by Linda Doke | 23 Feb 2023 | All Articles, Running Health
photo credit Chris Hitchcock The human spirit is an amazing strength within us all. I believe every one of us is capable of doing anything we set our mind to, but it cannot happen automatically – it takes action, effort, determination, and facing our fears. Last...
by Linda Doke | 17 Feb 2023 | All Articles, Running Health
photo credit Ian Corless In last week’s post I spoke about the importance of self-belief – about how we build barriers and set limitations for ourselves. The post looked at how so many things were once said to be not just out of reach but not humanly possible,...
by Linda Doke | 10 Feb 2023 | All Articles, Running Health
Ryan Sandes running in the Alps above Chamonix – photo credit Kelvin Trautman. In my last post I spoke about clutter, and how easy it is to become bogged down in our lives by unnecessary things. It’s often said that the most difficult part of any race is getting...
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 | 10 Sep 2020 | All Articles, Running Health
There is a disturbing affliction stalking competitive sport these days. It’s insidious in its strength, slowly, silently and steadily eating its way into the very marrow of those who love sport the most. It affects men and women of all ages and of any level in their...