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 8, 2012

Week 6 in Limbo-No Race Schedule, Except Beach to Bay


Sunday.
Downtown at Coffee Waves at 5:30 am. Couple 3 miles loops with Alamar, Jamie, Robert, and Randy. Then at 6:30, a few other runners came, and out and back down Ocean Dr for another 6. Easy 8:30 pace.

Saturday.
Fast 8 on the mill

Friday
Met Jamie, John, and Alamar for 6 at 5:30. Walked 1 more. Jamie had a foot stress, turned off the path at four.

Thursday.
After work, 7 slow, low, and slow. But burned some calories

Wednesday.
Off-too busy with stuff

Tuesday.
Off-wanted to get in some miles, but worked late

Monday
7 on mill, walk one more. Cheated on diet a little as someone brought cupcakes to work. I had 4, or was it 5.

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