Tag Archives: MS Scotland

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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James Messer , a Borders Legend !!

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Mark Lyons

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 →

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39 miles and a bit ………………..

Posted on September 29, 2011 by Mark Lyons

39 miles and a bit ……………….. My need for a last 100+ mile training week and the fact I am only 2 weeks away from my Himalayan 100 race , I decided to pull out all the stops and go for a … Continue reading →

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Equilibrium …………

Posted on September 20, 2011 by Mark Lyons

Equilibrium …………   Equilibrium “the condition of a system in which competing influences are balanced” Events over the past few days have had me accept some serious truths and start to re-evaluate just who I am and where I am … Continue reading →

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