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, April 4, 2011

Week 5 in Limbo-Nursing Injury

Sunday.
Jogged 4 in the am at the club track, training with J. Solid 8 at night with 4 X 800 meter moderate hills.

Saturday.
ran 5k with girls in am. Wanted to get in some at night, but ran out of time

Friday
Off

Thursday.
Walked / jogged 9 during day.

Wednesday.
Got in 10, slow and low. Not bad. Foot did pull painfully a few times, but just a second.

Tuesday.
Off

Monday
Walked 3 in am. Jogged 2 with J, then ran 2 more after work. Ran 4 walked 1 at night. Just burning calories.








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