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, September 27, 2011

Weekly Recap- 7 Weeks Until San Antonio

Sunday.
Going for 18, too fast in humid conditions, baled at 5.

Saturday.
5k with girls in am.

Friday
Solid 12 with 8 at LT

Thursday.
Walk / jogging 6

Wednesday.
Can't remember?

Tuesday.
10 slow, but with 6 X 400 moderate inclines.

Monday
15 during lunch. Low and slow. Waiting on north wind this week.






Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Weekly Recap-8 Weeks Until San Antonio

Sunday.
Austin 5 man marathon relay this morning. I didn't officially enter, just showed up and ran 1st 20 as training run.

First 10 tough, hot humid, soaked through. Then intense sun came out, but burned off humidity. Much dryer. Got about a minute negative split. Could have done all 26. 2:43 flat. 8:08/ mile.

Saturday.
Walked four around New Braunsfels this am.

Friday
Solid 7 during lunch. Jogged two with girls after school.

Thursday.
Walked / jogged 4 in the am. Just burning calories. Ran fast 8 at night. Put on new shoes to go for 21, but the heat combined with speed, combined with low carbs was too much.

Wednesday.
Walked / jogged 5, felling a little beat up.

Tuesday.
Good 12 during lunch. Going for 17 but sweat through, heart rate jumped. Felt good until I overheated.

Monday
8 on mill, walked 1 more



Monday, September 12, 2011

Weekly Recap- 9 Weeks Until San Antonio


Sunday.
San Antonio Army Dillo 20 Miler-Fort Sam Houston Army Base

Bloody hot, and humid. About 76 degrees at 7:30 start

Not bad, 2:40 ( 8:00 pace). Didn't wear a watch, didn't wear race shoes, already had 50+ miles logged for the week pre-race.

Strong 1st 10 but then sun came out at 12, brutal didn't think I'd finish. But then cloudy again at 17, finished better. 1st place my Division. That's Von next to me, 1st overall (6:45 pace)! Giancarlo 3rd in our division.




Saturday.
5k with girls in am, walked / jogged 3 more when I got home.

Friday
Solid 10 on mill, walked 2 more.

Thursday.
Tried for 10 with 5 at LT. At 6 with 2 at LT, had to stop. Legs tight and soaked through. No worries, coming off 14 to day before.

Did easy 5 at night.

Wednesday.
14 during lunch, low and slow.

Tuesday.
Off, up late with children.

Monday
Solid 15, but feeling a bit beat up.

Monday, September 5, 2011

Weekly Recap-10 Weeks Until San Antonio

Sunday.
Had 11 schedule but swamped with work. At 3000+ calories of junk food instead. Will make it up next week.

Saturday.
Easy 5 in am. Walked two more.

Friday
Fast 9 with 5 X 200 meter strides.

Thursday.
Easy 5.

Wednesday.
Slow 15 miler, but with 6 X 400 meter hills.

Tuesday.
Off

Monday
Fast 18, really moving.