Angela Weatherill pumps iron during a workout at the Recreation Center with trainer Corey Jefferson. Conditioning is judiciously spread out over the course of a week and varies with proximity to a race. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, trainer Corey Jefferson puts her through a brisk, brutal workout at the UT-Houston Recreation Center. Yoga and swimming dominate days off. The scenery, including glimpses of wildlife, is spectacular and the run can be a sensory treat.
Runners carry food, water, flashlights and extra clothes.
There are aid stations along the way crew points where friends may offer assistance. Crew members may even run with the competitor for limited stretches. Even after the breakthrough, there will be tough races. The Rocky Raccoon 100 in Huntsville, Texas, in February and then the prestigious Western States Endurance Run in Auburn, Calif., in June. This series brings their personal stories to the forefront, where nurses belong.