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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Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Phoenix 2010-Race week

Friday
No running Thursday-Saturday.

Eveything pretty good. Could be 3-4 lbs lighter, but still a good 5 lbs lighter than ever before

Weather doesn't look too great. South wind and a little warm.

But given my training and conditioning, should PR.

Wednesday.
8 with 2 at marathon pace.

Tuesday.
6 during lunch with 5 X 200 strides.

Four at night, walked a couple more.

Weight still pretty good, within 2-3 lbs of perfect. Well, four at most.

Trying not to put on 2-3 more this week as running just a little and will start carbbing Thursday. But having hard time cutting food in take. Just on more day to go.

Monday
5 miler-tried to cut carbs. Was dying; ate two bowls of cereal and 5 pieces of toast.



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Anonymous said...

Think positive.. The weather wont effect you nearly as much as it used too. Your a different runner now.

Pete J.

January 13, 2010 at 7:06 PM

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