Author Archives: Mark Lyons

Cateran55 mountain trail race….. 55 miles is a lot of running !

Posted on May 27, 2012 by Mark Lyons

. Cateran55 mountain trail race….. 55 miles is a lot of running !  I had definitely been better prepared for a race but this was one journey I really didn’t want to miss, even if I was guaranteed a tough time…  So I … Continue reading →

Posted in Adventure, Marathon des Sables, mountain running, Ultrathon | 3 Comments

End of the winter…………..

Posted on March 30, 2012 by Mark Lyons

End of the winter………….. Well that’s the end of the winter and what a send off its had this year, kicked right back into touch by 20+ degrees temperatures and long sun soaked days… Cold, wet and windy weather get … Continue reading →

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The Art O’Neil Ultra-race……what a way to spend a weekend.

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Mark Lyons

Art O’Neill was an Irish bandit who was arrested and held at Dublin castle, later escaping at midnight one cold January night back in 1592, his Ultra race follows the 35 mile escape route that he used , it runs through … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas one and all …..

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Mark Lyons

. Merry Christmas one and all ….. 2011 has been another amazing year , one of both great success and heartbreaking failure. ..What with my decision to close my High street business’ due to the effects of the recession , the … Continue reading →

Posted in Mojo | 8 Comments