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, October 3, 2011

Weekly Recap- 6 Weeks Until San Antonio

Sunday.
Solid 16, walked / jogged another 3.

Saturday.
5k trail race. 21:25, not bad considering weather, uneven trail, and no race shoes. Walked / Jogged another 10 throughout day.

Friday
17 in morning, slow slow slow, but humidity awful, and that's indoors on mill. Walked / jogged another 8 at night.

Thursday.
Off, busy work work, more busy with home. Probably needed a break anyway. Off diet some also.

Wednesday.
Walk / jog 9 in am. / Walk / jog another 9 in pm

Tuesday.
Slow 6 during lunch.

Monday
Tough 18 during lunch. Slowed a nick or two, but added 5 X 400 moderate hills.





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