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, October 25, 2009

Weekly Recap-16th Week of Limbo

Sunday
Off-Sick.

Saturday
Off.-Sick

Friday
Wanted to do 18 at normal, made to 9. Legs still sore, felt heavy. Also, low on carbs. Also, found out that I had a bit of the crud.

No worries.

Thursday
7 normal pace.

Wednesday
7.5 miles run / walk. Still sore, but a little better. Hope I'm better by Friday as it's suppose to be 58 at night.

Tuesday
4.5 walking. Still sire in quads.

Monday
That half was good for setting a pre-training cycle baseline. But it threw off my training this week. My quads are not too bad, but sore enough to keep me off for two days.

Il walked some today, 4.5 miles. I'll try to run some tomorrow.
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