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 19, 2011

Weekly Recap-2 Weeks Until Kingwood

Sunday.
Christmas morning 5:30 am.

Met Mike for an easy 6 this morning. Walked another 3 on mill.

During lunch, fast 6 on mill with 6 X 200 meter strides.

Saturday
14 on mill in am. Walked one more.

Wanted more due to lots of Christmas eve dinner calories.

Friday
Off-Mucho busy at work. Too bad lots of junk food.

Thursday..
Met Mike for easy 4 in am. Walked / jogged 4 more on mill later.

Walked / jogged 4 more on mill at lunch.

Wednesday.
Met Jeff , Jamie, Mike for 8 at 5:30 am. Did some light intervals in last two miles.

Ran fast 5 on mill after work. Wanted to do more at night, but ran out of time.

Tuesday.
Walked / jogged six.

Monday
Met Jeff, Jamie, and Mike for easy 6 at 5:30 am.

Got on mill and jogged / walked another 3.

Walked 4 during lunch.





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