The race is called "Ragnar Relay" and is, obviously, a relay race where each team member runs 3 different parts of the distance. We really do run through the entire night, you have to eat while driving or while your van is on "break", and port-o-potties become a very important necessity in your life :).
Our team consisted of 5 couples in our ward and 2 brothers of team members.
I don't think I could have ever done this race if I wasn't doing it with my husband, sister and best friends. It was another "marathon-like experience" for me when I had to go out and run in the rain after only sleeping 2 hours while the beginning phase of the flu was coming on, but I managed to do it and not regret doing it :).
You hear about pregnant women running marathons when they are 8 months along, but I can tell you this is one pregnant fatty who is throwing in the running towel (at least for awhile!) I cannot wait to get back to my normal gym routine instead of the 5am training runs Matt and I have been trading off these past few months to avoid the AZ heat.
We had a blast
and it is truly an adventure to run through the Utah mountains in the rain. We completed the 188 miles in about 33 hours. My team was amazing and I wouldn't have changed a thing. 
It was also my first race with Matt and I am excited he has joined the racing bandwagon and will, definitely, assume the drivers seat for these next few months. I am happy I did it and I am happy it is done! Now, I get to sit back and do the elliptical while my hubby trains for a marathon--go Matt!!
P.S. We REALLY could have NEVER done the race without the love and support of our families! A BIG, HUGE hug and thank you to Gary, Shirley, the rest of Matt's fam and to my dad and Paula--WE LOVE YOU and thanks for watching the kiddos!!!
