Tag Archives: Mountain Running

The indomitable Paul Giblin …. Ultrarunner extraordinaire

Posted on December 22, 2014 by Mark Lyons

I met Paul Giblin years ago,way before he was the running monster he is today. A modest, friendly and warm character that I liked instantly .. , we stayed friends and I’ve watched him grow into one of the UKs … 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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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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