Happiness is only real when shared

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!