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Tag: edinburgh marathon

Posted on20 April 201321 July 2021Fitness & Exercise

The Edinburgh countdown

by Just FrancesLeave a comment on The Edinburgh countdown

Five weeks from tomorrow, I will be running the Edinburgh Marathon. I am, to say the least, unprepared. But I’m not about to let a lack…

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Posted on12 February 201320 July 2021Fitness & Exercise, Health & Wellness

Marathon madness

by Just FrancesLeave a comment on Marathon madness

Two years ago, I decided to sign up for my “one and only” marathon. And I ran that marathon and insisted I would never do one again. And…

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About Just Frances

Just Frances is a personal website maintained by me, Frances Ryan. I am a quirky runner, writer, thinker, drinker, crafter, adventurer, and researcher. I am also a daughter, sister, aunty, friend, and widow. But mostly, I am just Frances. (She/Her)

I blog about my life, including my travels and adventures, my experiences with PKD and ITP, my life as a young(ish) widow, and my life in general, really. Learn more about the topics I write about here.

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