The Day Before the Fun Begins!

As I drove, wrote and generally made way through my work day, I was thinking about running. I was thinking about the fact that for the first time in a couple of weeks I hadn't run in the morning. Usually before work, I attack the coffee that R has made, take a few sips and head out the door; not this morning - and I did miss it.

Returning from Chestemere, which is a small town just east of Calgary, I looked at the mountains where I would be running for many kilometers tomorrow. What would it be like? Was I really ready?

I picked up John, one of my two support guys! then we headed back into the city to pick up my other support guy! Bob - also known as Rick. Wow what a change in role. Thats usually my role - support guy! and I'm pretty good at it! How would these guys - a great hockey player and generally terrific athlete - John and Bob -one of the Team Canada ultramarathoners cope with their new role?

It seemed as if we got to Banff pretty quickly - I think I was a little anxious!

We settled into the room for a little happy hour - mainly cut up vegies! but of course I felt the need for a little extra sodium - so brought out the chips and salsa - who needs pasta? I thought for sure the American Candidate debate was going to sideline my pre-race meal, but I did manage to get the guys out the door and over to the St. James Irish pub.

This pub which I had found to be ranked in the top five restaurants in Banff by Trip Advisor, seemed like a good choice - some place different which we hadn't tried before. As I tried to tell Bob that it had been well reviewed, he was laughing because we had been there before! Maybe even more than once. So far all my support crew was doing was giving me a tough time - so I had some memory lapses! I don't do that when I'm a support person!!!

I found that dinner was a good opportunity to remind these guys about their support crew role: Treat me like the princess! even if its just for a few hours - it's all about me!