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 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



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