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Two training weeks in Chamonix in the books! 🏔️✨

Arriving here, I felt quite unfit 😅 - my body forgot what it feels like to run in big mountains. The first few runs were a real reality check and tested my patience. But as the miles added up, the legs finally remembered what to do, and by week two, I was actually enjoying every single step out on these trails again.

Running the recce of the CCC route is always such a confidence boost before the big day. Between the spectacular weather, the iconic views, and finally getting that good feeling back in the legs, every tough meter of climbing was so worth it.

Now, the hard training is done. The best reward? Having my family fly in to support me for my fourth time taking on this race. Taking these next few days to soak in these precious moments together before the energy in town turns up.

Next week is all about sharpening the mind and staying calm and collected. The mental pressure leading up to race day is always my final obstacle—one I’m still learning how to navigate. But bit by bit, we get there.

Time to rest, recharge, and get ready. 💛

#CCC #UTMB #TrailRunning #Chamonix

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🇰🇭 TEAM CAMBODIA AT SEATRC INDONESIA 🇰🇭

Congratulations, Team Cambodia! 👏

A special shoutout to two incredible performances on the podium:

🥇 Gold – Women's Short Trail 42K
Lucie Gerard (@luciegerard05)
⏱️ 08:04:39

🥈 Silver – Women's Mountain Vertical (Cianjur – Jakarta Open Trail Run Series 2026)
Laurie Phai (@lauriephai)
⏱️ 01:22:56

These medals belong to more than just two athletes. Behind every podium is an entire team that trained relentlessly, stood on the start line, and proudly represented Cambodia on some of the toughest terrain. Every runner who raced for Team Cambodia this weekend deserves recognition.

We at UGLOW, are incredibly proud to support Team Cambodia as their official apparel partner.

We build the kit. They put it to the test.

From pre-dawn training sessions to steep vertical climbs and demanding 42K races, every athlete competed in AIRGLOW—our latest generation of performance apparel.

Designed with AIRweave™️ fabric, laser-cut ventilation zones, and our signature lightweight construction, AIRGLOW is engineered to move heat away as fast as the body generates it, so athletes can focus on the trail—not their clothing.

AIRGLOW. Engineered to disappear. Built to perform.

The full AIRGLOW collection launches later this year. Stay tuned.

@uglowsport @niko_marechal @matuglow @romjdd

#UGLOWSport #AIRGLOW #RunNAKED #TrailRunning #SEATRC

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🎬 de fin sur le @seatrc
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C’est toujours une immense fierté de porter les couleurs du 🇰🇭 et de représenter le pays sur la scène internationale. Cette édition restera particulièrement marquante : @lauriephai , notre GOAT, réalise un superbe doublé en décrochant deux médailles 🥈 sur le KV et la course de montagne. De son côté, @luciegerard05 , pleine de fraîcheur et de détermination, s’impose brillamment en remportant 🥇 sur le trail court. Grâce à leurs performances, le Cambodge atteint une remarquable 3e place au classement général des médailles.

L’élan collectif ne s’arrête pas là : Lucie a également embarqué dans l’aventure son frère @romaingerar , qui signe une très belle 9e place sur le trail court, confirmant la dynamique positive de l’équipe.

En prenant un peu de recul, le chemin parcouru depuis 2019 est impressionnant. L’équipe a participé à quatre championnats du monde, deux championnats d’Asie du Sud-Est en tant que membre fondateur, et un (bientôt deux) championnat d’Asie-Pacifique. Chaque compétition est une nouvelle opportunité de rencontres, de retrouvailles et de progression collective. Être témoin de cette évolution depuis l’intérieur est une expérience profondément inspirante.

Sur le plan personnel, même avec une préparation limitée, prendre le départ reste un acte fort : celui de faire exister le pays dans les classements, notamment par équipe. Le KV a été exigeant, long, et la récupération courte avant la course de montagne. Deux épreuves difficiles, mais aussi deux expériences qui renforcent la motivation et donnent encore plus envie de revenir plus fort pour la suite.

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Less than 48h between pictures 1 and 2.
Let's bring the miles since the coming program is going to be quite demanding and exciting:

- 15th of March, @maratobarcelona to try to finally get this 2h30
- 28th of March, @lakezuri100 , after 9h47 in 2024, the aim is to make it faster (if I don't get lost as much, that will already massively help)
- 12th of April, @zuerich_marathon , well, we all need a second chance 😁✌🏼

Until then, train, hydrate, eat and sleep, nothing too fancy.

#itsallaboutpleasure

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First place at @hk100ultra ! And here are some insights on what was really happening on the course beyond the obvious.

I came into the race with no expectations, having been injured for a few months post CCC and just resumed running in December I was nowhere near race shape prior to the race. I honestly felt so strange, not knowing what was going to unfold on race day. I knew my only advantage was that I was feeling really really rested.

My goal was to run easy and just have a good day out on trails. That’s what I did for the first 30km. I felt so good that I decided to pick up the pace and follow the runner ahead of me as she was one of the favorites too. We ran together for the next 20km overtaking a few more girls.

Halfway through the race at the main CP we found ourselves in second and third place. I felt quite good so decided to keep on running at the same pace and to my surprise I was quickly alone tackling the main climbs of the race all by myself.

Being told I gained 4min on the leader at the following CP, I knew the game was on. I felt good and was curious whether I could potentially catch the first runner. This last part of the race was really painful last year and feeling so much better this year gave me a lot of confidence. In the end it went really well and with each CP I was getting closer and closer.

I caught @hauhatrailrunner on the top of Tai Mo Shan. We smiled, waited for one another and knew there was no battle to the finish line. We were happy to finish strong together, showing the rest of the world that there is such thing as friendly rivalry which does not always have to end in a sprint finish. Instead we both took a joint victory, hoping to inspire other women and pave the way for mothers like us.

#hk100 #runtoinspire #trailrunningwomen #asiatrailgirls #antaguanjun

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Fresh memories from an awesome day out on trails! Joint victory with the amazing @hauhatrailrunner and finally first place at the iconic @hk100ultra . Third time’s the charm! Thank you ANTA GUANJUN for this cool video showing my journey from start to finish and getting a glimpse of how much this victory depends on the dedication and effort of the whole team and not only the athlete running.

Forever grateful for the best support by my husband @matuglow , the dedicated crew of ANTA GUANJUN, and the perfect pair of shoes by @billythkim . More thanks to everyone else who helped me along the way to make this possible: @coach_scott_johnston @cardsbeargrylls @abovethecloudssport @maurten_official @leki.hongkong @julbo_hongkong

#trailrunning #antaguanjun #trailrunningwomen #asiatrailgirls #hk100

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Hong Kong Trail Running basics

#itsallaboutpleasure

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Transition from 2025 to 2026 with style.
From obscure trails in Rhône-Alpes to Okayama Castle, these past few weeks were both intense and well diversified.

The French part was about connecting with the family, not cooking and being fed, taking care of the little monsters (🐈‍⬛🐈‍⬛), while @asp_l was doing the same miles away (except the monsters part).

Then, finishing the year in Hong Kong with friends, and stupid runs to pass the 5000km mark, it was also the time to ensure that Fineprint was still to our taste. 🥑☕

Now, enjoying an in-law family trip in Japan, getting some well-deserved rest and too much ramen. 🍜

But, can it be too much ?

#itsallaboutpleasure

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My first year as a pro trail runner wasn’t about a single finish line—it was about proving to myself that I belong here. Looking back, a few moments truly defined this chapter.

📷 1: Hong Kong 100 — A Confident Start.

Racing on home turf where I once started my dreams of becoming a pro I placed 2nd place behind the strong Sunmaya Budha, with a new course record. A solid start to the year. 🏔️🥈

📷 2: Chongli 100 — The Pure, Unfiltered Joy.

My one and only victory of 2025, but one filled with pure happiness. Racing in China where my trail running journey once began, supported by my amazing team ANTA GUANJUN, and a finish-line surprise from @matuglow with flowers made it perfect. 🇨🇳🏆❤️

📷 3: CCC — The Dream I Carried in My Pocket.

5th place. A time that once lived only in my dreams. Crossing that line in Chamonix, I didn’t just find my limits—I found what was beyond them. And waiting there, in the chaos, was my family. Their hugs sealed the achievement; their presence was the reason it was possible.🇫🇷🙏

While this year didn’t end on a high note due to injury, looking back at these moments reminds me of an amazing and transformative first year as a pro. Grateful for every lesson, every peak, and every person who made it possible. Let’s see what 2026 brings next! 🚀

#MyFirstProYear #TrailRunning #UTMB #CCC #HongKong100 #Chongli100 #AntaGuanjun #Grateful #roadto2026

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UTMB week - The Race - TDS 2025

On that day, I spent quite some time with the Soundtrack of Stranger Things in my ears, a mix of classic pop, funk, disco twisted with some atmospheric and dark parts.
The race felt a bit like this.

First, by feeling very energetic, despite the start at 11:50pm, everything was going according to the plan, until at least Beaufort. Strong on the climbs, not shameful on the downhills and efficient all along, especially every time I could rely on @asp_l at the aid stations.

But TDS is not only 90k and definitely not just a night and a morning glory. When the sun was rising high and the heat getting the best out of me, the energy and my focus faded, all combined with a fever feeling. I ended up feeling a bit worried and had to seek for a medical check-up - "Tension is @6, you're just a bit tired by these first 110km" - After warning @asp_l that I may be late for supper, I decided to pursue my hike.

Enjoying the highs, managing the lows, trusting the process, that's somehow the essence of Ultra-Trail. So, surprisingly and amazingly, things eventually turned around, and some stamina that I didn't expect anymore kicked back, and I was off for a decent finish.

With @justin_jouade , we helped each other up to Les Contamines 🙏🏼, where I could finally see @asp_l again. From there, she could go home and not having to wait for me in the cold and dark. Me, I just had to revisit the classic Col du Tricot that I clocked 5' faster than my 2021's time, and trying to roll those unrollable downhills until Les Houches. There, @matuglow , @simon.com27 and @oliverzahlava gave me the final kick to push it through.

I landed at Place de L'église in 23h23, satisfied with the journey, feeling hungry for more, and blessed by all the care and kindness I received. Thank you everyone for all your messages 💓😌

Chamonix, it's just a goodbye until next time.
TDS, never say never, but this time, it really feels the journey is coming to an end. Thank you for everything.

#itsallaboutpleasure

#UTMB
#TDS2025

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The Grand Sam: a test of resilience and perseverance:

I've almost pulled out before it even started (DNS). Three times I considered DNS. After Translantau, I've been having some issues with my knee. I questioned that I could endure three days of racing on it. I've managed to get it under control. At the end of my peak week, I was telling myself to focus on not getting injured anymore, and then boom: sprained ankle. The exact same ankle I broke 3 years ago led to many other injuries as a chain of events. Again, I somehow managed to get it under control by taping it. I gained confidence again until 2 days before the first race, and then life threw another curveball at me. Out of nowhere, I caught a cold. I very rarely get sick and then this. What a bad timing! It felt that there was something trying to keep me from the start line. I lost confidence again and considered pulling out for safety reasons. Everyone would've said it's reasonable and the right sensible decision to take. I just couldn't let go. I didn't want another DNS or DNF. I needed to finish this race.

HK100 - Grand Sam Day 3:
The biggest, most competitive race in Asia and what a party all over the course! I want to first thank all the supporters, helpers, and fellow runners along the course. Everyone cheering you on, especially when realizing you're running a 100km race with 90km in your legs from the past two days. What a fantastic community! The biggest thank you goes, as always, to Manu (@wettstein_manuela), who keeps supporting me in all the crazy challenges no matter what. [Part 2 in comments]

@hk100ultra
@uglowteam
@uglowsport
@julbo_hongkong
@t8.run
@t8.hongkong
@bix_nutrition

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