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 16, 2012

Weekly Recap-3 Weeks Until Galveston

Sunday
Solid 8 with 4 X 800 meter VOmax strides in am. Another 4 at night, walked 3 more.

Saturday
5 miles with Jamie at 5:30am. Did 4 X 600 Fartleks. Then did 5k with Juliet in local race at 8:30.

Friday
Met Jamie for 8 at 5:30am. Humidity was 97%.

Thursday
Met Mike and Jeff for 6 at 5:30am.


Wednesday
A hard 17 on mill with 6 X 400 meter inclines. Walked jogged another 6 throughout day.

Tuesday
Met mike for easy 6 at 5:30am. Quite humid.


Monday
Met Mike and Jamie for easy 6 at 5:30am. Walked another 8.
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