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, October 4, 2010

Weekly Recap-6 Weeks to San Antonio

Sunday.
Very energetic 5 in the a.m. With extra speed and incline. Could have easily popped 10+, but had to be somewhere. Came back at night and walked / jogged 7.

Saturday.
Ran 7 in the morning with extra speed, and mild strides. My VO max is terrible. Could be higher humidity and low carb diet.

Friday
Walked / jogged 10

Thursday.
A quick 5 doing lunch, with 5 more jog / walk. Could have run full ten, but let a untied shoe be an excuse to stop at five, and jog / walk the rest.

Another 6.5 at night, strong pace. Walked a couple more. Weather still cool, but wind out of south, fells a lot wetter.

Wednesday.
Wanted get in 12 or so, but carb depleted and sick. Walked / jogged 6 to burn calories.
At big bowl of rice to recarb for 10-15 later this week.

Tuesday.
Quick 3 during lunch, low and slow. 7 at night with extra speed and 2 miles of slight incline.

Monday
20 miler, held back on speed some. The first 10 piece of cake, last 10 harder due to dehydration.
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