Emery Songer hosts Keeping Pace powered by the IMT Des Moines Marathon. He is joined by Race Director Chris Burch to talk about some of the updates to the race route and how people can find it on the website. Dr. Lea Gunnell from DMOS talks about prevention and treatment of sprains and strains. Race Announcer and Registered Dietician Carissa Galloway explains how beginners in the distance running game can keep hydrated and healthy during runs this time of the year. Finally, the Athlete Spotlight for this month features Stef Harper, who has overcome several physical limitations to take part in the IMT Des Moines Marathon weekend and is planning to do the same this year.