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.

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