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, July 5, 2010

Weekly Recap-Week 10 in Limbo

Sunday.
Ran 7k with Juliet in a.m. (five full laps around queen Elizabeth park), walked another mile. Ran another 8 miles at night.

Saturday.
10 walk/ jog. Right hip still tender, feeling generally beat-up.

With full-time watch of girls, training limited for another week. Really cutting calories to offset lack of miles. Will pick up mileage when Jen arrives in a week.

Friday
5k with Juliet around queen Elizabeth park.

Thursday.
Wanted to do 8-10, but tied up with family activities.

Wednesday.
Inflammation in right hip. Walked 6 in early am; jogged /walked another 3 with girls late morning.

Tuesday.
Walked / jogged 11 in a.m., did another walk / jog another 3 with girls.

Monday
Walked / jogged 5, then walked / jogged another 3 with J.





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