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, July 13, 2010

Weekly Recap-Week 11 in Limbo

Sunday.
Jenny arrived yesterday. She Juliet and I did 5k around queen Elizabeth park in a.m.

Saturday.
Off-family things all day.

Friday
Ran / walked 5k with girls in a.m., and added lots of calisthenics

Thursday.
5k around QE park with Juliet in a.m.;

Wednesday.
Ran / walked 5k with girls, and added lots of calisthenics, no time for solo run.

Tuesday.
Ran 5k of hill work with Juliet in the a.m.; wanted to get in 6-8 at night, but got in after dark.

Monday
Off-rained most of the day.






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