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, July 4, 2011

Weekly Recap-2 Weeks Until Hunter Valley

Sunday.
Monday in Australia-begin taper

Saturday.
Hard 10 down to Iron Cove and once around bay. They've added a separate runners/bikers path along the bridge which makes it a nice continuous loop around the cove.








Jogged another 3 with J late afternoon, walked 1.5 more down to park and back.

Friday
7 down to Iron Cove on hilly course.






Another 3 jog/walk with Jules and Cate.

Another 5k at night.







Thursday.
Six down to Iron Cove on hilly course. Another 3 with Jules around QE park.

Wednesday.
Good 7 down to Iron Cove. Hilly, but cool weather was nice.

Tuesday.
5k around QE park. Wanted to do 10k, but stomach cramps.

Monday
Off, in transit to Australia.



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