Many people fall in love with running and travel at the same time. Ask those Aussies running from Bondi to Coogee beaches and you know what I mean. The equivalent for Hong Kong runners would be the iconic MacLehose Trail stretching from San Kung to Tuen Mun.
After my fall injury at another trail one week ago, I decided to take a break and slow down. That's part of the reason I went for a walk – instead of run – along the Section 4 of the MacLehose Trail today. The chance to stretch my legs and savour the scenic vistas, by itself, is mesmerising.
As I picked up the pace near the midpoint of my route and made a dash up a few steps with my recovering left knee, there's something inexplicably satisfying about a short run without pain. I dared not to run too much, giving way to a sort of modesty. More importantly, an entirely humble feeling of gratitude.
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