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Part.2 SS.Exmouth 75 years on the bottom
SS.EXMOUTH was a 5,120 American cargo steamer originally laid down as the Colosse SS but completed as the Blue Triangle SS for the American Government. In 1928 she was sold and renamed EXMOUTH Ss. On the 31st July 1944 she … Continue reading
Posted in Adventure, diving, Uncategorized
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James Messer , a Borders Legend !!
James Messer , a Borders Legend !! Many years ago as a fledgling Ice climber I was lucky enough to get a chance to climb with James Messer. He was a talented all-round climber and already an experienced veteran of the Ice , with … Continue reading
Posted in Motivation, Uncategorized
Tagged 786, challenge, Charity, Donate, Hawick, james messer, MS Scotland, MS Society, MS. MS Scotland, runner786, Ultra Running
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Different moods …………..
Different moods ………….. I wrote my last post when I was feeling a little somber , unhappy even , my training was over , I had entered the taper phase leading up to the Gobi Desert race , … Continue reading
Posted in Marathon des Sables, Training, Ultrathon, Uncategorized
Tagged 786, Art O Neill, challenge, Charity, Gobi Ultrathon, Hawick, hill running, Marathon Des Sables, Mark Lyons, Mountain Running, MS Scotland, MS Society, MS. MS Scotland, Running, Sahara, Sandbaggers, Scotland, scottish borders, Scottish Ultra, TD9, The toughest foot race on earth, Training, Ultra Marathon, Ultrathon, www.runner786.com
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Broken ….
The Finish Line …… I returned home from the Marathon Des Sable totally exhausted, with debilitating blisters all over both my feet and a burnt stomach lining from an overdose of pain killers… almost 2 weeks later after a gallon … Continue reading