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, January 10, 2011

Weekly Recap-3 Weeks to Houston

Sunday.
Got a case of the crude yesterday. Woke feeling like crap. Was really surprised that I was able to put in a strong 12 at night.

Saturday.
Easy 3 in am, walked 3 more. Walked ran another 4 after lunch.

Friday
Easy 5 in am, walked 1 more. Good 8 at night, walked 1 more v

Thursday.
Solid 17, full normal pace + a small bump. Walked 5 another throughout the day.

Wednesday.
4 during lunch, with 2 X 1,000 meter light VOmax reps. Walked / Jogged 7.5 at night.

Tuesday.
Quick 4 when I arrived home. 9 slow and low at night, walked 1 more.

Monday
Solid 7 during lunch. Walked / jogged 5 at night .








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