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Orem mom sets goal to run 50 marathons by age 50

November 09, 2015 12:00 AM
Jilene Mecham discovered the thrill of competitive running at a young age. When her father realized he was overweight, he decided to change the family's diet and exercise habits. He began challenging 7-year-old Jilene and her siblings to races across the yard, using a microwave as both timer and finish line.
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