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, May 22, 2012

Week 1 in Summer Limbo-Might Do August Marathon

Sunday.
Did a 25k in S.A. with Mike, Robert, Clay, and Von.

Von-2nd overall 1st Masters, 6:45 pace;

Clay 2nd Senior Masters 7:46 pace;

Me-3rd place Master 7:42 pace-Overall, 10th out of 55

My 5k-splits were fairly consistent
Lap 1-23:12
Lap 2-23:37
Lap 3-24:08
Lap 4-24:09
Lap 5-24:33





Saturday.
Easy 5, walked 1 more.

Friday
Ran two on mill, and called it quits. Bought bottle of jack and got drunk.

Thursday.
Met John and Robert for 4 at 6:00 am.  They had done 3 already, and we went out for another 4 mile loop.  I wanted to run at night, but work, children, and stuff came up.

Wednesday.
Met Alamar for 6 at 5:30. Good 7:48 pace despite high humidity.
Walked / jogged another 5 at night on mill.

Tuesday.
Met John and Robert for 6 at 5:45. Walked one more. Walked , mostly jogged, another 4 on mill late night.

Monday
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