Start Stretching For This Weekend's Utah Valley Marathon
If you’ve got a lengthy layover in Salt Lake City and are looking to make the most of it, you might be interested in the Utah Valley Marathon. Starting bright on early this Saturday, June 13, the race takes places only 50 miles south of the airport and is fairly convenient to several National forests. So after the race you can enjoy even more physical activity.
There’s no cheesy stuff to keep you motivated during this course, just nature at its finest. Runners will be surrounded by mountains on all sides while following canyon roads that run along the Provo River and swing by Utah Lake. For the most part you’ll be headed down hill, so if you’re new to running, this should be a good pick. Also, this race is USATF certified, so a good time can help you qualify for the bigger races, like the Boston Marathon.
The race ends at Provo Towne Centre Mall, so you can just swing in and grab a pretzel and Orange Julius to recharge. If that’s not the healthiest choice, we’re pretty sure there’s a GNC in the mall too.
For those that are still training for the longer races, this weekend also offers a 5K. You’ll get a lot of the scenic beauty, but none of the pain the next day.
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[Photo: Official Site]
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