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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Wednesday, May 24, 2023

Weekly Recap-Week 05 of Spring Training (Week Ending May 28, 2023)

Sunday 

Saturday
Solid 4.  Back sore and tight but no related  leg cramp. 

Friday
Leg cramp but pushed through 5k

Thursday
Solid 4 before cramp

Wednesday
Off

Tuesday
Ran 2.5 then leg cramps 

Monday
Ran 5k and walk 2. Still having leg cramps 
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