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, September 27, 2010

Weekly Recap-7 Weeks to San Antonio

Sunday.
Should have done 15. Ate three slices of pizza, 10 cookies, and downed three triple Jack and sodas. No worries, it was my "mardi grad" as the next five weeks are hard core training to go sub 3:10 in San Antonio.

Saturday.
Running low on sleep. Took day off.

Friday
Soild 8 after work, with bump in speed and 3 x 800 moderate hills. Another 6 with speed at night.

Thursday.
Easy 5 during lunch. Walk / Jog another 7 at night.

Wednesday.
Fresh shoes right out of the box, always good for a 21 miler. Speed not full on but within 10 secs/ mi. Not bad considering temp not cold, only cool.

Tuesday.
Needed a night off.

Monday
8.5 at normal pace during lunch. Another 6 slow and low at night.

Monday, September 20, 2010

Weekly Recap-8 Weeks to San Antonio

Sunday.
Only 7 at normal pace at night, legs felt tight. Walked a couple more.

Saturday.
A decent 13. Could have gone more, but with a cool front coming in Sunday, why suffer.

Friday
Ran 5 during lunch with the intention to do 10 tonight. Ate 8 pastries, two pieces cake, bake potato, and bought a bottle of Jack instead. Gonna make 5 triple Jack and sodas, and call it a night.

Thursday.
Had to make up for yesterday. 8 slow and low during lunch, another 6 slow and low at night, walked a couple more.

Wednesday.
Disappointing. Been feeling pretty good, thought I was pop 10-12 at full pace. Actually doing OK, but legs felt tight and heavy. I did do 17 in all yesterday, haven't been sleeping well yesterday, just worn down. Called it quits at 5.5 normal pace. There was a south wind and 90% humidity.

Tuesday.
9 low and slow during lunch. Another 8 walk / jog at night. Just burning calories, but to good effect. Weight has been dropping. 5 more lbs and I'll be close to race weight.

Monday
Only had time to squeeze in 4. Good pace though.



Monday, September 13, 2010

Weekly Recap-9 Weeks to San Antonio

Sunday.
Rained all day, which kept the temperature down. Allowed me to get in a strong 10 miler with above average pace. Came back and jogged / walked another 5 at night.

Saturday.
Ran 5k with girls in a.m. at the "you go girl 5k." Walk / jog another 4 at night.

Friday
Strong 17, walked another mile. Pace not full on, but not bad. Could of gone 20, but did not want to push to hard as I'm still ramping up

Thursday.
Thought about 14-15, stopped at 3. Try again tomorrow.

Wednesday.
Walk / jog 5.5 during lunch. 5 more walk / jog at night.

Weight starting to drop.

Tuesday.
3.5 during lunch. Walk / jog 6 at night.

Monday
Good 7 in morning at normal pace. The heat and humidity made it feel like a VOmax run. Quick 4 walk / jog after work. Another 3 walk / jog in evening.






Monday, September 6, 2010

Weekly Recap-10 Weeks to San Antonio

Sunday.
5 in afternoon, 5 at night, walked a couple more

Saturday.
Walk / jog 10

Friday
8 walk / jog

Thursday.
Walk / jog 16; just burning calories

Wednesday.
Swamped with work, just walked a few.

Tuesday.
Quick 5 during lunch, strong pace. 5 more at night, easy pace. Walked 1 more.

Monday
4 walk / jog at noon. 4.5 walk / jog at after dinner.