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, July 28, 2010

Chicago is look very doubtful.

I ran 8 on Monday and I've been literally walking with a limp for two days. Walked 4 this morning and really hurt in hamstring and hip. Now I've come down with what feels like a respiratory infection, feel like cramp.

Same philosophy, I could do a half-ass cycle and still probably run sub 3:30, but if I can't have at least a shot at 3:10, I'm not interested.

Will see how I feel by Monday, and make a decision.

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