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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Monday, March 15, 2010

Stopped Downward Slide

Ate junk food last week, but half as much as I had been consuming.  Also put in a decent 21 miles, with lots of hills.  Net effect, last week was first in about eight in which I did not gain weight.

I'll be bogged down in tax work until first week of May, but should be able to still get in 35-45 miles a week.  Will try to get in high quality runs, with lots of hill work.

Post marathon is my favorite time to run.  With no set schedule, it's a free run feeling.   There's no pressure to run a certain pace or distance.  Also, there are no restraints to hold back when you're feeling good out of concern for LT or LR later in the week.

Hope to drop 5 pound by Mid-May when I'll ramp up training before going to Australia.

 

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