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, November 19, 2012

Weekly Recap-No Races Scheduled But Looking For One


Sunday.
Met Mike, Jeff, Sid, and Clay for 17 by doing 2 loops from Coffee Waves Alameda to Naval Base and back, through University Trail.

They left me behind pretty quickly. Wasn't pretty but I got in all 17.

Saturday.
Off
Friday
went out for 4-5, again saw Raphael running in opposite direction. Again I could only stay with him about 1.5 miles. I let him go and finished up to get in almost six.

Thursday.
4 mile turkey trot with girls in am. Walked / jogged another 9 throughout day.

Wednesday.
Quick 5, waked one more.

Tuesday.

Monday

Went our for a four miler right after work.  At mile 1, I saw Raphael running the opposite direction.  I did a 180 and ran with him for about a mile. 

A little to warm and humid for me to keep up with a top runner like that, I let him go after about 1.5 miles.  Had the weather been cold, I would done all 5 on his route.
 


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