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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Monday, August 17, 2009

Weekly Recap-6th week of Limbo

Sunday
7 miler, normal pace.

Saturday
Off

Friday
Off

Thursday
Off

Wednesday
7 miler, pulled pace by 10 sec/mile to handle heat. Still sweated through after an hour. Wanted to do 13, but too soaked.

Started to do some core work.

Tuesday
6 miles walk / job to burn calories


Monday
11.5 miles. Reduced pace by 15 sec / mile to handle heat. Good run.
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