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, November 22, 2010

Weekly Recap-10 Weeks to Houston

Sunday.
5 jog with 4 walk at hotel in morning. 2.5 with J down to Yorktown, then got on mill for another 2.5. 5 more at night, walked 1 more to stay honest.

Saturday.
11 in the morning. 7 with 5 at normal LT after lunch.

Friday
8.5 with light hills.

Thursday.
4 mile Turkey Chase with Jules in am. Walk / jog 5 in afternoon. Wanted to do 8-10 at night but exhausted, and too much turkey.

Wednesday.
6 in morning, normal pace. 8 after work, very strong pace. Walked / jog 5 at night.

Tuesday.
Two at night, called it quits. Didn't have 10 in me.

Monday
Walked 5 in morning. Ran 9 at night normal pace, walked 1 more.












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