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, 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.




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