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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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.
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