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 17, 2011

Weekly Recap- 4 Weeks Until San Antonio

Sunday.
Gator half marathon, kept going to get in 20.

Saturday.
5k with Juliet in morning

Friday
Walked, mostly jogged, 6 during lunch.

Thursday.
3 in after breakfast, walked 1 more. Nine at night with 5 X 800 meter VOmax pace. Walked two more.

Wednesday.
In AM, was going for 20, stopped at 7, feeling a little over-trained. Walked 2 more.

Walked / jogged 11 throughout evening.

Tuesday.
Five during lunch, walked 1 more. Walked / jogged 5 at night.

Monday
Five during lunch. Walked / jogged another 9 in evening.










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