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Posted on1 October 201112 July 2021Fitness & Exercise, Health & Wellness, Widow Life

Why run?

by Just Frances3 Comments on Why run?

I’m running my first – and last – ever marathon in the morning. I’m pretty excited about it, but at the same time, I’m rather dreading it. You see,…

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Posted on18 September 201112 July 2021Fitness & Exercise, Health & Wellness

One down; one long one to go

by Just Frances8 Comments on One down; one long one to go

I ran my first-ever non-American race today – a gentle 10K through my new home of Stirling. I’ve been neglecting my training so I was actually quite…

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Posted on7 August 201111 July 2021Fitness & Exercise, Health & Wellness, Travels, Adventures & Explorations

Running goodbyes

by Just Frances4 Comments on Running goodbyes

A few months ago, I decided that I wanted to run “one last race” with my nephews before I left for Scotland, so I searched…

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Posted on3 July 201110 July 2021Everyday Life, Fitness & Exercise

The last long weekend

by Just Frances4 Comments on The last long weekend

I’m in the homeland enjoying a four-day weekend before the start of my final (three-day) work week. And as it happens to be Pioneer Days…

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Posted on29 May 20119 July 2021Fitness & Exercise, Health & Wellness

The homeland half

by Just Frances6 Comments on The homeland half

Today was the Inaugural Homeland Memorial Weekend Half Marathon and I came in first place! No, really, I did! OK, in fairness I was the…

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Posted on2 May 201118 August 2021Fitness & Exercise, Health & Wellness, Musings & Ramblings

For the last time

by Just Frances2 Comments on For the last time

Well, folks, the Bloomsday 12K results are in. But I’m going to get all melancholy for a bit before I get to that part. You…

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Posted on1 May 20118 July 2021Fitness & Exercise, Health & Wellness

A bloomin’ recap

by Just Frances2 Comments on A bloomin’ recap

Bloomsday 2011 is over and I’m alive to tell the story! And after little-to-no training, that is a success in itself. Yay! I’ll not bore…

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Posted on30 April 20117 July 2021Fitness & Exercise

13295 + 48065 = Team Awesome

by Just Frances4 Comments on 13295 + 48065 = Team Awesome

OK, I admit that I’m generally pretty rubbish at math[s], but I think I’ve done the calculations right this time! You see, tomorrow morning is…

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Posted on27 April 20117 July 2021Fitness & Exercise, Health & Wellness

Colour me green

by Just Frances2 Comments on Colour me green

The Bloomsday 12K race organisers tell me (via email this morning) that I’m go for green for this weekend’s race. This makes me so happy…

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Posted on12 March 20119 May 2022Fitness & Exercise

On beating children

by Just Frances2 Comments on On beating children

I beat two children today. I didn’t plan to do it. I mean, I expected to beat one, but the other just happened. I also…

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Posted on20 February 201118 August 2021Everyday Life, Fitness & Exercise

Passing the baton

by Just Frances3 Comments on Passing the baton

I think that one of the saddest things about not having children is the knowledge that there’s no one to pass on your traditions to.…

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Posted on13 February 20119 May 2022Fitness & Exercise

Pain-loving partners

by Just Frances4 Comments on Pain-loving partners

My nephew, Haden, and I ran the Partners in Pain 5K in Spokane this morning. It was Haden’s second time running the race and my…

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Posted on25 January 201113 May 2024Culinary Arts, Everyday Life, Fitness & Exercise

Fannies and haggis

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The second annual “Freeze Your Fanny and Burns’ Supper Extravaganza” weekend is officially over and I think it was a great success! There were 18 of us…

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Posted on30 November 20105 July 2021Fitness & Exercise

I’m goin’ for it!

by Just Frances3 Comments on I’m goin’ for it!

I’m a runner. I have been since school when I ran on the cross country team. I enjoy running. Really, I do. But I never…

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Posted on10 October 20104 July 2021Fitness & Exercise

10 on 10-10-10

by Just Frances5 Comments on 10 on 10-10-10

WooHoo! Today is 10-10-10 and I’ve just run a 10K. Yay! This makes me happy because: It’s the furthest I’ve run since shortly before Paul…

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Posted on9 October 20104 July 2021Fitness & Exercise

Ready to run (guest post)

by Just Frances5 Comments on Ready to run (guest post)

Today’s post is brought to you by my totally awesome nephew, Haden. Please welcome my first-ever guest blogger. Yay! I’m here in a motel room…

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Posted on5 July 20102 July 2021Fitness & Exercise

I ran; I nearly stumbled

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I ran the Runner Stumbles 5K yesterday with my nephew. My cousin and her son joined us, too, which was a fun little treat. I…

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Posted on24 June 20102 July 2021Fitness & Exercise

I’m a runner (?)

by Just FrancesLeave a comment on I’m a runner (?)

I’m a runner. Or at least I used to be a runner. Now I sort of fake it. But I hope that eventually, I’ll remember…

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Posted on8 February 201027 June 2021Everyday Life, Fitness & Exercise

Partners in phun

by Just FrancesLeave a comment on Partners in phun

My nephew, Haden, came out to visit so that we could run the Partners in Pain 5K together. We had a fantastically fun weekend! Read…

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Posted on25 January 201027 June 2021Culinary Arts, Everyday Life, Fitness & Exercise

Fannying around

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It was the inaugural “Freeze Your Fanny, Scrabble Showdown, and Burns’ Supper Extravaganza” at the Ryan house! Read the original story here on RyanCentric or go…

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