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, November 25, 2009

Weekly Recap-8 weeks to Phoenix

Sunday
Got in 15, but 70 degrees and 93% humidity, it wasn't fun to say the least.

Saturday
6 recovery pace during lunch. 7 with 5 x 200 meter at night.

Friday
Easy four mile recovery.

Thursday
Walked / jogged 4 mile Turkey Trot race with girls in the morning.

At night, after two big helpings of turkey, I was expecting to crapout about mile 3. But cool dry weather was nice, got into grove and ran a great 12 with 6.5 at LT.

Wednesday
up at 4:45 a.m. on mill by 5:00. Solid 20 miler normal pace.

Walked another 5 at night to burn calories.

Tuesday
6 miler normal pace.

Monday
Four during lunch normal pace. 8 at night normal pace with 5 X 200 meter strides


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