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, August 30, 2009

Weekly Recap-8th week of Limbo

Sunday
9 miler.

Saturday
7 miler, held back 10 secs / mile.

Friday
walked / ran 6 during lunch and then 4 after work.

Thursday
3 during lunch

Wednesday
13 miler, pull it back 15 secs/mile to handle heat. Overall good run, but I could feel my extra weight stress my legs as my speed increased.

Tuesday
3 during lunch

Monday
6.5 during lunch / walked 4.5 at night to burn calories
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