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Hong Kong Trail Running

Hong Kong Trail Running

By Hong Kong Trail Running

The podcast of Trail Runners Association of Hong Kong (TRAHK), including all things related to Trail Running in Hong Kong - interviews with runners and organisers, running tips, topical issues and more.
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Post 4 trails 2 Trevor Meding. Guest co-host Elliot Froidevaux

Hong Kong Trail RunningFeb 16, 2023

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Episode 40 Alice McLeod & HK4TUC

Episode 40 Alice McLeod & HK4TUC

This Episode Steve & Elliot are joined with Hong Kong 4 trails survivor, Alice McLeod and go in depth on her 4 trails journey.

Feb 27, 202401:49:53
Episode 39 Winter Spine race & the Grand Sam

Episode 39 Winter Spine race & the Grand Sam

This episode is of 2 extremes, the hottest HK 100 & the coldest Spine Race.

Steve Pheby recalls his exploits on the Spine Challenger North and Elliot chats with a Grand Sam inductee, Ying Ying (Chung kit Tsang) and also HK100 US participants power couple Rachel Drake & Tyler Green.

Sit back as this is a long one.

Jan 30, 202401:42:13
HK100 & World Trail Majors

HK100 & World Trail Majors

Episode 38, we talk HK100 and also World Trail Majors. Steve Brammer joins hosts Steve Pheby & Elliot Froidevaux in wearing silly hats and discuss the iconic race and also the low down on the new, World Trail Majors.

Dec 18, 202301:09:40
OTW in 1991 Episode 37
Nov 17, 202301:17:32
Episode 36 (English) - Cheung Man Yee and Flora Ching

Episode 36 (English) - Cheung Man Yee and Flora Ching

Hong Kong runners Cheung Man Yee and Flora Ching share their journeys to becoming elite, including lessons learned along the way and tips on how to mentally approach an ultra. Man Yee also tells us what it means to represent Hong Kong, and for Flora what it means to help others through coaching.

Nov 02, 202301:00:01
Episode 35 (English) - Overseas Adventures

Episode 35 (English) - Overseas Adventures

Thinking of potential overseas races? Fear not, we have you covered! This episode starts with a couple of short interviews, Joshua Davies tells us about Action Asia's stage race in Mongolia, and Dina Bagale then shares his experience running Ultra Trail Australia. We then have a full interview with Steve Brammer and Carol Au-Yeung who ran the Ultra Trail Monte Rosa stage race in Switzerland and Italy. We hope you enjoy their journeys!

Oct 02, 202358:05
Episode 34 (English) Samantha Chan, elite runner and trainer

Episode 34 (English) Samantha Chan, elite runner and trainer

We hope you enjoy this lively chat with Samantha Chan as much as we did! Her impressive achievements include an FKT on the Maclehose, and a little jog across the Gobi. Now working as a specialist running trainer, Samantha gave some great tips about motivation, how to approach training, nutrition, and..umm...running.

Sep 15, 202350:47
Summer Series 3 with Eszter Csillag & Ryan Whelan plus more

Summer Series 3 with Eszter Csillag & Ryan Whelan plus more

Our next episode is full of giants. We hear from Ryan 'the hunter' Whelan, Eszter 'the legend' Csillag, Elliot 'Swiss time please' Froidevaux and co-hosted by John Ellis & Steve Pheby.

We talk Western States, North Downs Way 100, Coast to Coast Sweden, UTMB but importantly the race and kayak in Repulse bay. Gripping stuff.


Dont forget to sign up to www.trahk.com


Sep 08, 202301:20:43
Summer Series 2 with Nikki Han
Aug 29, 202355:30
Summer Series episode 1
Aug 09, 202353:48
Episode 30 (English) Jeremy Yeung's HK100 success

Episode 30 (English) Jeremy Yeung's HK100 success

We meet up and coming Hong Kong runner Jeremy Yeung, the top local finisher at the 2023 Hong Kong 100. Jeremy tells us about his career to date and talks us through his HK100 performance, sharing tips along the way.

Jul 10, 202341:53
Episode 29 Scott Pugh & William Sargent
Jun 01, 202301:19:07
Episode 28 Steve Carr & the Chaminator
May 11, 202355:54
Episode 27, The Green Runners with Jasmin Paris & Ellie Wardell

Episode 27, The Green Runners with Jasmin Paris & Ellie Wardell

Ultra-running phenomenon, Jasmin Paris, talks about Montane Spine Race, Barkley and The Green Runners with fellow Green Runner, Ellie Wardell. Focuses not just on racing, but on how runners can reduce our environmental impact. Includes Jasmin's disapproval of race series which require runners to travel to one race to qualify for another race. And Steve P hard-selling Hong Kong Four Trails Ultra Challenge !

An episode not to miss.

You can show supper and make a pledge with one of the Green Runners pillars by signing up at www.thegreenrunners.com


May 01, 202301:37:50
Post 4 trails 2 Trevor Meding. Guest co-host Elliot Froidevaux
Feb 16, 202301:32:29
Post 4 trails with Tomokazu Ihara & Ryan Whelan

Post 4 trails with Tomokazu Ihara & Ryan Whelan

The post 4 trails episode part 1 where Steve Pheby & John Ellis interview the legendary Tomo who was the fastest finisher of the 2023 edition of the Hong Kong four trails ultra challenge along with 3rd place finisher, Ryan Whelan. They reveal the highs and lows of the event and how they suffered from sleep deprivation.

Feb 08, 202301:13:36
Episode 24 (English) Run For Freedom, 5 trails in 5 days

Episode 24 (English) Run For Freedom, 5 trails in 5 days

We spoke to Jo Lodder, who is running five trails in five days for two very worthwhile charity causes. Jo tells us about his background as a runner, running for a cause (or two), plans for the challenge and how people can get involved.  

Further information can be found at https://www.jolodder.com/runforfreedom, and people can follow the challenge on March 1-5 2023 at https://www.facebook.com/runforfreedomhk

Feb 07, 202326:01
Episode 23 4 Trails with Ben & Robin Lee
Dec 29, 202201:01:49
Episode 22 (English) The Tinworth Trail, Thailand by UTMB and Conretization of Hong Kong Natural Trails

Episode 22 (English) The Tinworth Trail, Thailand by UTMB and Conretization of Hong Kong Natural Trails

In this well stocked episode we hear from Will Hayward and John Ellis about the Tinworth Trail, Ivy Leung shares her Thailand by UTMB runcation, and Agnes Cheung talks about her new documentary The Grey Scar.

Dec 25, 202201:28:11
Episode 21 Michael Gay & the 200 mile Triple Crown
Dec 14, 202201:35:02
Episode 20 (English) Rashila Tamang and John Ellis/Vlad Ixel

Episode 20 (English) Rashila Tamang and John Ellis/Vlad Ixel

We meet up and coming Nepali runner Rashila Tamang, and discuss her career to date and the effect that trail running success can have on Nepali society. John Ellis and Vlad Ixel then preview their participation in the upcoming World Mountain and Trail Running Championships, and reminisce about the golden period of Hong Kong trail running.

Oct 31, 202201:29:42
Episode 19 (English) Chang and the Hardrock 100
Sep 11, 202201:08:56
Episode 18 (English) Elliot take 2 & covid recovery
Sep 02, 202201:05:36
Episode 17 (English) The Wellness Episode

Episode 17 (English) The Wellness Episode

We speak to health coach Vicky Sham about wellness and nutrition, and Kash Lam shares his journey from unfit to mile challenges. Featuring guest co-host Angie 'the loud one' Fung.

Aug 08, 202201:29:30
Episode 16 Western States with Dennis Theodosis
Aug 01, 202201:24:14
Episode 15 (English) with Sarah Pemberton & UTS (Ultra Trail Snowdonia)
Jul 17, 202201:00:56
Episode 14 (English) Peter Hopper and how to choose shoes
Jul 04, 202201:27:47
Episode 13 (English) Ryan Whelan
Apr 30, 202240:16
Episode 12 (Cantonese) - 羅楚健、譚少勤

Episode 12 (Cantonese) - 羅楚健、譚少勤

羅楚健20年越野跑心得、隊友譚少勤 Mango 參與提問,兩位好拍擋以前、現在和未來的越野跑動向

Apr 24, 202229:37
Episode 11 (English) - Coach Casey Morgan and Transformation Inspiration Betty Grisoni

Episode 11 (English) - Coach Casey Morgan and Transformation Inspiration Betty Grisoni

We speak to trail running coach Casey Morgan who shares his wisdom on all things training and trail race preparation, and from from social media sensation Betty Grisoni, on her inspiring transformation into a trail runner! If you thought trail running wasn't for you, think again!

Apr 12, 202201:47:37
Episode 10 (Cantonese) - Jacky Leung 梁俊強

Episode 10 (Cantonese) - Jacky Leung 梁俊強

這一集是與Jacky Leung 梁俊強做的訪問。Jacky 是 Salomon 香港的運動員,2021年2月在HK4TUC(香港四徑)創造歷史,成為第一位能夠在50小時內完成挑戰的運動員。之後他移居蘇格蘭,今次同Jacky暢談他在蘇格蘭的越野跑經驗和心得。

Apr 09, 202239:11
Episode 9 (English) - Government lobbying, Asia Trail Master and Eszter Csillag

Episode 9 (English) - Government lobbying, Asia Trail Master and Eszter Csillag

In this ultra length edition we talk to Steve Brammar and Janet Ng about HK100 Flex and TRAHK's effort to lobby the government to provide relief to trail race organisers. We also discuss the 2022 Asia Trail Master season, and interview Hong Kong based Eszter Csillag about her career to date, her excellent results at CCC and Transgrancanaria, and volunteer work on the Hungary - Ukraine border.

Mar 17, 202201:46:03
Episode 8 (Cantonese) - 張敏怡和鄭慧儀(Angie)

Episode 8 (Cantonese) - 張敏怡和鄭慧儀(Angie)

2022年香港4徑挑戰,張敏怡以57小時53分43秒完成,成為史上最快女參加者,鄭慧儀(Angie)亦以 65小時23分5秒完成,兩位是今年惟一完成的女子。兩位分享她們的經驗。

Mar 16, 202259:45
Episode 7 (English) - HK4TUC Richard Kimber & Elliot Froidevaux

Episode 7 (English) - HK4TUC Richard Kimber & Elliot Froidevaux

Following the Hong Kong Four Trails Ultra Challenge, we catch up with finisher Richard Kimber and survivor Elliot Froidevaux to hear all about their fantastic achievements!

Feb 17, 202201:42:56
Episode 6 (Cantonese) - 黃浩聰香港四徑越野挑戰刷新紀錄,接受曾小強訪問
Feb 16, 202201:00:40
Episode 5 (Cantonese) - with KK Chan 第五集(中文) - 陳國強訪問

Episode 5 (Cantonese) - with KK Chan 第五集(中文) - 陳國強訪問

Janet與陳國強的訪問 - 了解這位山界前輩的越野跑故事,萬勿錯過!

Feb 05, 202233:56
Episode 4 (English) Spine Race and HK4TUC

Episode 4 (English) Spine Race and HK4TUC

John Ellis interviews Steve Pheby about his winter UK adventure, and preview the Hong Kong Four Trails Ultra Challenge!

Jan 31, 202251:13
Episode 3 (English) - The Lantau Edition

Episode 3 (English) - The Lantau Edition

In this episode we speak with from Sabrina Dumont of TransLantau and UTMB Asia, and hear about Jill & Flox's Nine Buffaloes adventure.

Jan 02, 202201:13:45
Episode 2 (English) - John & Jeff's Guest Takeover

Episode 2 (English) - John & Jeff's Guest Takeover

In this Episode John Ellis and Jeff Campbell from the Gone Running - Joint Dynamics team take over the show! Listen in as they chat about their running careers, Oxfam Trailwalker, and John's affinity for track speed work!

Dec 22, 202149:55
Episode 1 (English) - with Will Hayward

Episode 1 (English) - with Will Hayward

The first Trail Runners Association of Hong Kong (TRAHK) podcast. In this English edition we interview Will Hayward, Janet Ng and Elliot Froidevaux, as well as discuss recent and upcoming races as well as the disappointment of Oxfam Trailwalker not going ahead as a normal race.

Nov 07, 202101:18:39