Only about 2% of runners will finish a marathon in less than 180 minutes (3 hours)

Six years ago, I couldn't even imagine running the distance (26.2 miles). But after working up to 3-4 mile jogs a few times a week, I set the incredible goal of running a half marathon.

After four months of intense training, well at that time (20-25 miles/wk), I ran the Houston half-marathon on January 16th, 2005. It was so grueling, I swore that was it. I'll never do another half, let alone a full.

Fortunately a running comrade pushed me to do a full marathon. Rededicated, I set a sub 4:00 hour goal for the full Houston marathon the following year. I trained harder than ever and crossed the finish in 3:59; I was hooked.

I've now run 21 marathons and this site is my journal to join that exclusive club of those who finish a marathon in under 180 minutes (3 hours).

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Wednesday, September 17, 2008

Carbs

I set a goal of losing 12-15 pounds for the Marine Corp marathon. So far so good. Down about 8-10 pounds and running better than ever.


My plan was to eat low carbs any day proceeding a run of 15 miles are less. It caught up with me today. I did a hard 12 on Monday, and 6 mile a.m. / 4 mile p.m yesterday.

Planned to do 14 during lunch today. Called it quits at 9. Just couldn't move, felt lethargic. Will carb up next two todays as I try to make up the 14 miler, and have a scheduled 21 miler Friday.
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