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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Friday, May 22, 2009

Weekly Recap (2 Weeks from Newport, OR)

Sunday
Off

Saturday
13 miler. Humidity was awful- 90%.

Friday
Off-Did four mile walk to burn calories. Not happy with my weight. It's not bad, but still five pounds heavier than I prefer.

Thursday
Eight during lunch. I ran hard during Beach to Bay on Saturday, and then came back with 17 miler Sunday with an extra 1/2% incline through first 12. As a result, I've been feeling some leg strain. Hip flexors are a bit sore, quads a little off. Actually, I'm surprised.

Wednesday
Four miler during lunch, did five mile walk at night.

Tuesday
8 miler. Four mile evening walk to burn some calories.
I did my 17 miler with an extra 1/2% incline through 12. I'm feeling a sore and tight.

Monday
Off-Did four mile evening walk to burn some calories.
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