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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Sunday, December 11, 2011

Weekly Recap-3 Weeks Until Kingwood

Sunday.
7 on mill at night.

Saturday
15 in the San Antonio RoadRunner 10 miler (I kept going).

Wanted to get in 5 when I returned home, but no time.

Friday
Met Jamie at 6:00 am for easy 6.

5 on mill after work

4 on mill before bed, needed to burn off about 15 Christmas cookies

Thursday..
Met mike for easy 6 at a conversational pace at 5:30am.

4 on mill during lunch. Walked 1 more.

Wanted to get some more in at night but ran out of time.

Wednesday.
Went to meet running mate at 5:30; he couldn't make it. Ran a lonely 10.

Walked / jogged another 8 throughout day.

Tuesday.
Off-wanted to get in 5-7, but not enough time.

Monday
Solid 17 during lunch, another fast 4 when I got home. Wanted to do 4 more at night, but ran out of time.


















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