Stephen Lau

Team Running Free Markham

Member Since: 2024

Occupation: Supply Chain

Home: Barrie, ON

About Me: Gained interest in running in 2018 while in Japan to stay fit and became hooked after moving back to Barrie and meeting a friend who is a trail runner. I entered my first trail race in 2022 then trained for my first Marathon in 2023 and 55k trail race later in the year. I love being able to run in nature for a long time and meet up with people who are as crazy about running as I am.

Sports: Soccer, trail running, road running

Athletic Goals: Complete 50 miler (Haliburton Forest Race 2024) then 100 miler Sulphur Springs 2025

My most catastrophic racing experience was: Almost pooping myself on training runs 🙏 Spraining ankle 3 weeks out from race. 🏥

My most memorable racing experience was: First year of marathon and ultra training. Meeting new friends trail running and racing.

Favourite Racing Gear: Nike Vaporfly Next 2% Salomon Ultraglide 2 Hoka Speedgoat 4 Adidas Takumi Sen 9 Saucony Triumph Outdoor Research and Ciele 5 panel hats

Favourite Race: Creemore vertical challenge

Favourite Race Food: Bagels/ sandwiches with PB and J Onigiri Umeboshi Wraps with peanut butter and honey Gummies Gu espresso and chocolate flavours. Vanilla bean is not bad too. Skratch or Nuun usually lemon lime