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-5 Weeks Until Hunter Valley

Sunday.
Jogged 3 with girls on CCAC track.

Saturday.
Walked / mostly jogged 12 throughout day. Just burning calories.

Friday
Total crap weather, hot humid windy, this morning (6:00). My group did six averaging 7:20 / mins miles in brutal conditions. I broke off at 1.5 and walked / jogged 4. Completely drench.

Thursday.
Met Mike for 6 this am. Hot and Humid. Walked / jogged another 4 at lunch.

Wednesday.
Fast 5 during lunch with 4 X 800 meter moderate inclines on mill.

Tuesday.
Met Mike, and Jamie for 6 this am. Hot and Humid. Jogged / walked another 5 at night, just burning calories.

Monday
Walked / jogged 9 throughout day. Just burning calories.
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