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 6, 2015

Weekly Recap-Week 19 of Summer Training (Wk Ending September 13)


Sunday
Tried a slow jog today, but hamstring still acutely tight and sore. 

Saturday
Hamstring still tight.  Taking time off. 

Friday
Hamstring still tight.  Taking time off. 

Thursday
Strained a damn hamstring while running dehydrated on Wednesday.  Now have to take 3-4 days off. 

Wednesday
Hit pavement for slow four.  Sweated like I was in a shower. 

Tuesday
Slow 5 with moderate incline work. 

Monday
Decent 5
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