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).

CONTACT ME

Send me an email

Sunday, May 24, 2009

Race week

As always, "Finally race week!" More than anything, I'm looking
forward to getting out of town.

As for running, I got all my training in and it went fair, but not
great. My weight is fair, but not great.

Actually, right now, I'm not feeling motivated. But maybe when I
breath in that cool north wind (hopefully), I'll get to focused.

Posted by at

No comments:

Post a Comment

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)