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, June 20, 2011

Weekly Recap-4 Weeks Until Hunter Valley

Sunday.
Did three with girls on CCAC track in am. Jogged 4 more on mill when I got home, walked 1 more.

Saturday.
Very fast 5 on mill in the a.m. Another 6 jog / walk in pm. Just burning calories.

Friday
Met jeff and Jamie for 6 at 5:30. They were doing 12-15, so I held pace with them through 6. Walked / jogged another 8 throughout day.

Thursday.
Fast 6 on mill during lunch. Jogged / walked another 4 in p.m.

Wednesday.
Fast 5 in morning. Walked / jogged 4 more after work.

Tuesday.
Run / jog 9 throughout day

Monday
Walked / jogged 6 in early a.m. Ran fast 4 on mill with 4 X 800 moderate incline, then walked one more in p.m.






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