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, July 25, 2016

Weekly Recap-Week 06 Sabbatical for hamstring recovery (Wk Ending July 31)

Sunday 
Jogged, mostly walked 11

Saturday
Ran very slow 5k, walked another 7

Friday
Swam half miles, walked / jogged 5
Thursday
Walked / jogged 5

Wednesday
Did some deep stretching, especially at the lower back, to gluts area.  Seemed to help tightness in hamstring.  

Walked / jogged 4 outside 

Tuesday
Jog, mostly walked 8.  Hamstring tighten up!

Monday
Walked 4
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Monday, July 18, 2016

Weekly Recap-Week 05 Sabbatical for hamstring recovery (Wk Ending July 24)

Sunday 
Walked 3

Saturday
Walked 4

Friday
Walk / run about 7
Swam some
Thursday
Walk / run about 4

Wednesday
Walk / run about 4

Tuesday
Swam , walked 4

Monday
Off
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Monday, July 11, 2016

Weekly Recap-Week 04 Sabbatical for hamstring recovery (Wk Ending July 17)

Sunday 
Walked 4

Saturday
Swam half mile, walked 4

Friday
Swam half a mile
Thursday
Off

Wednesday
Walked some. 

Tuesday
Swam a mile, walked 5

Monday
Walked 5, still on tight diet
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Sunday, July 10, 2016

Weekly Recap-Week 03 Sabbatical for hamstring recovery (Wk Ending July 10)

Sunday 
Walked four, sticking with diet

Saturday
Walked four, sticking with diet

Friday
Walked four, sticking with diet
Thursday
Walked four

Wednesday
Off

Tuesday
Walked four.

Monday
Swam half a mile and walked four.  Just trying to lose weight.
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Friday, July 8, 2016

Weekly Recap-Week 02 Sabbatical for hamstring recovery (Wk Ending July 03)

Sunday 
Resting hamstring, on diet to lose 25-40 lbs.  walking a few days a week

Saturday
Resting hamstring, on diet to lose 25-40 lbs.  walking a few days a week

Friday
Resting hamstring, on diet to lose 25-40 lbs.  walking a few days a week

Thursday
Resting hamstring, on diet to lose 25-40 lbs.  walking a few days a week

Wednesday
Resting hamstring, on diet to lose 25-40 lbs.  walking a few days a week

Tuesday
Resting hamstring, on diet to lose 25-40 lbs.  walking a few days a week

Monday
Resting hamstring, on diet to lose 25-40 lbs.  walking a few days a week
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