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, April 9, 2012

Week 2 in Limbo-No Race Schedule, Except Beach to Bay

Sunday
Up at 4:30 am, downtown Coffee Waves at 5:00 to meet Jamie, Jeff, and Robert for 12-15.

Jamie stuck at work due to heavy wind power out. Jeff texted he'd be there at 5:30, but didn't show. No word from Bob. At 5:40, I went back home and back to bed.

Saturday
Off-busy with work

Friday
Did 3 miles from 5:00-5:30 am. Crew was to show up at 5:30 for 7 more. Nobody came. As I had a stomach ache, I called it a day

Thursday
Met Mike for 6 at 5:30. Walked one more. Need to get serious on diet

Wednesday
Off

Tuesday
Ran 5 in the am, then met mike at 6:00 am for another 5.

Monday
Off

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