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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Thursday, April 5, 2012

Week 1 in Limbo-No Race Schedule, Except Beach to Bay

Sunday
Met Jamie at CW at 5:00 am for 17. Clay joined in last 8.

Saturday
Arise and Shine 5k with girls. Juliet solid run, Cate -1st in 8 and under division
Ran 4 more on mill when we got home.

Friday
Slow 6 with Mike in the early a.m.

Thursday
7 miles in the early am with crew

Wednesday
Did 5 from 5:15-6:00. Then met morning crew for another 5. Soaked in sweat post run. Sloshing in shoes.

Tuesday
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Monday
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