, to the detriment of performance.

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Ditch the cotton socks and tie your shoes properly, how to stop blisters when running

Here are a few simple tricks to help you keep those painful skin irritants at bay, so you can hit the road or trail without worrying about your feet letting you down.

Looking after your feet, so you do not get blisters, will keep you our on the road, track or trail. Photo: Pixabay
Extreme fitness

How to overcome Piriformis syndrome and runners’ lower back pain

The piriformis is a muscle in the buttock that can become tight or inflamed when running, causing sciatica-like pain in the lower back and leg.

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Piriformis syndrome is common but easily treatable and preventable so you can get back to the trails. Photo: Vietnam Mountain Marathon
Piriformis syndrome is common but easily treatable and preventable so you can get back to the trails. Photo: Vietnam Mountain Marathon
Climbing and mountaineering

5 of the best mountain climbing films to watch for free

There are countless top quality mountain sport films on YouTube, all for free, to inspire your next adventure.

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Extreme fitness

Want to take up trail running? Here are some tips for getting started

Trail running can seem intimidating but it is a very accessible sport for new comers and road runners alike.

Extreme fitness

How to train to run more consistently

Consistency in training is more important than a few sporadic great sessions, but it can be hard to achieve. What are the secrets to finding it?

Consistency is the key to long-term improvement in running. Photo: May Tse
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