~ musings and meanderings
about all things trail ~
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 20 years of trail, racing through canyons, on beaches, deserts, islands, glaciers, salt flats, over mountains, escarpments and peaks. Seven years ago I added a coaching focus, passing on the lessons I’ve learned to help others seeking to reach beyond their comfort zones discover their full potential.
Interview with Terence Vrugtman
This week’s interview is with Johannesburg-based Terence “Actionman” Vrugtman, who I’ve met over the past few years at the Lesotho Ultra Trail, and whose photos capture for me the very essence of mountain running.
Festive fruit cake
It’s festive season, and no matter whether you celebrate Christmas or you don’t, this time of year is a great excuse for fruit cake.
This recipe is so easy, and so delicious, and so packed with energy it’s perfect as a tea time treat or as fuel during training.
Interview with Hermien Webb
This week we meet Hermien Webb, Thabazimbi-based amateur photographer with an uncanny ability to capture gut-wrenchingly deep emotions in a single click. Predominantly a street photographer, Hermien also shoots desert races.
Interview with Nick Muzik
This week we meet active lifestyle and adventure sports photographer Nick Muzik, fresh off Table Mountain after shooting Ultra-Trail Cape Town 2017.
Interview with Chris Hitchcock
“To me, photography is the simultaneous recognition, in a fraction of a second, of the significance of an event.” Henri Cartier-Bresson If photography is the art of capturing a decisive moment, then adventure- and sports photography must surely be the pinnacle of...
chewy muesli cookies
There's nothing quite like sinking your teeth into a chunky, crunchy muesli cookie that tastes of all things real and wholesome. That's why I love these - they're crunchy yet chewy, and they really hit the spot. Ingredients 110g butter 100g Muscavado...
Sachets at road races? They suck.
Excess. It’s everywhere. We’re surrounded by it every hour of every day. And I’m not referring to the obscene excesses of capitalism – those are enormous in their own right, and not something I wish to touch on in this blog post. The excess I’m talking about is...
Rockhoppin’ granola
This recipe is close to my heart – it was given to me years ago by the owner of a wonderful wholefoods deli that made the most incredible food. Sadly, the deli is no more, but fortunately this recipe remains, and will live forever. Ingredients 1.2kg rolled...
Ginger bran muffins
I've been baking these muffins for years - they're so easy, don't require an electric mixer, and are an ideal whip-up-a-batch-in-a-jiffy filler for hungry hoards. *Runners, be warned: if you're running a race the next day, best keep away from these - they're a great...
Power peanut butter balls
I’m a monster fan of peanut butter – it’s wicked stuff, so I make sure I only ever buy the less evil version: without added salt or sugar. (Why anyone would want to add sugar to peanut butter anyway is quite beyond me.) These are a great two-bite snack for anytime...
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