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 10, 2011

Weekly Recap- 5 Weeks Until San Antonio

Sunday.
Harbor Half Marathon

Saturday.
Walked / jogged 5.

Friday
Walked 3 in morning. Hit pavement for 5 with 3 farklicks after work. Jogged 4 at night, walked 1 more.

Thursday.
5 at lunch with 3 X 800 LT pace.

Wednesday.
10 during lunch. Walked 4 after work.

Tuesday.
up at 5:30am and hit pavement with Mike, Jeff, and Jamie for 6. Walked another 5 at lunch. Walked / jogged another 8 at night.

Monday
9 with 3 X 1,200 at slightly reduced VOmax pace during lunch.









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