Category Archives: himalaya

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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The Grand Canyon of the Himalaya …………………………

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Mark Lyons

Mark Lyons Himalaya The Grand Canyon of the Himalaya ………………………… We had been travelling for 17 hours, over mountain passes 20,000 feet high and across a desert that appeared to stretch the entire length of India! , but now I … 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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Himalaya Report 3

Posted on October 22, 2011 by Mark Lyons

Ran my heart out in the last stage today , a high pass through the Jungle near Majurbajung , just a short stage of 17 miles but the first six miles must have climbed over 5000 feet in a totally … Continue reading →

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