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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