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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Monday, July 2, 2012

Week 7 in Summer Limbo-Down in Sydney

Sunday
Off-Twisted ankle.

Saturday
18. From Concord to Opera House and back.

Friday
Jogged 4 with girls around Iron Cove, ran back to get in 7.

Thursday
Off

Wednesday
Went to Olympic park and did 3 with girls around track.

Tuesday
Walk / jog 10 through out day

Monday
Walk / jog 5k with girls around QE park. Then at night, two laps around Iron Cove and back to Concord for 11. Feeling all beat up. Hills have really taken a toll on the legs. Will need to take it easy a couple of days

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