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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Tuesday, February 16, 2016

Weekly Recap-Week 10 of Winter Training (Wk Ending February 21)

Sunday 
Slow 4. Walk / jog 4 more

Saturday
Decent 4 in afternoon, and slow 5k at night, walked  2 more. 

Friday
Slow but decent 5 miles.  Walk / jog another 7

Thursday
Off

Wednesday
Slow 5k with light incline work.  Walk / jog another 5 miles

Tuesday
5k, walked / jogged another 9.  Time to start losing weight.  15 lbs should put me in half Marathon shape

Monday
Slow 4
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