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, December 23, 2009

In the Stretch

Primo weather to finish off cycle, especially last hard week- VOmax (6
X 1,000) & 20 miler. Taper starts Monday.

Yes, best shape ever, especially if I drop another 2 lbs. Running a
sub 1:30 half a milestone & good for confidence. But not quite where
I planned. I guess I'll have to start training for 2:50 to go sub 3:00.

Thursday- 61 / 41
Friday- 54 / 50
Saturday-61 / 49
Sunday-56 / 47
Monday-54 / 46
Tuesday/ 54 / 45
Wednesday-61 / 45
Thursday-57 / 51
Friday-61 / 48

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