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, 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.
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