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 16, 2009

Weekly Recap-5 weeks to Phoenix

Sunday
Really should have put in 6-8. But I knew full nights sleep would be almost as benefical. Wasn't hard choice. First day off no running in about a month.

Saturday
American bank half marathon


http://www.sub180.com/2009/12/american-bank-half-marathon.html

Walked another 5 at night to burn calories.


Friday
Easy four during lunch. Half marathon tomorrow gives me an excuse to carb up. And carb up I did!



Been strict on diet for 8 weeks, but finally cratered today, eating ton junk. But with race tomorrow, didn't want to risk being under energized :)

Thursday
General 7, walked a couple to burn calories.

Wednesday
5 during lunch. 9 w/5 x 600 VOmax at night. Added another 7 walking to burn calories.

Tuesday
5 at night. Added 5 walking miles to burn calories.

Monday
8 during lunch, and other 6 at night. Added four walking miles to burn calories.
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