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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Tuesday, December 21, 2010

Weekly Recap-6 Weeks to Houston

Sunday.
Off, went to post Christmas party and ate tons and tons and tons of junk. In an effort to lose weight, I've put in 112 miles of runs and walks in the last 7 days. I've also tried to watch what I eat.

As a result, I lost about half a pound and now have bad inflammation in my left foot arch. Well, four weeks to train. Possible, put not probably, can lose another 6 lbs. If so, I'll be in primo shape to run a PR.

Saturday.
Solid 7 in the morning. Easy 5 after lunch, walked 1 more.

Friday
Walked / jogged 10 in the morning. Walked 2 more with girls to park and back. Quick 4 at night

Thursday.
Walked / jogged 5 morning. 6 during lunch. Walked 4 at night.

Wednesday.
4 during lunch. Walked / mostly ran 12 at night. Humidity was terrible.

Tuesday.
6 in morning, walked 2 more; during lunch ran 4 with 4 X 600 strong inclines, walked 1 more. 4 at night.

Monday
5 in the a.m, walked 3 more; 4 during lunch, walked 2 more; 3 at night, walked 1 more.
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