EIGHTWEST: The first big running event of the season is coming up later this month, the Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon, half-marathon, 10K and 5K. The events take place on Sunday, April 23, and represent a celebration of health, persistence and determination for participants who are crossing the finish line and the volunteers supporting them. Running, walking and volunteering transforms lives.

Today we have race director, Carrie Drake in the studio with us.