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, May 23, 2011

Weekly Recap-8 Weeks Until Hunter Valley

Sunday.
7 on the mill, low and slow.

Saturday.
Walked 7 throughout day.

Friday
Off

Thursday.
Off-Walked 5 during day.

Wednesday.
Met M.H. for a 5:30am 6 miler. Walked another 2

Tuesday.
Off

Monday
Met M.H. for a 5:30am 6 miler. Walked / jogged another 4 at night. Some light core work.

Monday, May 16, 2011

Weekly Recap-Race Week Beach To Bay

Sunday.
Easy 5 during lunch. Walked / Ed another 3 at night.

Saturday.
Beach To Bay marathon relay.

Friday
Off

Thursday.
Easy 4.

Wednesday.
Off

Tuesday.
Met M.H. for a 5:30am 6 miler. Wales / jogged another 5 to burn calories.

Monday
Met M.H. for a 5:30am 6 miler. Jogged 3 when I got home. Walked / jogged another 2.5 at night.














Friday, May 13, 2011

90%

A week to Beach To Bay

Weight not perfect but about 90% of ideal. Hasn't been easy, but much proved.

PF not hurting, but can be tender time to time. It's about 90% OK

Training not perfect but much improved. Did a 11 miler yesterday and some higher pace 5 milers last week. About 90% of what I would have liked.




Monday, May 9, 2011

Weekly Recap-2 Weeks Until Beach To Bay

Sunday.
Off

Saturday.
Fast 4.5, then walked / jogged 2.5 more.

Friday
Off.

Thursday.
Walked / jogged 6 throughout day.

Wednesday.
11 when I came home. Low and slow but good. 3 more at night, walked 1 more.

Tuesday.
Quick 4 when came home.

Monday
5 when I came home, walked 1 more. Four more with J at CCAC track.







Monday, May 2, 2011

Weekly Recap-3 Weeks Until Beach To Bay

Sunday.
Easy 5, followed by 1 walk in late morning. Fast 4 at night.

Saturday.
5k with girls in am. Quick 4 before dinner.

Friday
Walked 3.5 when I got home, then had things to do. 6 more at night, walked a half.

Thursday.
3 with J on CCAC track after work. Another easy 5 when we came home. Walk / jog 4 more at night.

Wednesday.
Off-pizza, ice cream, cookies, and a bottle of Jack.

Tuesday.
Easy five on mill.

Monday
4 easy with J on CCAC track. Hard 4 on mill at night. Walked one more.