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, November 29, 2011

Weekly Recap 5 Weeks Until Kingwood

Sunday.
walked 10 throughout day.

Saturday.
Up at 5:00 am, walk jog 9 on hotel treadmill.

5k with girls in San Antonio. Another 4 on hotel mill when we got back.

Jogged fast 5 on mill when we got home. Walked another 1.5. Wanted do more but ran out of time.

Friday
New shoes out of the box, Gladiator on the wide screen, made 20 on the mill easy this afternoon.

Thursday.
Up at 4:00, drove with Mike to do easy 10 of hill work in Annaville. New course, good conversation, lots of fun.

Almost ran over a dozen times by speeding refinery trash headed home from graveyard shift, but still fun.

Wanted to get in 4-6 at night but ran out of time.

Wednesday..
Walk / jog 8.

Tuesday.
Off-went to Giancarlo's Christmas party in Alice. Ate a disgusting quantity of tamales , cookies, pizza, cake, cheeses , and other stuff. Probably gained a pound.

Monday
Walked / jogged 6. Wish I had time for more











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