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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Saturday, November 21, 2009

Weekly Recap-9 weeks to Phoenix

Sunday
Off

Saturday
Would of, could of, should of done at least 15, 20 better. Started off well, even in bad 88% humidity. But then got stomach craps. Out by 5.

No worries, solid week of training. Good LT & 17 LR at full pace.

Weight good at 177. Still would like to lose 5 more.

Friday
pulled back 10 /sec mile to handle 90% humidity, though temperature wasn't bad.
Didn't feel motivated much. So I loaded up the iPod. Made the 13 a piece of cake.

Jam Master Jay (Run DMC)
Sucker MCs (Run DMC)
Its Like That (Run DMC)
Hard Times (Run DMC)
Rock Box (Run DMC)
King of Rock (Run DMC)
Equal Rights (Peter Tosh)
Downpressor Man (Peter Tosh)
Five Minutes of Funk (Whodini)
Freaks Come Out (Whodini)
Rock the Bells (LL Cool J)
Going Back to Cali (LL Cool J)
The Breakthrough (LL Cool J)
Paid In Full (Eric B. & Rakim)
I Ain't No Joke (Eric B. & Rakim)
Follow the Leader (Eric B. & Rakim)
Jam On It (Nucleus)
Pump Up the Volume (Colourbox)

Thursday
6 w/4 x 800 meter moderate hills durning lunch. 4 more at night.

Wednesday
4 mile recovery.

Tuesday
17 full Normal pace.

Monday
WHAT A DIFFERENCE the cool weather makes. 10 w/6 at LT. Piece of cake. Dry as a bone when done.





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