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, December 5, 2011

Weekly Recap 4 Weeks Until Kingwood

Sunday.
Off, with family activities and work, just took much to do.

Saturday
American Bank Half Marathon. Jogged another 6 throughout afternoon.

Friday
Off.

Thursday..
Up at 5:00am for easy 6 with mike. Walked / jogged another 8 throughout day.

Wednesday.
Jogged 5, walked another 5.

Tuesday.
Met Mike and Jamie at 5:30am for 8 along Oso Parkway. Weather cold, and group chatting good. Nice run.

When I got home I knocked out another fast 5 on the mill, then walked one more.

Walked another 8 at night.

Monday
Ate a ton of junk food, then took running day off. Gotta make up the calories now. Lots of miles to do.










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