Hong Kong Racing – A Race Report from BC Athlete Jen Segger

Posted by on Monday, February 27, 2012 · Leave a Comment 

We would like to share with you a race report by BC athlete Jen Segger from the recent Vibram Hong Kong 100 Ultra Trail Race. Jen finished 3rd overall.

The 100km course starts in Pak Tam Chung on the Sai Kung Peninsula and covers some of the most beautiful scenery in Hong Kong, including remote and unspoilt beaches, ancient forests, nature trails, reservoirs and steep hills.

Enjoy!

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My first 100km of 2012!

Having never been to any part of Asia before, I was more then excited when the opportunity to go to Hong Kong came through my inbox in December.   I had just entered a rest period for a few weeks but with the thought of running at the Vibram 100km Trail Race in February, my down time was cut short. I resumed training in January, giving myself 6 weeks to prepare as best as I could in our Canadian winter weather.

I wasn’t sure what to expect in Hong Kong but I was eager for the experience. I left Vancouver on an afternoon flight last Monday and arrived into Hong Kong on Tuesday evening.  I managed to sleep most of the 13hr flight but the time difference and jet lag definitely took its toll.  Grant Guise from NZ and Ryan Sandes from South Africa, my two other Salomon team-mates had already arrived.  It was great to see them again and catch up on their past year of adventures and races.

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