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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Sunday, October 12, 2008

Tapering

Every cycle I get excited about tapering; and every cycle I know the
first week is not exactly a taper as it has 60 miles with some hard
runs.

There's a 10k at full speed, some vomax, and a 17 miler. This
cycle was no exception; it was a hard week. The 10k took a lot out of
me.

The 17 miler was tough as a high presure caused high humidity. It
will nice to really taper down to 43 miles this week.
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