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 19, 2012

Week 5 in Summer Limbo-No Races Scheduled For A while

Sunday.
Meet Mike for a planned 10 miles at 5:30am. Humidity bad, soaked through at 6. Just before 7, I called it quits. Need to remember to bring extra shoes to switch out

Walked / jogged another 5 later.

Great news, treadmill seems to be working. Hope it stays fixed.

Saturday.
Met Mike, Mcalister and some others at Coffee Waves on alameda at 5:30am. Did 15.

Walked / jogged another 5 on mill at golds after lunch.

Friday
Off

Thursday.
Nine in morning (5:15 a.m.) with John and Mike.  It was raining on and off.  Walked / jogged another 2.5 at night with Cate.
BAD BAD news.  Treadmill console not working!!!!! Hope and pray I can get it fixed ASAP.

Wednesday.
Off

Tuesday.
Fast 7 on mill after work. Jogged walked another 7 at night.

Monday
Easy five on mill

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