Tag Archives: Ultra Marathon

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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Running the Borders Abbey Way ….

Posted on January 10, 2013 by Mark Lyons

Borders Abbey WAy …. The last half of 2012 has seen me suffer badly from tendonitis deep within my knee and my fitness was waning  as quickly as my tummy was swelling 😉 but all is not lost as finally during the 6 … 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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Himalayan 100 , running on the roof of the World..

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Mark Lyons

My Himalayan 100 race was out of this world ,  a roller-coaster of emotion from start to finish , its been a long time since I have had so many good things going on in my life , so much … Continue reading →

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