Elite runner Mat Leng explained why he loves mountains and trail running of Hong Kong.
Above The Clouds: What is your favorite trail / place in Hong Kong?
Mat Leng: Sharp Peak / Tai Long Wan in the Sai Kung Country Park; it’s such a cool feeling to run on single tracks and ridge lines overlooking beautiful beaches and the ocean.
Above The Clouds: What is your favorite race in Hong Kong?
Mat Leng: Hands down the Oxfam Trailwalker (OTW), the race I’ve done the most (7 times), as “happiness is only real when shared”.
Above The Clouds: What is your best ever result in race in Hong Kong?
Mat Leng: OTW 2018 mixed team champion, OTW 2021 mixed team course record (12 hr 28 mins)
Above The Clouds: One word to describe your favorite feeling while trail running:
Mat Leng: Bliss
Above The Clouds: Any unique things you find while running in HK that you don’t overseas?
Mat Leng: the heat and humidity!
Above The Clouds: What is/ are your favorite(s) Julbo models?
Mat Leng: FURY for running, META for chilling after the race!
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