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The Adventure Trail podcast is hosted by Mark Agnew and Mary Hui. The pair interview some of Asia's top outdoor athletes and host in-depth discussions on topics related to trail running and a host of other adventure sports.
Cross training means including sessions that are not directly linked to running, such as cycling or weight training, to help avoid injury.
Nikki Han is the first and still only woman to finish the 298km Hong Kong Four Trails Ultra Challenge, and says she could have run another 100km.
The ability to push through when all you want to do is give up is important in all long distance sports and a trait that can be learned and improved.
Belgian Karel Sabbe runs 6.7km loops for 75 hours, beating 300 rivals worldwide in the race with no end.
A research paper shows there is lasting damage caused by trail runners but also a willingness to contribute financially to the solution.
Italian running star shares tips on how to get faster in the mountains during an eight-week training programme
The 2019 Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc champion attempts to break the 171km (106-mile) route record despite fact that the race was cancelled due to coronavirus
Nathan Fa’avae leads New Zealand to victory on Amazon Prime’s adventure race series following a 670km race in Fiji.
It’s time to get out and discover some of Hong Kong’s best woodland walks. Here are five places worth exploring around the city to help you get back to nature – and maybe even hug a tree.
Ekaterina ‘Katya’ Mityaeva starts off orienteering but finds a life in trail running and is now ‘fully immersed’ in the sport
Bob Crowley, head of ITRA, warns that social distancing rules will be in trail running deep into 2021, but he hopes the community aspect will not suffer.
The top trail runner is taken to hospital amid worries of HAPE or blood clots, and is diagnosed with bronchitis.
Follow the rules and try to prevent Covid-19 spreading further, say trail runners, who give their advice on dealing with the restrictions, including ‘please don’t leave a trail of surgical masks’
The most efficient way to run a trail or ultra race is to have a detailed plan of your day, including your pace and resting spots.
Top South African trail runner and 2017 Western States winner Ryan Sandes shares tips on how to stay motivated and train with no races on the calendar.
Veronika Vadovicova is one of the best runners in Asia, but wants to create a community where women of all levels of ability feel welcome and supported.
Delve into the world of running, even if you are stuck indoors, via a rich range of literature on ultra, trail and road running.
Rob Naylor bucks online nomination trend by setting himself 100km challenge round and round the same flat road, having never done ‘anything so boring’.
It’s tempting to do too much, too soon when you are finally released from lockdown, but North Face athlete Vlad Ixel recommends you ease yourself in and improve strength and mobility.
Toe nails peeling off, then struggling to grow back months after a long race, is a common affliction facing trail and road runners.
Wong Ho-chung runs 360km in 36 hours, over four days, unsure if he could hit his target, but that is what made the challenge interesting
Shin splints plague many a runner but there are some simple solutions to improving and preventing the dreaded overuse injury
The pan-Asia trail running competition has released a new video series to keep fans up-to-date with results and coronavirus restrictions
In 2000, Marco Amoretti floated for 119 days from the Canary Islands to the Caribbean as his father died of cancer.
Ruth Croft, winner of the OCC at the UTMB, says there are ways to train for trails in urban areas – and some benefits you won’t get outdoors
Bob Crowley replaces Michel Poletti, sparking the second chapter of the International Trail Running Association based on technology and independence.
Counter-intuitively, if you have tight hamstrings you should not stretch as this can cause further pain and injuries
Back pain in runners is common, but it may be caused by weak or tight muscles that support the back, such as your core or hamstrings