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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Tuesday, January 3, 2012

Weekly Recap-5 Weeks Until Galveston

Sunday. Met Mike for way 6 at 6:00am. Jogged another 3, walked two on mill in late afternoon. Saturday Needed a medium long run today. Did a half race here. Wore heavy trainers, weather shit 92% humidity, and didn't push at all. 1:38 flat, 7:28 pace. Friday Good 6 on mill. Thursday.. Met Mike for 6 at 6:00am, then came to work and ate a ton of junk food crap. Wednesday. Walked / jogged 4 during lunch. walked 5 more at night. Tuesday. Walked 4 Monday Off

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