Author Archives: Mark Lyons

Men of Porage … hardened biking !!

Posted on November 27, 2012 by Mark Lyons

  There is a race that is a myth to many , one that most are never likely to see , it’s a mystery held deep within the European mountain bike community. A race where invitation is the only means … Continue reading →

Posted in Adventure, charity, Marathon des Sables, Motivation | 3 Comments

Alan Watts ….

Posted on October 10, 2012 by Mark Lyons

Alan Watts …. Since my youth I have had a strong interest in both the nature that surrounds me and who I am within it, not in a flaky way I might add ! 😉  I’m not dancing in the streets shaking my tambourine just yet 🙂  but … 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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Running, walking and hobbling in Chamonix…… TDS UTMB

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Mark Lyons

“After reading this I shook my head and laughed at my own antics , so I think for the benefit of readers new to this blog Id better explain a little , I have a degenerative shoulder injury sustained while … Continue reading →

Posted in mountain running, Ultrathon | Tagged , , , , | 5 Comments