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, October 26, 2009

Water Weight-Carbbed Up

I've been putting in a lot of extra walking / jogging miles to get as light as possible for the start of this cycle. I've also been eating the minimum amount of carbs.  I stepped on the scale Friday at 179.
 
I know Pete P. says that carbs also help you retain water, which I know to be true based on experience.  Well, I took Sat and Sun off because I got a cold.  I also carbbed up getting ready for a new 12 week cycle this week.
 
This morning, I stepped on the scale, 186.  Seven pounds in two days. Of course mostly water. 
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