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, February 20, 2012

Weekly Recap-6 Weeks Until San Antonio

Sunday
Met Jamie and Robert for 12 downtown (4 loops of 3.1 miles). Not bad, sub 8:00s, but a humid. Also felt little decarbed after 6 last night.

Saturday
Six on mill at night, walked one more

Friday
Light 2.5 miles and a little bike with Juliet at Golds.

Thursday
Off

Wednesday
Met Jeff and Jamie for 10. Humid but nice 8:20 pace. Need to lose some fat.

Walk / jog another five throughout day.
Tuesday
Off

Monday
Off
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