Guide

Where to train in Kelowna

The hills, paths and beaches I actually use, with what each one is good for. Updated by season.

Knox Mountain Park

North End

Hill repeats, hiking prep, stair climbs

Apex Trail is my default warm-up and the best free StairMaster in town. Paul's Tomb is the recovery-day walk.

2.4 km · 260 m gain · parking at base

Rutland / Mission

Long walks, easy runs, seniors

Flat, shaded, 16.5 km end to end. Where I take retirees and anyone coming back from injury.

16.5 km · flat · washrooms at EECO

Downtown

Morning walks, tempo runs

The career-success walk from the blog. Sunrise over the lake, 20 minutes, back at your desk by 8.

3 km loop · flat · busy after 9am

Kelowna to Lake Country

Cycling, long runs, marathon prep

50 km of packed gravel along Kalamalka and Wood lakes. The best long-run route in the valley.

50 km · flat · water at Lake Country

Glenmore

Short steep intervals, sunset walks

Ten minutes from anywhere. Steep enough for real intervals, short enough to fit before dinner.

1.5 km loop · 90 m gain

When the AQHI is 7 or above, every outdoor session in the programs has an indoor swap. Here's how I adjust intensity for the week.

July and August in the Okanagan mean 6am starts or lake finishes. How I schedule the summer so you keep training without cooking.

FAQ

Where do I park for Knox Mountain?

The lower lot at the end of Ellis Street. It fills early in summer; arrive before 8 a.m.

Which spot is best for a beginner?

Mission Creek Greenway. Flat, shaded, washrooms, and enough length that you never run out of path.

What do you do on smoke days?

When the AQHI reaches 7, every outdoor session moves indoors. The programs list an indoor swap for each spot.