Hunter

When asked how he often starts slowly but finishes fast and strong in a SCMP interview, John Ellis, a Hong Kong-based elite trail runner, said:

“Most people think I’m accelerating during a race but I’m just trying to run the same pace from start to finish. It’s others who are slowing down! The trick is to ignore that little voice saying “you’re going too slow” or “you shouldn’t be behind so-and-so”, and it definitely takes some practice to get it right. When it works, it’s a great feeling as you’re the hunter, not the hunted, when the going gets tough."