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, July 12, 2009

Weekly Recap-2nd week of Limbo

Sunday
Pretty strong eight, could have easily gone to 10 but had to stop at 8 as I was slipping off mill being soaked through.

Followed up with 13 on bike.

Yep, I have a stomach bug. Well, at least I have an excuse for a crappy running week.

Saturday
5 miler. Stomach still hurt.

Friday
Went for 15, quit at 3. Was felling nauseous. Sore ankles also; I might be sick

Thursday
Off

Wednesday
Off

Tuesday
5 miler, with 20 miles on bike cross training

Monday
six miler
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