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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Sunday, January 31, 2010

Weekly Recap-4 weeks to New Orleans

Only 43 miles this week, but all high quality.

Sunday.
10 with 4 X 2,000 meter slight inclines.

Saturday.
Nada.

Friday
12 with 8 at LT.

Thursday.
Wanted to get in 8-10. But work'in long long long days. Went to bed instead.

Wednesday.
Hard 18 at normal pace, but with 4 x 2,000 meter slight inclines to keep me honest. Aerobically, felt good. Legs heavy at end with inclines and extra weight I'm carrying.

Tuesday.
Over weight, over worked, over stressed, under motivated, hoping for feb. hurricane in New Orleans.

Should have run 10-12, went to bed instead.

Monday
only 3.5, stomach cramps.








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