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 15, 2009

Weekly Recap (12 Weeks from Newport, OR)

Sunday
Five w/5 x 200 strides

Saturday
Eight

Friday
Five

Thursday
15 miler

Wednesday
Off

Tuesday
11 miler. The gym has gotten on me before about wiping down the mill after a run. I do take the provided paper sheets and give it a once over.

Well, today I put in a hard 11 and the mill, as well as a two foot radius around it, was soaked with sweat. Damn it, if they would keep the gym temperate below 80, I wouldn't have this problem. I gave it a once over, but according to management, not good enough. They really got on me. I tried to be alacritous, but really I was thinking "The Hell with You! "

Monday
11 Miler
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