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 6, 2011

Weekly Recap-7 Weeks Until Hunter Valley

Sunday.
Met mike, jeff, and Jamie at 8:30 am for 5.5. The lost me at 1 mile as their pace dipped below 7:00/min. Starting at 4, had to stop and walk for 20-30 sec intervals every 1/4 to 1/2 half mile to catch breath.

Walked 2.5 more

Saturday.
5 on the mill walk / run to burn calories.

Friday
Up at 5:30 for a 6 miler with Mike. Bloody hot. Starting at 4, had to stop and walk for 10-15 intervals every 1/2 to 3/4th mile to catch breath.

Thursday.
3 with J on CCAC track. Another 3 brisk on mill when we got home. Walked 2 more.

Wednesday.
Walked / jogged 4, just burning calories. Some core work

Tuesday.
Up at 5:30 for a 6 miler with Mike and Jeff. Bloody hot. They pulled away at mile 2, and we're out of site by mile 3. I'm on the come-back trail, but still have work to do. Fast 4 on mill at night. Walked 2 more.

Monday
Met Mike, Jeff, and Andrew for 6 at 7:00. Jeff lost me at mile 5







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