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 27, 2011

Weekly Recap-3 Weeks Until Hunter Valley

Sunday.
Easy five in early a.m., walked 1 more. Had to catch plan.

Saturday.
Good 8 on mill during lunch. Wanted to get some more in at night , but ran out of time.

Friday
Walked 5 in early am. Jogged 2 more with girls on CCAC track later in morning.

Thursday.
Jogged 3 during lunch, walked 1 more.

Wednesday.
Out at 6:00 am to jog three and then walk three. Feeling a little beat up. Jogged three more at night, walked 1.

Tuesday.
Met Jamie for an six at 5:30 am, weather brutally hot. Walked / jogged another 10 throughout day. Just burning calories.

Monday
Met Jamie for an easy six at 5:30. Another quick 5 on mill during lunch. Another 3 when I got home, walked 3 more.









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