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, June 7, 2009

Post Marathon-Week One

Ran one day, Saturday five miles. Felt OK.

I've been eating like a pig (pizza, ice cream, pastries, and everything else), and drinking bottles of wine. It's been nice, but time to get back to work next week.

I have committed to experimenting this cycle. Running six a days a week (high 60 miles) this summer is not attractive. I would risk it if the weather was guaranteed to be cold in September at the Wisconsin Fox Cities Marathon. But it could easily be 60s to 70s, even though they say average start temperature is 46 (heard that before).

No, I'm cutting my mileage down this cycle to high fifties / low sixties but adding cross training. I join local gym for swimming and biking. Well see how it progresses.
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