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, November 23, 2008

Weekly Recap (9 weeks from Phoenix)

Sunday
Had 13 scheduled, called it quites at 6.50. Humidity was terrible.

I hate to miss scheduled mileage. But I did set a training PR on both my LT run, and 18 miler this week. Besides burning some extra calories, not much benefit in suffering through.

Saturday
4 mile recover.

Friday
Cold front came through dropping temperature to low 50s. I really pushed the pace in my 18 miler, about 10 sec/ mile faster than usual. Felt great for a couple of hours. Past 14, felt fine aerobically, but the extra speed, combined with an extra 5 pounds of weight, put a lot stress on the body. Overall, solid 18 miler.

Thursday
Easy 5 mile recover.
18 scheduled for tomorrow. Looks good as cold front will come through.

Wednesday
10 miler with 6.5 at LT. Really pushed the LT running about 6:30 min/mile.

Tuesday
Weather was great. About 9:15 p.m., I threw on long sleeve, beanie, and gloves, and hit pavement for nine miler.

Monday
Easy 5 mile recovery.

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