We left Calgary on Wednesday morning and drove to Kelowna, BC for our first stop. Kelowna is a happening spot and I hope to visit again during the summer. The BMO Okanagan Marathon was taking place on Sunday so the marathon Vibe was evident in the city when we went out to eat that evening. So awesome!
We visited Penticton on our way back and got to see where Subaru Ironman Canada takes place...this is on my bucket list!!! and the puppy got to do some lake swimming.
Thursday we headed to Vancouver and caught the 2pm ferry to Vancouver Island. Thursday night after settling into the Hotel Grand Pacific in Victoria we headed out to explore the city a bit.
Friday was race expo and Package pick up. it wasn't until 3pm so we explored the beautiful ocean side parks in the morning.
The day before the marathon we did the bus tour of the marathon route which was great and I highly recommend this to anyone doing a marathon in a new city. Then it was off to some relaxing at Sea Cider Farm...for some tastings...
The evening before the marathon I did not sleep. All I could think was that I would not finish due to my knee or psoa injury. but, I tried to think positive thoughts and constantly reminded myself that there was no pressure and that I had did everything I could do to prepare for this race.
