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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Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Weekly Recap-11 Weeks Until San Antonio

Sunday.
Walk / Jog seven on mill at Hotel in San Antonio

Saturday.
Easy 7 in the morning.

Friday
9 with 5 about LT pace, walked another four throughout day.

Thursday.
Solid 18 miler with 7 X 400 meter moderate inclines. Walked another 4 at night. Running well, but still 5lbs too heavy.

Wednesday.
Was going for 17, but had stomach cramps. Did 5.

Tuesday.
Was going to do 10, had a bottle of Jack instead.

Monday
Good 13 on mill. Walked 4 outside post run.




Sunday, August 21, 2011

Weekly Recap-12 Weeks Until San Antonio

Sunday.
Off-Loaded down with work.

Saturday.
5k with girls in am.

Solid 15 at night, with light hills. Walked one more. Felt good, but still too heavy. But long day in hot. 5 lbs weight, 15 degrees cooler, and some rest should help.

Friday
Off-London work day

Thursday.
Jog / Walked 7 throughout day.

Wednesday.
Quick 7 during lunch, with 5 X 200 meter strides. Really hot. Walked / Jogged another 7 throughout day.

Tuesday.
5 during lunch. Walked / jogged another 6.

Monday
7 on the mill.





Monday, August 15, 2011

Weekly Recap-13 Weeks Until San Antonio

Sunday.
Off- swamped with work.

Saturday.
ran 5k race with girls at south Guth park in early am.

Friday
Off

Thursday.
Off

Wednesday.
Quick 5 on mill with 4 X 800 meter slight inclines. Jogged 2 more.

Tuesday.
Fast 5 during lunch. Walked / jogged another 5 after work.

Monday
Slow 7 on mill with 5 X 200 meter strides. Walked 4 more.





Monday, August 8, 2011

Weekly Recap-9 Weeks Until Chicago

Out of Chicago. Schedule just to busy to train effectively for sub 3:00. Refocus on San Antonio.

Sunday.
Off

Saturday.
Off-Out of town
Friday
5 during lunch. Was going for 7, but I bumped up speed and sweated excessively, couldn't breathe.

Thursday.
Met Mike for easy 6 at 5:30 am. We both quit at 3, soak through in sweat. Walked 2 more. Jogged / walked 5 at night.

Wednesday.
Decent 12. Was going fir 18 and felt great at 11, but then started to sweat heavily. Wimped out. Should have stayed with it.

Tuesday.
Easy 5 at lunch. Walked 4 more at night.

Monday
8 with extra bump in speed. Walked 4 more outside afterwards.




Friday, August 5, 2011

Weekly Recap-10 Weeks Until Chicago

Sunday.
Slow 10 in afternoon, but with 4 X 800 meter moderate inclines.  Walked four more at night.

Saturday.
Walk / Jogged 5 in am. Went outside and walked 4 in late evening.

Friday
Decent 21 on mill. Slow but not bad.

Thursday.
Easy 4 on mill.

Wednesday.
Gotta on mill do do 15-20, quit at 2. Quads stiff, heat bad.

Tuesday.
Easy 7 during lunch, walked one more. Walked 4 at night, just burning calories. 10 mins of core work.

Monday
Fairly good 8 during lunch. Easy 4 after work, walked one more.