HK100 2025 ✅ TOP 10 Gear & Nutrition Suggestion
Posted on December 24 2024
Getting ready for #HK100? To help you do you best in next month's race, we’ve compiled a checklist for HK100 2025!
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1. #T8 Ultra Sherpa Shorts - Super lightweight but gives you incredible storage capacity to accommodate all your necessities (including poles) with four high-elasticity mesh pockets, you’ll experience comfort without any bounce.
"Perfect for running HK100 without a backpack. I fit three soft flasks, rain jacket, phone, poles, head torch and gels, and all with zero bounce." - John Ellis, 14-time Hong Kong 100 Finisher and Co-Founder of T8.
2. Lupine Piko Headlamp - This top-tier F1 headlamp features an impressive battery capacity lasting as long as 126 hours, providing an output of 1800 lumens and adhering to IP67 and IK09 ratings for water and impact resistance. Weighing only 55 grams, it also offers a red light option that maintains visibility even at the peak of the misty Tai Mo Shan mountain
3. Gipron Mont Blanc Carbon Poles – The HK100 features an extensive route measuring 103km, with an elevation increase that surpasses 5,300m. It is advisable to carry trekking poles, especially as the race progresses and steeper inclines emerge, which can be taxing! The Gipron 310 Mont Blanc Carbon 4 is exceptionally light, weighing merely 110g per pole. It boasts a foldable design for convenient packing, a straightforward locking system resistant to rust in humid environments, durable carbon fibre build, and a tungsten carbide tip that ensures a firm grip on various surfaces.
4. Mini Phone - Every grams counts! Looking for a super lightweight phone to meet race mandatory kit requirements? This should be the one for you. It weighs only 16 grams! We have tested it and the sound quality is great and the most amazing part is you can still make ONE call after you remove the SIM card!
5. Yamatune 5 Toe Socks are designed for excellent toe grip on various surfaces. They incorporate a "spider arch support system," to prevent arch drop, maintain shock absorption, and reduce fatigue. Additionally, the soles are adorned with silicone rubber dots to guarantee exceptional toe grip and the 5 toes to help you avoid blisters and stay focused for your race.
6. COROS PACE Pro - What’s the worst scenario in a 100km event? Your watch could die on you! Equip yourself with the latest PACE Pro, featuring an impressive battery life (38 hours in GPS mode) and a brilliant 1500nit AMOLED touch screen display to ensure you stay on course throughout your competition.
7. ALTRA Mont Blanc Carbon - Elliot Froidevaux gave these shoes a remarkable endorsement after wearing them right out of the box during last year’s 2024 HK100 Grand Sam. Additionally, Wu Yuanyuan, who placed 3rd overall in the women's category at the 2024 HK100, also sported these shoes! For optimal performance, the ALTRA Mont Blanc Carbon stands out as a top-tier racing shoe for the HK100 event.
8. CRAMPFIX – This could be your life saver for any long distance race! Muscle cramps can severely impact your performance and we have seen it happen to a lot of top runners. CrampFix is the only product on the planet that can CURE muscles cramp instantly with low dosage. Always carry one in your pocket, it could be a game changer for your next race.
9. Beet It Shot – Follow Eliud Kichoge’s tip and take Beetroot shot before your race. Beetroot is rich in nitrates, which enhance the production of nitric oxide in the bloodstream and significantly improve athletic performance, endurance and recovery! Take one shot 30 minutes before the race starts. To optimize benefits, we recommend you take one shot daily for up to six days leading up to the HK100.
10. CEP Compression Calf Sleeves - The Compression Calf Sleeves help you maintain focus. They combat fatigue, stave off cramping, and give you the sensation of lighter, stronger legs due to CEP's medically graded compression extending from the ankle to the calf. The Smart Dry Extreme Air Technology adjusts to varying weather conditions, keeping you cool and dry in warmth while ensuring warmth and comfort in cooler climates.
Wishing you all the best as you prepare for the HK100! Make sure you have the appropriate equipment and nutrition to perform at your peak during the race!
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