Category Archives: Marathon des Sables

Broken ….

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Mark Lyons

The Finish Line …… I returned home from the Marathon Des Sable totally exhausted, with debilitating blisters all over both my feet and a burnt stomach lining from an overdose of pain killers… almost 2 weeks later after a gallon … Continue reading →

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The whole is far greater than the sum of its parts…….

Posted on April 14, 2011 by Mark Lyons

The whole is far greater than the sum of its parts……. A quick recap…… 6 months ago I had an idea to enter a world famous race called “The Marathon Des Sable”, just an idea, I then emailed for info … Continue reading →

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Thank you …..

Posted on April 14, 2011 by Mark Lyons

Thank you ….. Ive had a fair amount of email about when my next blog post is coming  , the actual story of my Marathon Des Sable, so a quick post to say that I have started it and it … Continue reading →

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NEWS JUST IN – Mark has completed the Marathon Des Sables

Posted on April 9, 2011 by Mark Lyons

Editor’s Note: I have just recieved a text from Mark from the middle of the Sahara Desert. He only has text messaging for the moment but will be online properly soon. The message he asked me to pass on: My … Continue reading →

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