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, January 23, 2012

Weekly Recap-2 Weeks Until Galveston

Sunday
Solid 14 on mill in am.

Saturday
ran 5k with girls in am. Did two more on mill post race. Was suppose to do 14 later in day, but went to buffet social, ate like a pig, and washed it down with a pint of rum. Not conducive to running a PR, but was quite happy non the less.

Friday
Off

Thursday
Solid 8 during lunch. Walked 4 more at night

Wednesday
Walked four. Wanted to run at night, too tired and short on time

Tuesday
Ate junk food all day, was tired and feeling beat up. Decided to skip run and go to bed, but then decided to get in final speed workout. Put in solid 13 with 3 X 1600 VOmax intervals.

Monday
Had 8 scheduled, just too knackered. Took day off, will do double tomorrow.
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