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 29, 2010

Weekly Recap-9 Weeks to Houston

Sunday.
12, pretty good pace. Wind out of north and low humidity, but really sweated and felt wet.

Saturday.
Walk / jog 5 with hills in afternoon. 7 with bump in speed late afternoon. 4 easy at night.

Friday
5k race with girls in evening. 9 more at regular pace at night.

Thursday.
3 in morning, 3 at night. Running and eating like crap. Need to refocus, immediately.

Wednesday.
4walk / jog in the am. 6 at night normal pace.

Tuesday.
Ate like a pig again. Was going to do 20 tonight to burn fat, but after logging 81 miles in last six days, and just two weeks post race, I quit after 3. Need a break.

New strategy. Gonna cut hard runs except one speed and one 12 miler in next 8 days, with multiple 3-5 runs/walks to burn lots of calories and go low carb. If I can run new PR in half next week, I'll replan for Houston.

Monday
7.5 during lunch. Took day off from diet and pig out on cookies, ice cream, and candy. Have 18 tomorrow. Will knock it out and then go low carb rest of week.







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