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, October 7, 2009

Weekly Recap-14th Week of Limbo

Sunday
Walked four.

Saturday
6 walk / run to burn calories.

Friday
18 miler. Held back 12 secs/mile 1st 14, and then normal pace. At 70 degrees it was still warm.

Thursday
5 walk / run durning lunch. Another 5 walk / run at night.
Just burning calories.

Cooler weather tomorrow. Go for 17-18 miler.

Wednesday
Six walk / run during lunch. Bloody hot. 78 degree dew point. Another 4 walk / run at night.

Tuesday
4.5 walk / run during lunch. Hot hot hot. Another 8.5 at night, nice and slow to handle heat. Still sweated through shoes.

Did some core work.

Monday
Wanted to do 10, but running low on sleep. Took night off.
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