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, March 8, 2009

Post Race-Final Recovery Week

Sunday
Off

Saturday
Off

Friday
Off

Thursday
11 miler. Was going to 15 but sweated so much shoes were sliding off mill. I actually switch to another mill at 11 thinking that would do the trick. I realized I was soaked through the shoe. I guess I will literally have to change shoes at the halfway mark.

What a bunch of crap. Guess I gotta do what I gotta do to get in my mileage.

Wednesday
Off

Tuesday
five

Monday
8 miler. Threw in a couple of hills. Heat was terrible.
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