Author Archives: Mark Lyons

Running the Borders Abbey Way ….

Posted on January 10, 2013 by Mark Lyons

Borders Abbey WAy …. The last half of 2012 has seen me suffer badly from tendonitis deep within my knee and my fitness was waning  as quickly as my tummy was swelling 😉 but all is not lost as finally during the 6 … Continue reading →

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Men of Porage … hardened biking !!

Posted on November 27, 2012 by Mark Lyons

  There is a race that is a myth to many , one that most are never likely to see , it’s a mystery held deep within the European mountain bike community. A race where invitation is the only means … Continue reading →

Posted in Adventure, charity, Marathon des Sables, Motivation | 3 Comments

Alan Watts ….

Posted on October 10, 2012 by Mark Lyons

Alan Watts …. Since my youth I have had a strong interest in both the nature that surrounds me and who I am within it, not in a flaky way I might add ! 😉  I’m not dancing in the streets shaking my tambourine just yet 🙂  but … Continue reading →

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Penchrise Pen Hill race …

Posted on October 8, 2012 by Mark Lyons

Penchrise Pen Hill race … Description……….. 23rd of September 2012Parking and registration at Stobs disused camp site (GR500094), 4 miles south of Hawick on B6399 (turn off at war memorial near Woodfoot Bridge).Race takes place on farmland with livestock, so … Continue reading →

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