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, April 19, 2009

Weekly Recap (7 Weeks from Newport, OR)

Sunday
Did 5 miler in a.m.; had a 11 with VO max in pm, but had to pass.
I feel like I'm verge of shin splints. Still have four weeks of serious training.

Weight not perfect, but not bad. Training not bad, but not perfect.

Will really try to focus last four weeks, and see if I can get into 3:10 shape.

Saturday
Double 5 miler in a.m. / 15 miler in p.m.

Friday
Off

Thursday
5 mile recovery

Wednesday
16 with 12 at marathon pace. Really moving. Run went well, but pretty beatup aferwards.

Tuesday
11 miler

Monday
Off
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