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, May 29, 2012

Week 2 in Summer Limbo-Might Do August Marathon


Sunday.
Off-Feeling beat up.  Foot / ankle is bothering me.  Calf has a knot.  Overall, needed a bit of a break this week.  Will start easy, weight reducing, mileage for next three weeks.

Saturday.
Off-Lots of family stuff to do

Friday
Met Alamar, Jeff, Jamie, and John for 5.5 miles at 5:30am. Humidity and still air bad.
I got left behind by 200 yards at end. I was literally sloshing in sweat soaked shoes after 5.

Thursday.
Off

Wednesday.
Off

Tuesday.
Ran 4 walked 1

Monday
Ran fast 5 on mill. Walked 1 more

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