Hong Kong Trail Running

Sometimes back-of-the pack runners have stories to tell that are just as good (if not better) than elite runners, and Luci Friend demonstrates this perfectly. Having several ultra DNFs to her name (and only one official ultra finish) didn't stop her taking on the South Downs Way 100 miles race in the UK this June. She not only finished but wasn't last - just! We hope everyone will find inspiration from her "why not give it a go" attitude. With the usual wrap-up by Jenny and Michael at the end. Photo credits @jenny_buckhk, @actionasiaevents, @centurionrunning, and Luci Friend.

Fresh from the French Alps where she did well in the challenging 90km Marathon du Mont Blanc, Roberta Wong tells Jenny Buck how that went, plus shares a lot of wisdom that she's learned from races in the past few years. Her positivity is infectious so this should be a good mood booster, especially for those of us who have endured the month of July in Hong Kong! Then Michael Gay joins Jenny for their usual wrap-up/grumble about the heat, rain, and injuries.Photo credits: @robertawongrbt, @arn.run.hk, @314degreeskelvin and @kenluike.#hongkongtrailrunning #hongkongtrailrunners #trailrunninginhongkong #hktrailrunners #hktrailrunning

Usually on a podium in Hong Kong races, Angie tells us about both of her podium finishes in Japan (Fuji100 and Aso Volcano), how being a cancer survivor has helped her mental attitude when running, and what's next for her. Hang on at the end if you want idle chat from Jenny and Michael about what they have been up to, why there's a rickshaw in a Tudor house in the UK, plus a weighty discussion about suffering in general.Photo credits to: @maxlaiphotography, @thenorthfacehk, @aso_fields_running, @yan.gie, @jenny_buckhk and Michael Gay.

Man of the moment Kose Rodarte, fresh from a number of wins this season and recorded just before his podium finish at the Mt Fuji 100 Kai (70K), opens up about the reason he’s so dedicated to his running and why he wears glittery makeup at races. His name means someone who brings light or happiness, and his refreshing openness and passion for running will certainly bring some light or happiness to everyone who watches or listens to this podcast. Yes, that’s a bold claim but we think it’s true! Enjoy. Hang on at the end for Jenny and Michael catching up on what they have been up to, and hear about how a salmon climbed both Lantau and Sunset Peaks.Photo credits to @kr_dear_runner, @jenny_buckhk and @droneandslr

Fresh from completing the 2026 HK4TUC as a "survivor" only a few days earlier (in 67hrs 22mins), Natalie Webster tells us about her incredible journey from 50km to 298km within a short time span, her unusual nutrition strategy, and how she coped with a knee problem during the challenge. Her enthusiasm, gratitude and positivity are infectious - we think you'll enjoy this one as much as we did! Then Jenny and Michael's wrap-up touches upon Michael's reasons for retiring from the challenge himself, 75km into the Maclehose Trail.Photo credits to @violanalan, @ccubeandrew, @rundeful, @sportiemoment, ykwong1611, @rd_tomo, @jenny_buckhk and Nat Webster.#hk4tuc #hktrailrunning #trahk #fourtrails #hongkong #hongkongtrailrunners