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

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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Races , respect and big changes !

Races , respect and big changes !   I’ve not done a great deal of miles this week , 22 miles on the road and 10 miles on a treadmill in preparation for Saturday, this is fine as I am tapering for the … Continue reading

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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

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Equilibrium …………

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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