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.




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