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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Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Weekly Recap-11th week of Limbo


Sunday
Five at normal pace, with 5 X 200 strides.

Saturday
5k in the AM, with girls in "You go girl" race. 10 miles in PM, pulled pace by 12 sec/mi for heat.

Friday
Wanted to do 5-10, but damn tired. Took off.

Thursday
5 durning lunch, nice and easy. 5 normal pace at night with 4 x 800 meter moderate inclined hills.

Wednesday
5 at normal pace. Even threw in three 200 meter strides.

Tuesday
6 walking durning lunch. 6 run at easy pace at night. Humidity back.

Monday
Good 12 miler. Still hot, but less humid. Made it easier to breathe. Pulled back 12 secs/mile for heat, still soaked. Another mile & I would have had to change into new close.











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