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 30, 2018

Weekly Recap-Week 19 of Summer Training (Wk Ending October 07)

Sunday 
Slow 5k, walk 2 more

Saturday
Off-lots of work

Friday
Off-lots of work

Thursday
Off-lots of work

Wednesday
Off-lots of work

Tuesday
Off

Monday
Walk / jog 4
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Monday, September 24, 2018

Weekly Recap-Week 18 of Summer Training (Wk Ending September 30)

Sunday 
Jog 4

Saturday
Jog 4, Walk 1 more

Friday
Off

Thursday
Off

Wednesday
Jog 4, walk 6 more

Tuesday
Jog 5k, walk 1 more

Monday
Jog 4 miles.  Walk another 5
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Monday, September 17, 2018

Weekly Recap-Week 17 of Summer Training (Wk Ending September 23)

Sunday 
Slow 4 miler, walk / jog another 4

Saturday
Slow 5 miler, walk / jog another 5 miles

Friday
5k, walk 3 more miles 
Thursday
Slow 5k, walk 3 more miles 

Wednesday
Off

Tuesday
5k in afternoon, another 5k night.  Walk 2 more miles 

Monday
Jog mostly walk 10
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Monday, September 10, 2018

Weekly Recap-Week 16 of Summer Training (Wk Ending September 16)

Sunday 
Slow 5, Walk 1 more

Saturday
Off-out of town

Friday
Off-out of town
Thursday
Off-out of town

Wednesday
Slow 4, walk / jog 4 more

Tuesday
Off-out of town

Monday
Slow 5 miler. Walk 4 more
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Monday, September 3, 2018

Weekly Recap-Week 15 of Summer Training (Wk Ending September 09)

Sunday 
Off

Saturday
Slow 5k in am, another slo 5k in pm.  Walk 2 more miles 

Friday
Very slow 5 Miles. Walk 1 more

Thursday
Slow 5k, walk 7 more miles

Wednesday
Slow 5k, walk 6 more miles

Tuesday
Slow 5k, walk 5 more miles

Monday
Slow 5k in early afternoon, another 5k late afternoon.  walk 5 more miles
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