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 1, 2012

Week 5 in Limbo-No Race Schedule, Except Beach to Bay


Sunday.
On mill, fast 18. With all the flab I'm carrying, not fun. But aerobics good. Time to taper. Walk / jog another 6 at night.

Saturday.
5k with girls in am, ran 6 on mill later in day. Walked 1 more.

Friday
Off-wanted to get in 15-18 but with work and family, no can do. Will try for 18 Sunday morning, and then really diet 10 days before carbing for beach to bay.

Thursday.
Met John at 5:30 for 3 warmup. Was sweated through when finished doing 8:15 miles as humidity was 93%. Waited at conner store for 5 minutes, but Mike didn't show, so John and I ran another 3. Again, completely soaked and sloshing in shoes when finsihed.

Wednesday.
4 on mill after work.

Tuesday.
Met John for 6 at 5:00. Humidity really bad. had to stop three times, for only 10 seconds, to catch my breath.

Monday
On mill, 4 in the early morning, and 4 more in evening. Walked one more.

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