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, February 25, 2013

Weekly Recap-No Scheduled Races

Sunday.
Off a few days -Out of country. Still 195, gotta drop 10-15 pounds before Beach To Bay.

Saturday
Girls had a 5k a couple miles away. I ran there, ran 5k with them, ran back. About 8 miles in all.

Friday
Long day-off

Thursday.
Hit pavement for easy 5 when I got home. Walked, mostly jogged 4 more at night

Wednesday.
Long 13 hr day. Hit pavement for slow 4.

Tuesday.
Walked / jogged 5.

Monday
Long 14 hr day. Still managed a fast six.

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Monday, February 11, 2013

Weekly Recap-No Schedule Races

Sunday.
Fast 4 with some incline

Saturday
Worked part of day. Hit pavement for 6. Nice cool weather

Friday
Off

Thursday.
Six on mill but increased speed and incline throughout. Pretty good work.

Wednesday.
14 hr day. Off

Tuesday.
Hit pavement for four

Monday
Quick four on mill

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Monday, February 4, 2013

Weekly Recap-No Scheduled Races

Sunday.
Quick four on mill at night.

Saturday
5k run with girls in the a.m.

Friday
Off-Too much work

Thursday..
14 hr day. No time to run.

Wednesday.
Long day. Hit payment for slow 4 right after getting home.

Tuesday.
Off

Monday
Off

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