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 3, 2011

Weekly Recap-4 Weeks to Houston

Sunday.
Walked / jogged 4 in the am. Solid 7 at night. Walked 1 more.

Saturday.
Jogged 2 with J in the early a.m., came home and walked jogged another 4. Walked / jogged 9 at night.

Friday
Carbbed up on cereal, bread, bread, bread, and cookies / candies all day. Then popped a solid 21 miler at night, full normal pace.

Thursday.
Walked / jogged 4 during lunch. Falling apart. Literally ate 4,000+ calories of pasta, rice, and candy to be able to do final 20 tomorrow.

Wednesday.
Walked / jog 5 during lunch. Jogged 7 at night, walked 3 more.

Tuesday.
Solid 12 miler during lunch, full normal pace. Easy four at night.

Monday
Solid 15 during lunch at full normal pace. Could have easily gone to 20 in terms of running, but all the junk I ate yesterday bloated my stomach and made me stop due to cramping.

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