Early a.m. drop-off at the Lubec School, followed by a bus ride to today’s marathon start at Quoddy Head State Park.  Lighthouse & an ocean view.  All smiles.

Temps would surpass mid-80°F  by marathon end – summer marathoning norm, even in Canada.

Stretched, chugged water, last-minute porta-a-john use – filled time while awaiting the National Anthem…O’ Canada would be sung today.  My second Canadian province in 2 weeks.  YES!

Flat, easy start.  6 miles to Roosevelt Memorial Bridge.  Cleared Customs in advance – no drama.

I’d follow the same path as yesterday’s sight-see to Head Harbour Lightstation. Only one east-west route on Campobello…gonna take more than 15 minutes to cross the Island today by foot.  LOL>

Lotta rolling hills.  Find the change in pace suits [me] more than miles of flat pavement.  Another beautiful sunshiny day, albeit a bit warmer than yesterday.  Roosevelt Campobello Int’l Park, Friar’s Bay, Herring Cove Provincial Park.  Stayed on Route 774, kept right & caught much-appreciated shade past Wilson’s Beach.  Trekked to the end of Lighthouse Rd – stopped & gazed at Head Harbour Lightstation before water fueling for the return loop to Lubec [pronounced: loo-BECK].

Last 10k, started feelin’ the full morning rays.  Slogged a mile+ with 2 early-start 50 Staters.  Good mental refresh – LOVE my running community.

Saw Mulholland Point Lighthouse in the distance (approx 2 miles to go).  Up & over the bridge, past the International Boundary Line, US Customs folk cheered as we raced into downtown Lubec toward the Finish.

Marathon SUCCESS!  Finish Line #66 – 2^nd Canadian province, 17^th long run of the year (including 3 ultras).

2016 Bay of Fundy International Marathon

Congratulations K R on completing, with a finish time of: 4:46:29.

Today’s post-race food reward?  Plate of local-catch steamers.  FAAANNNTASTIC!