• About Linda Doke


    I’ve been running for about 24 years, always with a preference for long distance and ultras. Having been a roadie for the first decade, I have my fair share of Comrades and Two Oceans ultras under my belt, but I came to my senses when I moved to Cape Town 15 years ago and found trail. I’ve never looked back….


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Interview with Kelvin Trautman
Posted On 27th February 2018

Kelvin Trautman is renowned not only for his athletic prowess of running up near-vertical slopes on the heels of race leaders, but for his mastery of adventure photography across the globe. Kelvin the photographer has carved a name for himself internationally in less than a decade, but Kelvin the man remains the humble, modest, tousle-haired Kelvin we know and love. This is an interview with one of South Africa’s crème de la crème of action photography.

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Interview with Ian Corless
20th February 2018

“It's that connection of all things that makes me whole...” This week’s photographer is a personal favourite. Ian Corless is world renowned on the global trail running stage, and his work …


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Interview with Andrew King
13th February 2018

“Our time there taught us some simple lessons that we often forget in the rush of life...”   I first meet Andrew King – aka “GI” for rather complicated reasons that will …


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Interview with Craig Kolesky
6th February 2018

“Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life”.   Craig Kolesky is a big gun. As a Red Bull photographer, he has shot …


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Interview with Jeff Ayliffe
30th January 2018

“ I always seek to find images that capture the character of the athlete, or that in some way tell a story that’s unfolding.”   Jeff Ayliffe is one of those special …


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Interview with Peter Kirk
23rd January 2018

“Congratulations! Today is your day. You're off to Great Places! You're off and away!” Dr Seuss   Like many adventure sports photographers, Peter Kirk has shot trail, MTB and adventure races. …


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Interview with Erik Vermeulen
16th January 2018

“The one thing I’m really passionate about is potential – human potential. When I’m shooting an event, I try to capture the quest that everyone has: to run faster, further, …

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  • About Linda Doke


    I’ve been running for about 24 years, always with a preference for long distance and ultras. I confess, I was a roadie for the first decade, and have my fair share of Comrades and Two Oceans ultras under my belt, but I came to my senses when I moved to Cape Town 15 years ago and found trail. I’ve never looked back….

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  • Reference from Rachel Manyathi, ultra-trail runner

    “Three important factors were critical for me in a coach: running background, coaching philosophy, and my needs.
    Linda fits the bill on each of those counts.
    She has more than 24 years of running on road and trails, many of those as an elite. That is one helluva lot of experience and knowledge, (which she always shares with enthusiasm), particularly about trail as that’s where her passion is.
    I would describe her coaching philosophy as a simple and yet rich approach. She believes “Don’t be afraid to dream big, together we’ll make it attainable”.
    Although I’m not the only runner that Linda coaches, my programme is designed solely for my needs, my racing plan and my abilities. With Linda, there is no one-size-fits-all kind of programme. Her emphasis on coaching “individuals” is a winner.

    So, all in all, she gets it. Women Rock💪"