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, January 8, 2012

Weekly Recap-4 Weeks Until Galveston

Sunday
Fast 12 on mill with 3 x 1 mile intervals, VOmax pace.


Saturday
5 miles, walked one more.


Friday
Met Jamie at 5:30pm for solid 8 miler. Did one single mile interval in 6:05.

Did another four at night, then walked 3 more.

Thursday
Walked / jogged 4 before breakfast. really wanted to do 5-7 at night, but family duties took over.

 Wednesday
New shoes out of the box, got in a solid 20. Walked two more.

 Tuesday
 Off-Wanted to get in 18, but between work and family, had no time.

 Monday
 7 on mill with 3 x 1 mile intervals, bout VOmax pace. Walked another 7 throughout day.






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