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Tag: inverness

Posted on28 September 201526 September 2020Fitness & Exercise, Health & Wellness

Saving the best for last!

by Just FrancesLeave a comment on Saving the best for last!

I ran my last Loch Ness Marathon yesterday. (Maybe.) And I accomplished a PB whilst doing it—which was totally unexpected. Even better, I am nowhere…

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Posted on13 September 201529 September 2020Fitness & Exercise, Health & Wellness

Half BraemarAthon

by Just Frances2 Comments on Half BraemarAthon

My crazy month of races began today with the Braemar Half Marathon—after forgoing last weekend’s planned 10K in favour for a wee ride on the choo-choo train. I am…

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Posted on9 March 201511 November 2020Fitness & Exercise, Health & Wellness

Half a disappointment

by Just Frances2 Comments on Half a disappointment

Yesterday was my first race of the year, and was my slowest-ever half marathon. I am, to say the least, disappointed. Still, I finished the 31st…

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Posted on7 March 201512 November 2020Travel & Adventure

The Wardlaw Mausoleum

by Just FrancesLeave a comment on The Wardlaw Mausoleum

I’m up in Kirkhill this weekend for tomorrow’s Inverness Half Marathon, and have managed to get a bit of sightseeing in—along with the obligatory pre-race carb-loading. And, of course,…

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Posted on29 September 201411 November 2020Fitness & Exercise, Health & Wellness

Ness, again

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Yesterday was the 2014 Loch Ness Marathon, with 2,478 people crossing the finish line at the end of the gruelling 26.2-mile course. I was one of…

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Posted on9 March 201411 November 2020Fitness & Exercise, Health & Wellness

A new PB!

by Just Frances2 Comments on A new PB!

Wow, oh wow! I just don’t know what to say other than that. Just … Wow!! (Don’t worry; I’ll manage to find more words, too.)…

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Posted on7 March 201427 September 2020Fitness & Exercise, Health & Wellness

Ready to run

by Just FrancesLeave a comment on Ready to run

I’m heading to Inverness later today for a fun and exciting weekend of running. And for as much as I’ve been dreading it, I’m kind…

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Posted on30 October 201327 September 2020Travel & Adventure

Mommy and Me: UK Tour 2012

by Just Frances2 Comments on Mommy and Me: UK Tour 2012

On October 9, 2012, my Mommy showed up in Scotland for a three-week visit, leaving on October 30, 2012. Yes—a full year ago! At the…

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Posted on1 October 201212 November 2020Fitness & Exercise, Musings & Ramblings

Three cheers for the cheerers

by Just Frances3 Comments on Three cheers for the cheerers

Well, that’s the Loch Ness Marathon done, and I am pleased to say that I improved my time over last year. The weather was pretty…

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Posted on29 September 201217 September 2020Fitness & Exercise

Heading to the start

by Just Frances2 Comments on Heading to the start

In about 24 hours, I will be running my second marathon. I know I’d said I was only ever doing one, but I was kind…

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Posted on31 July 201229 September 2020Travel & Adventure

My summer holidays: A wee highland tour

by Just Frances4 Comments on My summer holidays: A wee highland tour

I don’t know if it’s fair to say that I’ve been on my summer holidays, since I’ve been an unemployed student for the last year+,…

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Posted on28 March 201113 September 2020Everyday Life, Travel & Adventure

We’ll be back!

by Just Frances5 Comments on We’ll be back!

Way back in March 2002 my bestest friend ever whom I’ve known for, like, ever and ever came to visit me in Scotland. And she…

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