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 5, 2010

Weekly Recap-2 weeks to Phoenix

Sunday
13

Saturday
8

Friday
Seven after work.

Another 5 at night with 5 x 200 strides.

Walked another 3.
Thursday
Nine.

Wednesday
Off

Tuesday
Nine with 3 x 1,600 VOmax. Walked another 6 to burn calories.

Monday
Six nice and easy. Walked another 5 to burn calories.


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