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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Friday, January 1, 2010

Weekly Recap-3 weeks to Phoenix

Sunday
17 LR

Saturday
Walk / jog five

Friday
7 with 6 starting at LT pace, and then accelerating a tad each mile.

Thursday
3 during lunch-actually too bored to go to six. Not a LR, LT, or VOmax. Just couldn't bring myself to simply shuffle along for 50 minutes.

Wednesday
4 after work.

9 with 5 X 600 VOmax.

Walked another two.

Tuesday
6 during lunch with 5 X 200 meter strides.

Solid 12, accelerated all the way through.

Walked another four to burn off calories.
Monday
Walked ran 7. Low carbs made it hard to run.
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