Kate Nokwe
Friday, August 15, 2014
Back in 2012 when I still did the Braamfontien to Zoo Lake, Zoo Lake to Braamfontein jogging missions with Letoya, yes via Jan Smuts, that's why hills are my best friend and I would rather do uphill than downhill. I used to look at the Nike Running ZA facebook page every thursday hoping they had posted the pictures from the wednesday run club. I would always look at her and think yoh this women is fit! but more like a guy from kasi would say it. 2 years later I finally get a chance to interview her.
Q. Tell us a little bit about who you are and what you do for a living?
Q. Tell us a little bit about who you are and what you do for a living?
A. Well I'm
Kate, from the Eastern Cape. Currently in Jozi working as a Sport Journalist
for eNCA.
Q. How do you
balance your exercise regime and your professional life?
A. Some
days I'm lazier than others. But generally the earlier I go to gym the better. I
play a couple of sports though (Indoor Volleyball, Action Netball and 5-a side
Soccer), so my early morning lazy days are usually days I have these in the
evening, so I hardly miss a day.
Q. What does your
weekly fitness regime consist of?
A. As
mentioned sport in the evenings and Saturdays. But mornings are running and or
gym, and I just received a bike for 94.7 Cycle Challenge so I'm adding that.
Last year I was introduced to Crossfit, and I got hooked right away, and
although I have taken an unintended break, I'm looking to going back by end of
August.
Q. When and why did
you start running?
A. I often
joke that my mom put me on a track field whilst in nappies. That's how long
I've enjoyed running. Everyone in my family ran until they had a 'choice' hehe.
Q. What motivates to
go out there, when you do not feel like it?
A. A good
tune and seeing other people on the road. The little 'cult' runners feel like
they are part of keeps you there.
Q. What is the
longest distance you have ran?
A. 15kms
Q. What do you love about running?
A. It makes
me fit into my jeans more :P
Q. What do you hate
about running?
A. I still
haven't mastered breathing. After all this time I'm still doing it wrong and it
frustrates me because I know I can go much faster.
Q. What gives you
the confidence to run in the streets?
A. Safety.
I swear I get this sense that even career criminals protect joggers. It's odd
Q. How do you think
running can empower women?
A. It's
part of taking control of your health, how you look, feel and the feeling you
get that no one can take away from you
Q. What would you
like to achieve in the future in terms of running?
A. A sub 55
10K
Q. How do you
envision the future of running?
A. More and
more people are starting to realize the importance of taking care of health and
running is basic and even cheaper than therapy. So the future is looking great.
Q. What do you think
about the lack of exercise among the youth?
A. It's a
problem. I played on the street till the 5pm lights came on. Today kids spend
hours on non-active activities. It's sad, they have no idea what they're
missing out on.
Q. What was your
best running experience?
A. That
first Nike #RunJozi race. Running in Hilbrow at night, rainbow nation became
alive. The Slow Mag Marathon in 2013. It was not the race itself, but it was my
first time running for charity. The pre-race campaigns were amazing.
Q. What was your
worst running experience?
A. Never
had one, I've enjoyed runs more than others and disliked many, but they weren't
terrible experiences.
Q. How do you push
through the pain?
A. The
thought of looking great in my jeans. heheh
Q. What is your
favourite shoe to run in?
A. Nike
Lunar Glides
Q. What can you not
run without?
A. Music. I
tried.. I need the distraction
Q. What advice can
you give somebody who wants to start running?
A. Put your
shoes on and start walking...
Q. Which Social
media sites are you on and how can one follow you?
A. Instagram
and Twitter - @This_Kate, Facebook - Kate Nokwe
BUT WAIT!!!! THERE'S MORE, she is also the queen of handstands
BUT WAIT!!!! THERE'S MORE, she is also the queen of handstands
On that note, did you know? @this_kate is also a member of a mens 5 a side soccer team. There is not stopping her
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