Wanna Run the SLC Marathon (or Part of It)?
Thinking of running the Salt Lake Marathon — or a shorter race — but don’t know where to start? Or maybe you just want a new hobby this year. Seasoned runners Shireen Ghorbani and Bryant Heath join host and newbie runner Ali Vallarta to share tips and tricks for hitting the pavement and their favorite local routes.
This episode originally aired Feb. 15, 2024.
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