Ruby Cheng hopes to inspire others when she competes in the Ironman World Championship in Hawaii. Photo: Xiaomei Chen
Trail running and hiking

How gutsy ex-Cathay flight attendant went from binge-eating to Ironman triathlon

10 Oct 2023 - 6:26PM

Ruby Cheng will realise a decade-long dream when she competes in the Ironman World Championship on Saturday, having battled back from redundancy and physical and mental setbacks.

Ruby Cheng hopes to inspire others when she competes in the Ironman World Championship in Hawaii. Photo: Xiaomei Chen

How gutsy ex-Cathay flight attendant went from binge-eating to Ironman triathlon

Ruby Cheng will realise a decade-long dream when she competes in the Ironman World Championship on Saturday, having battled back from redundancy and physical and mental setbacks.

10 Oct 2023 - 6:26PM

Runners beat Typhoon Koinu to complete Lantau 2 Peaks race as storm nears

Hong Kong’s trail running season began on Sunday when competitors defied worsening conditions to complete a storm-shortened Lantau 2 Peaks challenge

9 Oct 2023 - 1:15PM

Beating South Korea to medal could prolong Hong Kong cyclist’s career

‘This medal is a strong testimonial to us charging towards the same goal,’ Chloe Leung says – while sister Boey wants to stay on after seeing their improvement.

5 Oct 2023 - 2:13PM
Australian Vlad Ixel crosses the finish line to win the storm-shortened Lantau 2 Peaks race. Photo: Action Asia

Runners beat Typhoon Koinu to complete Lantau 2 Peaks race as storm nears

Hong Kong’s trail running season began on Sunday when competitors defied worsening conditions to complete a storm-shortened Lantau 2 Peaks challenge

9 Oct 2023 - 1:15PM
Asian Games 2023

Beating South Korea to medal could prolong Hong Kong cyclist’s career

‘This medal is a strong testimonial to us charging towards the same goal,’ Chloe Leung says – while sister Boey wants to stay on after seeing their improvement.

‘This medal is a strong testimonial to us charging towards the same goal,’ Chloe Leung says – while sister Boey wants to stay on after seeing their improvement.

5 Oct 2023 - 2:13PM
Hong Kong sports

Hong Kong’s Anna Fisher rows her way to 5 gold medals at world masters regatta

The 32-year-old athlete says she feels happy her training paid off and that she has something to show for it.

The 32-year-old athlete says she feels happy her training paid off and that she has something to show for it.

4 Oct 2023 - 11:00AM

Could you run over 10km every day for 4 years? He has, and he’s 64

On his 60th birthday Peter Hopper set himself an epic running challenge – go the length of the equator by running 5km or more a day for 10 years. Four years in, the Hong Kong running coach’s streak is unbroken.

2 Sep 2023 - 9:27AM
Could you run over 10km every day for 4 years? He has, and he’s 64

‘Face my fear’: why sensation seekers always look for the next thrill

Adrenaline junkies and sensation seekers are always seeking the next thrill. They share similar brain chemistry and, like the founder of adventure community HKOutsider, love confronting their fears.

26 Aug 2023 - 7:15AM
‘Face my fear’: why sensation seekers always look for the next thrill

Hong Kong’s Anna Fisher rows her way to 5 gold medals at world masters regatta

The 32-year-old athlete says she feels happy her training paid off and that she has something to show for it.

4 Oct 2023 - 11:00AM

Could you run over 10km every day for 4 years? He has, and he’s 64

On his 60th birthday Peter Hopper set himself an epic running challenge – go the length of the equator by running 5km or more a day for 10 years. Four years in, the Hong Kong running coach’s streak is unbroken.

2 Sep 2023 - 9:27AM

‘Face my fear’: why sensation seekers always look for the next thrill

Adrenaline junkies and sensation seekers are always seeking the next thrill. They share similar brain chemistry and, like the founder of adventure community HKOutsider, love confronting their fears.

26 Aug 2023 - 7:15AM

Salomon more popular than Hoka One One with trail runners, new survey says

The International Trail Running Association has released a survey of 9,514 runner in 104 countries, revealing the latest trends.

The International Trail Running Association has released a survey of 9,514 runner in 104 countries, revealing the latest trends.

8 Jul 2022 - 1:40PM

Ultra Trail running legend’s top tips to speed up your game

From finding the perfect shoes to intermittent fasting and coping with stress, former world champion and coach Gediminas Grinius is here to help you master the trails.

From finding the perfect shoes to intermittent fasting and coping with stress, former world champion and coach Gediminas Grinius is here to help you master the trails.

11 Jun 2022 - 12:23PM

5 fantastic Asian bike adventures to gear up for

As many countries in Asia open their doors wider to inbound travel, here are some spectacular regional cycling adventures to target.

As many countries in Asia open their doors wider to inbound travel, here are some spectacular regional cycling adventures to target.

24 Apr 2022 - 6:57PM

Salomon more popular than Hoka One One with trail runners, new survey says

The International Trail Running Association has released a survey of 9,514 runner in 104 countries, revealing the latest trends.

The International Trail Running Association has released a survey of 9,514 runner in 104 countries, revealing the latest trends.

8 Jul 2022 - 1:40PM

Ultra Trail running legend’s top tips to speed up your game

From finding the perfect shoes to intermittent fasting and coping with stress, former world champion and coach Gediminas Grinius is here to help you master the trails.

From finding the perfect shoes to intermittent fasting and coping with stress, former world champion and coach Gediminas Grinius is here to help you master the trails.

11 Jun 2022 - 12:23PM

5 fantastic Asian bike adventures to gear up for

As many countries in Asia open their doors wider to inbound travel, here are some spectacular regional cycling adventures to target.

As many countries in Asia open their doors wider to inbound travel, here are some spectacular regional cycling adventures to target.

24 Apr 2022 - 6:57PM
Outdoor | OPINION
The Hong Kong Sevens has been given approval, whereas some running events have been cancelled or refused permission to proceed. Photo: K.Y. Cheng

View From The Edge | Sevens will show absurdity of Covid-19 rules that axed Trailwalker, marathon

Trailwalker axed for a fourth year in a row, with government citing Covid-19 risk while eating and drinking, yet thousands will congregate, and drink, at the Sevens.

26 Sep 2022 - 5:50PM

View From The Edge | Toomey’s CrossFit Games win shows she is strong in mind – not just body

Tia-Clair Toomey crowned ‘Fittest on Earth’ for record sixth time after overcoming early setbacks, showing she has mental strength as well as physical.

Tia-Clair Toomey crowned ‘Fittest on Earth’ for record sixth time after overcoming early setbacks, showing she has mental strength as well as physical.

8 Aug 2022 - 7:14PM
Toomey’s CrossFit Games win shows she is strong in mind – not just body

Opinion | Running or cycling without tech: the joys of device-free exercise

Using gadgets and stats to measure performance has captured the imagination, but perhaps obsessing about data is unhealthy and removes a sense of adventure.

Using gadgets and stats to measure performance has captured the imagination, but perhaps obsessing about data is unhealthy and removes a sense of adventure.

7 May 2022 - 11:47AM
Running or cycling without tech: the joys of device-free exercise

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