By David Burger
The Salt Lake Tribune

If you think the drive to Wendover is long, consider that country artist Jo Dee Messina could probably run the whole way there. Messina, who is performing at the Wendover Peppermill Concert Hall Saturday, recently completed the Chicago Marathon, during which one person died and scores more were sent to the hospital due to unseasonable heat.

It won't be the redhead's only long race. She called The Salt Lake Tribune on her way to train with a running coach so she will be ready for a January half-marathon in Phoenix.

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Jo Dee Messina appeared LIVE on NBC’s “Today” Thursday, October 18th for a surprise appearance for TODAY's Hoda Kotb. Hoda said Jo Dee's music helped her through her battle with breast cancer. Jo Dee also performs “Was That My Life?” Watch the clip now!

Jo Dee Messina has been nominated for National Female Vocalist of the Year by the Boston Music Awards. But she needs your vote to win! Show your support and VOTE NOW! Voting is open to the online public from October 24 to November 16, 2007 at midnight.

Join Jo Dee Messina at the Cadillac Ranch in Nashville, TN on November 6th for a Habitat for Humanity Concert of Appreciation! Tickets are only $10.00! Come out for a great show!

Wow! What a day... I will never forget running the Chicago Marathon. Yes, the temperature was high. They say the heat index was over 94 degrees. I think because of the fact that I have not run many marathons, I didn't realize it was "too hot" to be running.

The temperatures this year have been so high, all summer, everywhere we've traveled to. This was just a "hot run" for me (Keep in mind, everyone is different). Dave and I did our final training run in the Gulf of Mexico, which was really hot and humid. But, I have to say because the bulk of our miles were done in August and September, I think that was a plus. HYDRATE!!! I hydrated so much prior to the Chicago marathon. I was so bloated my shorts almost didn't fit. No kidding.

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