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, November 2, 2009

Weekly Recap-11 weeks to Phoenix

Sunday
Off

Saturday
Six at normal pace.

Friday
12 miler, pulled back 10 secs/mi.

Thursday
10 with 4 at LT. Wasn't easy, but I held it. As my speed work increases, perhaps my LR pace will get easier.

Wednesday
Six during lunch, nice and slow. Walk another 5 at night.

Tuesday
Pulled back 15 sec/mi to get 18 in. First 15 felt fine. Legs heavy last 3.

Monday
6 at normal pace w/5 x 200 strides. Extra mile walk to burn calories.

4 easy run at night plus extra mile walk to burn calories.







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