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 9, 2012

Week 8 in Summer Limbo-Down in Sydney

Sunday.
5k bakery workout with girls. Walked 2 more miles.

Saturday.
Out the door at 5:20am. Jogged / walked 5k to Ashfield Park. Met local running group, Sydney Striders. About 6:15, 6 of us (5 guys and one girl) headed out at a 8:30 pace in good cool weather.
Hilly course. At 10k, all runners except one broke off to finish the 15k loop. Dave and I continued on the 24k loop. I was kaput when we finished. I walked home another 5k.
Four the $4 contribution pre race, they had a nice snack table post run. I had a little fruit, that's all

Friday
Off

Thursday.
10 miles. Down to Iron Cove, around once and back. Slow and hilly.

Wednesday.
Off

Tuesday.
Off-Twisted ankle. But did walk 4 miles.

Monday
Off-Twisted ankle. But did walk 4 miles.

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