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 30, 2009

Weekly Recap-7 weeks to Phoenix

97 running miles this week. Tough, but got it done. Next week is hump week. Last LT.

Sunday
Hit pavement for quick 5 durning lunch.

12 with 5 X 1,200 meter VOmax. Always a tough tough workout. Humidity up some, and not as cold; I was shocked I got it all in full pace and strong.

Saturday
7 normal pace.

Friday
22 miler, full normal pace. Solid run, but legs did a little heavy after 20, but given I did a hard 17 just 3 days ago, understandable.

This run was really scheduled for next week. But after checking 10 day forecast, Friday was the best day to do this capstone workout.

Thursday
Seven during lunch. Four recovery at night. Added a couple of walking miles to burn calories.

Wednesday
4 mile recovery durning lunch. Another 9 at night normal pace. Added a couple of walking to burn calories

Tuesday
17 with 12 at marathon pace. Really busted it open on 12, full bore. Probably ran it too hard, but needed to reaffirm that I could go max effort for an extended period.

Monday
Four at recovery pace during lunch.

Six more at night, normal pace. Walked couple extra to burn calories.











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