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Rockhoppin’ Trail

about Linda Doke

Three decades (plus) of ultra-distance running began with a chunk of years on tar (incl 10 Comrades, 16 Two Oceans) and followed with more than 25 years of trail, racing through canyons, on beaches, deserts, islands, glaciers, salt flats, over mountains, escarpments and peaks. Nine years ago I began coaching, passing on the ultra-running lessons I’ve learned to help others seeking to reach beyond their comfort zones discover their full potential.

Earth and sky to meet at the Lesotho Ultra Trail

Earth and sky to meet at the Lesotho Ultra Trail

In August 2012 I posted a blog warning you trail junkies out there to get ready for the arrival of Skyrunning in South Africa (read that blog post here). Well, that time has come! The news is out. It's official. 30th November, northern Lesotho. Carve the date in your...

Much Ad(d)o about Running

Much Ad(d)o about Running

There’s nothing quite like tight competition to introduce a twist to a race, churn things up and add a whole lot of spice to the mix. This year’s Addo 76km did exactly that, and the results reflected it. This was the ninth running of the Addo 50 Miler. Two factors...

Kilian Jornet, trail champ of our time

Kilian Jornet, trail champ of our time

How does one do justice in a simple blogpost to someone whose achievements have rocked the trail running world for the past (8) years, and whose victories are too numerous to list on a single page. I’d say it’s a pretty tough challenge, but one which I shall attempt –...

Mekong River Run

Mekong River Run

 Running on tired legs never feels great. A couple of days on the trot can make the legs feel like lead and leave you wondering where all your fitness has gone. But next time you have that heavy-legged feeling like you’re pulling a trailer, imagine running a full...

Not an end, rather a new beginning

Not an end, rather a new beginning

Today’s a good day. In fact, it’s a great day! Not only is it the start of the festive season and, for many, holiday time, but it’s also NOT the end of the world. The Mayans were only kidding. What really happened is they ran out of space on their calendar. So,...

Grand Raid de la Réunion 2012 – race report

Grand Raid de la Réunion 2012 – race report

It looked just like a night carnival – masses of excited, colourfully dressed people crowding the street, loud vibey music pounding to the beat at maxi volume, bright lights everywhere, photographers and TV crew rushing around eagerly. Only, this wasn’t a carnival at...

Grand Raid for Solomon’s Haven

Grand Raid for Solomon’s Haven

On Thursday night, I’ll be lining up at the start of what will undoubtedly be the most difficult race I’ve ever done. It’s the Grand Raid de la Réunion (also known as La Diagonale des Fous – the Diagonal of Madmen), a classic trail 100 miler that’s notorious for its...

A sterling    world in miniature

A sterling world in miniature

The best thing about having my own blog is that I can write about anything I want. Ninety-nine percent of the time that’s running, but every now and then, something else sneaks in, and this is one of those. Everyone with a zest for life knows that harnessing that...

next up: Grand Raid de la Réunion

next up: Grand Raid de la Réunion

In 15 days’ time I'll be lined up on the start line of my toughest challenge yet - the 20th running of the Grand Raid de la Réunion.  Nicknamed La Diagonale des Fous (the diagonal of madmen), this 100 miler cuts a diagonal course from south to north across...

Tenzing, king o’ the mountains

Tenzing, king o’ the mountains

When I was a newbie blogger, I wrote this post about my little buddy Tenzing. As my blog now has a far wider audience, and my little guy is so loved by everyone who meets him, I think it's time to re-introduce him - according to him his territory is every mountaintop...

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