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, February 14, 2011

Galveston-Was able to switch to half

Limped gingerly on my left side all morning as inflammation in hip and something in my foot arch have been hurting me for a while. 

 

But I know I have to put in some miles, so I tried a 5 miler during lunch.  First minute hurt, but five minutes in, no pain and did solid 5, though my chest congestion did make breathing off.

 

Took shower, sat down 10 minutes, and then had to limp around again.  Hip is very sore.

 

Well, if it's a dull and not sharp pain, and I can run comfortably, I got to keep training.

 

Race Director acknowledged my switch from full to half today.

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