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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Thursday, May 28, 2009

Pre-Race

I relooked at the website, it's a 7:00 start.  For some reason, I was thinking I saw 8:00.
 
I'm not feeling it.  I can hold a 1:35 at the half no problem, but 3:10, I just don't see it.  I see possible ways to get it.
 
One, at Phoenix I got that rabbit about mile 5, she was running a 3:06 pace.  It felt good, but no doubt I built up some latic acid which hit about mile 21.  Perhaps if I stay back at a true 3:10 pace, I can push off the tightness until mile 24.  From there, I can handle 15 minutes of pain.
 
Two, there wasn't cold wind in Phoenix.  This run is forecasted to have a 15 mi/hr northwind.  That can make a difference.
 

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