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 28, 2011

Week 4 in Limbo-Nursing Injury

Sunday.
Solid 6.

Saturday.
3.5 walk / jog in AM, just burning calories. Walked another 3.5 in pm

Friday
2.5 walk / run with J at lunch. 8 slow and low at night. Foot tender but not acute

Thursday.
Off

Wednesday.
5 miles slow and low. Walked another 3.

Tuesday.
Walked 5 during day, jogged / walked another 5 at night.

Monday
5 during lunch. Walked 2 more. 3.5 with J at night on CCAC track.






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