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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Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Weekly Recap-10 weeks to Phoenix

Sunday
Double crap.

Saturday
Crap! That's all I gotta say.

Friday
Going for 6-8. Tried to run normal pace. It was 68, with 86% humidity. By 3, sweat dripping off me, by 3.5 out (couldn't breathe).

Thursday
Pulled back 15 sec / mile to get in 19. Still bloody hot. Tougher than I would expect given my training.

I have lost mucho weight, didn't get on mill till 9:00 p.m., & still humid. Maybe better when front brings it down to 50.

Wednesday
Going for 19, felt great for 1st five. When I bump up speed, I was finished by 6.5, sweat just pouring off. Mid 60s still too hot to drop below 7:30 miles.

Screw it, I'll slow as much as needed to get in mileage. Won't effect my aerobics, but will help with endurace. When temp drops to 50s, I'll open it up.

Tuesday
Frustrating. Went for 19, but bailed at 11. Could really feel 85% humidity at 4, by 8 sweating mucho. By 11, soaked and unable to breath.

Monday
6 normal pace after work, and 4 at night. Adding a couple walking miles








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