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Fresh from running over 3000km from Bejing's Great Wall to Hong Kong across 60 days with Jo Lodder, John tells TRAHK about how this incredible achievement was possible. He goes into detail about some of the challenges encountered, and also tells us about his passion for wanting to show his students (and their parents) that it's possible to be strong both physically and academically whilst caring for the less fortunate members of society. Learn how John became almost superhuman in the second half of the journey! Then Jenny Buck and Michael Gay recap the interview with some discussion of HK4TUC hopefuls. Go to runchina.run to donate to the cause John and Jo were running for, which provides wheelchairs to disabled people in Hong Kong. Photo credits: Many thanks to John Fan, Jo Lodder, Jenny Buck, William Ranieri, Tom Kelly, YK Wong & Veronika Leng.

This one is a bit longer than usual because Richard has his fingers in so many pies in the Hong Kong trail running world! He's a filmmaker and broadcaster as well as a runner: he has been on both sides of the camera at HK4TUC, being one of the contributors to the Four Trails movie in 2021, then a runner and finisher in 2023. More recently, he has been a reporter at the WMTRC, in between finishing two 100-mile races within two months of each other, the UTMB and the Diagonale des Fous. Richard beams positivity about all his endeavours - we hope you find it infectious and that his wisdom will help all of you get through some tough challenges in the near future! Hang on until the end if you want to catch Jenny & Michael's gaffe where they both forgot about Ruth Croft... You can find Richard's superb drone videos on IG @the.drone.runner.

Fresh from completing a mammoth cycling challenge, ex-Hong Kong ultramarathon runner Thorsten tells Jenny about his 7-month journey from Harrogate to the Himalayas. Now living in the UK, Hong Kong trails are where Thorsten learned to get comfortable being uncomfortable, which helped him a lot during his 10-hour days cycling through deserts, mountains, and crazy roads in India. An epic 14,000km with over 100,000 metres of elevation across 20 countries. You'll hear about some of the highs and lows of his trip and what lessons he has taken away from his journey. His challenge was a fundraiser for two fantastic causes which you'll hear about during the interview, and you can find links to his donation pages in his IG bio: https://www.instagram.com/thorstenbruce.adventurer.coach/ (along with some superb videos which he created every few days on the road) This podcast is also available on YouTube (we highly recommend that because it contains a lot of great photos!): https://youtu.be/oK12GUoR-fE #ultramarathonrunner #nepal #HK100 #teamfear

Coach to many elite ultra-runners, Andy Dubois tells Jenny about his Nepal training camp, starting off live from the Himalayas, then part 2 was recorded when they were back in their respective homes. You won't want to miss this wide-ranging discussion which covers Andy's training methods, what makes him different to some other coaches, the success of some of his athletes especially Sunmaya Budha, busting some myths that many people believe, and how people who don't have a coach can improve their running. For those who can't get enough of chat about trail running, hang on at the end to hear Jenny catching up with Michael Gay. #ultramarathon #mile27 #andydubois #sunmaya #sunmayabudha #trailrunning #trahk #hongkongtrailrunning #trailrunnersassociationhk

An episode filled with as many highs and lows as an ultramarathon. The star of the Four Trails documentary talks candidly about his difficulties adjusting to life in the UK, the great feedback he received from the UK audience at the recent premiere in London, and the positive impact the release of the movie has had on his own life, a message which he wants to share to inspire others. Like the movie itself, this episode is about much more than trail running but about overcoming wider challenges in life. Including some discussion about factors which influenced his record-breaking success in the 2021 HKTUC, and about his recent adventures with Law Kai Pong in Snowdonia and the Alps. There's also a wrap-up chat with Andre Blumberg after 1:07:20 which you won't want to miss. If you haven't yet seen the Four Trails documentary, you can find out more here: https://www.fourtrails.hk/ and if you want to know more about the HK4TUC challenge, find them on IG: https://www.instagram.com/hk4tuc/

Dina Bagale, a Hong Kong resident originally from Nepal, is famous for finishing 2nd in the Rinjani 100 Ultra in 2024, which many people regard as being the toughest 100 miler in the world. Since that achievement, he has also been sneaking into the top 10 of many competitive races. Jenny Buck asks him about those achievements and his upcoming Vietnam Mountain Marathon race, his bucket list, and when he's going to try HK4TUC. Then catches up with Michael Gay for some chat about the interview. If you want to hear more about Dina's Rinjani experience, be sure to check out TRAHK podcast episode 41: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6ea78yOD0c4kKB2VEEtetP?si=-33DRQFGS2yObpj6PACyWQ

In this episode, I (Steve Pheby) sit down with the unstoppable Ryan Whelan, fresh off his third consecutive victory at the North Downs 100-mile ultra. We dig into what it takes to dominate a brutal course year after year—his training, mindset, and the highs and lows of endurance running at its very limit. But this year’s race wasn’t just about the miles. Ryan shares the wild story of a surprise run-in with JD Vance’s secret service detail out on the trail—a bizarre twist that added a whole new layer of adrenaline to an already epic challenge. Whether you’re a runner, an adventure junkie, or just someone who loves hearing how far human grit can be pushed, this conversation is packed with insights, laughs, and a few jaw-dropping moments. #UltraRunning #NorthDowns100 #TrailRunning #EnduranceRunning #100MileRace #UltraMarathon #RunFar #ThreePeat #RyanWhelan #WinningMindset #RunStrong #Podcast #RunningPodcast #EnduranceAthlete #TrailLife #EpicStories #T8 #TRAHK #HongKong #Centurionrunning

Jenny Buck chats to Sandy Sun about her marathon running, her attempt at the 2023 HK4TUC, running through pregnancy and recovery therefrom, finishing 4th in the Hong Kong Trail Running Championships in May, and looking forward to doing the UTMB. Plus an intro and recap with Michael Gay.

What happens when the UK’s toughest ultra chews you up and spits you out? Tim Jowett knows — he DNF’d the 440km Montane Spine Race last year. But this year, he’s back. And he’s not just chasing a finish… he’s chasing closure. In this raw and revealing episode, we talk training, redemption, mindset, and why on earth anyone would return to the most brutal race on the Pennine Way. 🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple, or wherever you get your podcasts. 👉 Because the Spine isn’t just a race. It’s a reckoning. #MontaneSpineRace #SpineRace #UltraRunning #DNFtoFinish #TrailRunningUK #EnduranceRunning #Ultramarathon #PennineWay #RunningPodcast #TimJowett #RedemptionRun #SpineOfTheStory #TrailCommunity #PodcastSeries #RunningTheSpine www.trahk.org

Chang tells Jenny Buck about his experience at the Western States Endurance run in the US, where he finished 32nd male and 2nd in his age category. Jenny then chats to Michael Gay about how awesome Chang is, among other things.

In this special episode of TRAHK, we sit down with Hong Kong-based ultrarunner Nikki Han fresh off her epic finish at the 2024 Summer Spine Race—a 268-mile monster across England’s legendary Pennine Way. From heatwaves to hallucinations, Nikki breaks down her experience on one of the world’s toughest ultras. Then, we’re joined by her coach Ryan Whelan, who shares his insights on her training, race strategy, and what it takes—mentally and physically—to conquer a course designed to break you. 🎧 Whether you’re a Spine-curious runner, a training geek, or just here for the stories that make our sport so powerful, this episode is a must-listen. In this episode: What it’s like to race the Summer Spine as a Hong Kong-based athlete Nutrition, pacing, sleep deprivation, and mental toughness How Nikki prepared, and what surprised her most Ryan Whelan’s coaching perspective: planning for a race that doesn’t forgive Teaser: another Hong Kong runner, Tim Jowett, is coming soon in our Spine mini-series! #MontaneSpineRace #SpineRace #UltraRunning #DNFtoFinish #TrailRunningUK #EnduranceRunning #Ultramarathon #PennineWay #RunningPodcast #TimJowett #RedemptionRun #SpineOfTheStory #TrailCommunity #PodcastSeries #RunningTheSpine 🌍 Powered by the Trail Runners Association of Hong Kong 🎙️ Host: Steve Pheby

Keilem Ng & Veronika Leng chat with Jenny Buck about the history of Asia Trail Girls, a nonprofit group that's free for all women to join. Topics: giving back to the community, why women need their own group(s), encouraging more women to get into trail running, and what Asia Trail Girls plan to do next #TRAHK

Wong Ho Chung talks about his upcoming Project Endless challenge, running 500km across Iceland in July for charity. Visit this link if you'd like to sponsor the documentary: bit.ly/3SwETpU (whoever donates more than HK$500 will receive special T8 Sherpa shorts Iceland edition).

Cheung Man Yee talks about her recent successes at the MtFuji100 miles and the BTR Ultra 100K in Bali. Then Jenny Buck and Michael Gay chat about Man Yee and freewheel about other things. The video of this episode is also available on YouTube (with edited captions).

In this Lantau 70 wrap-up episode, Jenny Buck and Michael Gay discuss their experiences with the event, then introduce two guests who had outstanding performances in the race. 00:00 - Jenny & Michael general chat 11:22 - Introducing Katrina Hamlin 13:31 - Katrina interview 36:21 - Post-interview chat 44:30 - Introducing KC Chan 47:15 - KC interview 1:18:38 - Post-interview chat 1:31:06 - Jenny & Michael general chat