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, January 26, 2015

Weekly Recap-Week 11 of Winter Training


Sunday
Off-Feeling lazy this week.

Saturday
Off-Feeling lazy this week.

Friday
Off-Feeling lazy this week.

Thursday
Off-Feeling lazy this week.

Wednesday
Slow slow four.


Tuesday
Not good. Tried to do 5k and after 12 minutes, felt like I had been running for 20.  I quit and took a shower.

But no worries, I had been traveling all night and day from Quito.


Monday
Traveling back to USA

Monday, January 19, 2015

Weekly Recap-Week 10 of Winter Training


Sunday
Off-to much work here on Quito

Saturday
Off-to much work here on Quito

Friday
Off-to much work here on Quito

Thursday
Off-to much work here on Quito

Wednesday
Off-to much work here on Quito

Tuesday
Off-to much work here on Quito

Monday
Walked / jogged 5 at Quito hotel.   Being at 9,000 feet, not easy.

Weekly Recap-Week 9 of Winter Training


Sunday
Off-traveling to Ecuador



Saturday
Slow 4



Friday
Slow 5k


Thursday
Did one-mile outside with Cate. Then hit the bill for another quick 5K



Wednesday 
Cold weather and drizzling.  Hit pavement for  4 miles at night

Tuesday
Off



Monday
Cold weather. Hit pavement for 5k at night 

Monday, January 12, 2015

Weekly Recap-Week 8 of Winter Training


Sunday
Did 4 miles very slow, but with decent incline work.  Jogged / walked two more

Saturday
Off

Friday
Off

Thursday
Quick 5k

Wednesday
Returned from long day in Mexico. Took Jules to math tutor, and ran 5 at night around Kings Crossing.  Weather cold.

Tuesday
Off-In Mexico

Monday
Off-In Mexico

Friday, January 9, 2015

Weekly Recap-Week 7 of Winter Training


Sunday
Jogged 4 walked one more.

That gives me 30 miles of running for the week. Most I've run in over year and a half. 

Saturday
Slow 5. Walk / jog another 4

Friday
Very Slow 4

Thursday
Slow 7.  Farthest non stop run I've done in 18 months. 

Wednesday
Quite cold, northern blew through.  I needed a 5k and asked Cate if she wanted to go. 

We strapped on winter gear and went out about dusk.  Did a slow but non stop 5k.  

Tuesday
Decent 5k

Monday
Slow 4 but with some slight incline work.