Kimmy Leung’s superb achievement- Raleigh Challenge Wilson Trail 2021
TRAILME: Congratulations on your Wilson challenge performance, Kimmy! That was a superb achievement.
TRAIME: How and when did you discover trail running?
Kimmy: I discover trail running in 2015 when I joined the OXFAM TRAILWAKER after that I kinda like addicted with trail running.
TRAILME: How often do you train?
Kimmy: I train 4 to five days a week. Normally during weekday, I train and do easy running around 1 to 2 hours after work. I don’t have any training plan but i run the route that I think of.
TRAILME: What is your running theme? How do you motivate yourself when you run? Any favorite music?
Kimmy: I don’t listen to music when I’m running but enjoying the view is my great motivation.
TRAILME: Can you share your experience in running the virtual Raleigh Challenge Wilson Trail
Kimmy: I started the race at 4 in the morning because I don’t want to be alone at Pat Sen Ling at night. I have two hours of running the dark over the Hong Kong side. I put my timing and run whole day and finished it wasn’t dark yet.
TRAILME: What’s your next race?
Kimmy: Originally it was OXFAM TrailWalker but again it is cancelled.
TRAILME: What has been your most memorable trail running experience?
Kimmy: If in Hong Kong, it was the HK4in4 Challenge last year who is organized by Andre Bloomberg. Where you can just go to the start point and start. It was very memorable because it was challenging race where you start in Lantau Trail, then Wilson Trail, Hong Kong Trail then finished on Maclehose Trail for 4 four consecutive days during Christmas time. I have to wake up 4’oclock in the morning in four consecutive days. I joined this challenge last year with my boyfriend Tony.
TRAILME: How do you keep yourself updated with upcoming race information?
Kimmy: I have many friends whom I discussed about the races, and we can also see some upcoming event in TrailMe app.
TRAILME: Do you use any sports apps or wearables when you go trail running
Kimmy: Yes, I use Garmin.
TRAILME: Any words of advice for other runners out on the trail?
Kimmy: Just train when are in good condition and enjoy the race even it’s a virtual race.
