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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Sunday, September 2, 2012

Weekly Recap-10 Weeks Until San Antonio

Sunday
Went to Coffee Waves at 5:30 am, Jamie and Huerta no shows. New guy, Sam came along. We did 5 down to Dodridge nice and slow. One Back at CW, went out over Harbor Bridge, beautiful sunrise.
Ran some more on other side and saw Sid, Steve, and Kamie. Came back with them slow

12 in all.

Saturday
Off

Friday
Off-Got on mill, ran a mile and quit.  Just to fatigued.  Really need to get on a diet.
Well, autumn here soon, running will be fun again.

Thursday
Fast five with 5 X 400 moderate hills.

Wednesday
Off-Lots of work

Tuesday
jogged / walked 5 in the morning.

Monday
Off
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