by Linda Doke | 2 Feb 2023 | All Articles, Running Health
My second article in the Living With Purpose series highlights the importance of simplicity in the journey to focus on the three Ps: passion, purpose, and perseverance. These are the three vital ingredients for endurance running. And actually, they’re essential...
by Linda Doke | 27 Jan 2023 | All Articles, Running Health
A few years ago I was commissioned by a health and wellness centre in London to write a series of articles, from the perspective of an ultra-runner, on the power that POSITIVITY plays in the achieving of challenging goals. The series of articles was called Living With...
by Linda Doke | 4 Aug 2022 | All Articles, Featured Races
Life’s a beach… and then you run one! If you’re looking for a trail run to simply cruise from start to finish, then Whale of Trail’s not the one for you. This race finish is not easy to bag. Sure, as ultras go this one’s at the shorter end of the ultra-distance...
by Linda Doke | 3 Jul 2022 | All Articles, Featured Races
Whoever thought Treasure Island was only a book hasn’t experienced the idyllic simplicity of Mozambique’s Inhaca Island. Fresh coconuts, chilled Mac-Mahon 2M (Moz’s local brew), pregos, palm trees, prawn platters, burnt-golden sunsets through the mangroves, sand...
by Linda Doke | 29 Oct 2021 | All Articles
I was running in Salomons long before I became sponsored by the brand in 2008. So, let me put this out there straight up: I’m biased. There’re many, many reasons I believe Salomon is the best trail brand out there. But that’s not what I’m here to chat about on this...
by Linda Doke | 18 Sep 2021 | All Articles
Taperitis – it may not be a medical term but sure as hell it should be. It’s a horrible condition, often contagious, common amongst superfit athletes preparing for a big race. The onset of symptoms can occur one to three weeks prior to race day, and include...
