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 25, 2016

Weekly Recap-Week 7 of Winter Training (Wk Ending January 31)


Sunday
Slow 4 in am with incline work.  Slow 5k in the evening 

Saturday 
Still have cold, but got in a decent 5k and walked/jogged another 5k with Juliet. 

Friday
Off-sick with a cold. 

Wednesday
Hit pavement for 4. 

42 degrees, legs felt heavy

Tuesday
Slow 5k, walked / jog 4 more mile

Monday
Slow 5.  
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