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 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.






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