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, September 17, 2012

Weekly Recap-8 Weeks Until San Antonio

Sunday
Ran 5k with girls in the morning.  Did easy 4 on mill in evening, walked on more.

Saturday
Slow 6.

Friday
Fast 4.

Thursday
Fast 6 with a bit of a nudge on on the incline.

Wednesday
Off

Tuesday
Fast 6, walked one more.

Monday
Fast 7, walked one more.  Need to lose weight, hard to run smoothly
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