Author Archives: Mark Lyons

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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Merry Christmas one and all …..

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Mark Lyons

. Merry Christmas one and all ….. 2011 has been another amazing year , one of both great success and heartbreaking failure. ..What with my decision to close my High street business’ due to the effects of the recession , the … Continue reading →

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Home on the range ……….

Posted on November 29, 2011 by Mark Lyons

Home on the range ………. After nearly 8 weeks away including a Himalayan mountain race and almost 2 weeks in Cyprus followed by several weekends in London I finally had a free weekend to enjoy the Scottish Borders and its beauty, and I have … Continue reading →

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