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, June 5, 2012

Week 3 in Summer Limbo-No Race Plans

Sunday.
Walked, mostly jogged 6 miles on mill. Did 15 mins of bike work with Juliet at Golds.

Saturday.
Fast 5 on mill in morning. Walked, mostly ran another 5 in afternoon. Ran fast 3 at night.

Friday
5 on mill

Thursday.
Finally something. Ran easy 5 on mill.

Wednesday.
Had on my running shorts and shoes. Went into the treadmill room, and then family stuff came up. Never even got to start. That's five days of no running.

Tuesday.
Off-swamped with life

Monday
Off-In a bit of a funk. Need to back on a plan

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