Mark Agnew
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Hong Kong natural bodybuilder's world medal challenges myths about Asians, World News
Hong Kong natural bodybuilder Marvin Fok says he hopes to dispel myths that Asians cannot compete with rivals of European and African descent after his second place at October’s world championships. “It’s just a social norm to me,” said Fok, who took silver in the lightweight class in Los Angeles. “If you never try, you never know. I’m 39, so... → Read More
How many calories does running burn? Here are the main factors to consider, Lifestyle News
The amount of calories you burn by running is a near-impossible number to calculate as so many variables change the outcome. But here are some of the main factors to consider. One of the major factors is a runner's weight. According to the American Council on Exercise, a person weighing 54 kilograms will burn 11.4 calories per minute, and 684... → Read More
The Hong Kong running club where the deaf lead the blind, Lifestyle News
Kim Mok Kim Wing stood on his own in the crowd at the starting line for the Hong Kong Standard Chartered Marathon 10-kilometre race in 2012. He was not supposed to be alone, but he had lost his guide. Mok, a blind runner, was taking part in his first race. He planned to complete the distance with a guide next... → Read More
CrossFit Games 2022: Who is Justin Medeiros, the fittest man in the world?, Lifestyle News
Justin Medeiros will defend his CrossFit Games title next week, and once again he is the man to beat. The 23-year-old burst onto the CrossFit scene two years ago by qualifying for the Games. Covid-19 restrictions meant that just five athletes made the final cut, to compete at an in person event in California. As a young rookie, Medeiros stood... → Read More
How to train to run more consistently, avoid peaks and dips in motivation, Lifestyle News
When it comes to sustainable improvements in your running, consistency over time is the key – and is far more important than a few heroic sessions here and there. A block of hard sessions will see you improve your speed, but becoming very fit only to lose those gains and have to work your way back up again is frustrating.... → Read More
'They said this boy's life is finished': Chinese Paralympian eyes world first, China News
Sailor Xu Jingkun has made a habit of defying expectations ever since he lost part of his left arm as a 12-year-old. The Chinese Paralympian has been breaking barriers on land and sea ever since and just two years after completing a mammoth round-the-world journey, he's now preparing for his greatest challenge yet. In November Xu will become the first... → Read More
How do I know if running is causing ingrown toe nails? What's the cure?, Lifestyle News
An ingrown toe nail is when the nail is growing in the wrong direction – it grows or curls down into the skin, rather than parallel to the toe. It is a common condition among runners, and can prevent them from training or taking part in races if it is severe or left untreated, and it can lead to infections.... → Read More
IT band injury for runners - prevention and cure for knee pain caused by inflammation, Lifestyle News
Knee pain can be frustrating for runners, house bound as they long to stride the roads and trails. Just as it feels better, and you head out again, lo and behold, your knee plays up again. Knee pain for runners can be caused by numerous issues. One common problem is an inflamed Iliotibial (IT) band, which is the band of... → Read More
Passion and integrity drive Singapore kiteboarder to gold at world championship, Singapore News
Singaporean teenager Max Maeder channelled the sportsmanship of Formula One great Jackie Stewart in winning kiteboarding gold at the Youth Sailing World Championships in Oman, attributing his success to his passion for training no matter the “grind”. The 15-year-old won 14 of 18 races in the Kiteboarding FormulaKite class in a dominant performance off the Mussanah coast – mindful of... → Read More
Around the Island Race: records tumble to Hong Kong Olympians as they go faster than ever in 45km row
Three records fall at the Around the Island Race – the mixed pair, women’s quad and solo women. → Read More
Finding joy in an aimless adventure is the remedy for ‘destination addiction’
Focusing on a finish line or specific outcome is a recipe for a life unfulfilled as you miss the experience itself. → Read More
Rowing across the Atlantic from calamity to contentment and emptiness, five years after being rescued
Two rowers who were part of the infamous ‘Captain Calamity’ crew successfully exorcise demons by rowing across the Atlantic. → Read More
China race disaster is a reality check – trail running is still an extreme sport with inherent uncontrollable risks despite becoming mainstream
Trail running is becoming so popular that running 100km at altitude is normalised, but we need to remember the risks and ask ourselves where the buck stops → Read More
Is BBC’s ‘The Terror’ a true story? The tale of Franklin’s Northwest Passage expedition and its legacy
John Franklin’s third and final expedition to the Northwest Passage has been made into a book and a 10-part BBC series. → Read More
CrossFit Open 21.1 live workout announcement as Kari Pearce takes on Kristi Eramo O’Connell
Dave Castro announces the first of three workouts live via YouTube, then two of the top athletes are put to the test head-to-head → Read More
CrossFit champions Mat Fraser and Rich Froning fallout is barely shocking, but sport does need rivalries
A CrossFit villain would take the sport to the next level, like Mayweather or McGregor. → Read More
Hiker tackles every Hong Kong trail during Covid-19 despite dogs, monkeys and snakes, Lifestyle News
A hiker is determined to walk every single trail in Hong Kong, after Covid-19 travel restrictions forced him to explore the local terrain. Andrew Daniels started the idea with a scratch map in January, and then used websites and word of mouth to compile a 160-hike longlist. Since he started, he has been adding trails when others point out missing... → Read More
Meditation for runners – how to stay present and push yourself on the trails
Improving your mental focus with meditation can help you when running, so you are able to keep pushing and hit your splits → Read More
Hong Kong’s New Territories 60km cycling route hailed for its beauty, but not car-centric mindset
Cycling route from Tuen Mun to Ma On Shan treats Hongkongers to stunning tour of New Territories, but cycling association bemoans car is always king attitude → Read More
Hong Kong to host Youth Foiling World Cup, replacing Youth America’s Cup, with motivated, focused team
Hong Kong’s team refocuses after cancelled race, working towards home regatta and welcoming best young foilers in the world → Read More