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, March 7, 2011

Week 1 in Limbo-Nursing Injury

Sunday.
5 miler slow and low. First 2 great, with little pain. Next two feeling tender in the foot arch. Pain started getting acute last mile. Pretty sore afterwards, walked with limp.

Stretched foot arch and iced.

Saturday.
Off

Friday
Off

Thursday.
Off

Wednesday.
Off

Tuesday.
Off

Monday
Off


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