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, June 26, 2023

Weekly Recap-Week 05 of Summer Training (Week Ending Jul 02, 2023)

Sunday 
Taking week off to see if back / leg pain abate

Saturday
Taking week off to see if back / leg pain abates

Friday
Worked late. Back sore. Took day off. 

Thursday
4 miles but tight cramping in the hip and legs

Wednesday
4 miles but cramping back

Tuesday
Off

Monday
Good 5 during lunch
Good 4 at night. 

Back very tight, but did not lock up
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Monday, June 19, 2023

Weekly Recap-Week 04 of Summer Training (Week Ending Jun 25, 2023)

Sunday 
Off

Saturday
Slow 9 miles 

Friday
5k during lunch. Faster 5k at night.  Walked a few moy

Thursday
Off

Wednesday
5 miles with incline work. Felt great aerobically but legs cramp stated to intensify at mile 4. 

Tuesday
Good 4 miles. Surprised no cramping. 

Walked another 4

Monday
5k. Back cramps strong. Walked another 6
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Monday, June 12, 2023

Weekly Recap-Week 03 of Summer Training (Week Ending Jun 18, 2023)

Sunday 
5k.  Back / leg cramping. Walked another 5 miles during the day

Saturday
5k.  Back / leg cramping. Walked another 5 miles during the day 

Friday
Good 5 miles. Back was tightening up but held on

Thursday
Walk 4. Back sore

Wednesday
4 miles but back / leg cramping 

Tuesday
Quick 5k at lunch

Monday
Slow 4 during lunch 

Slow 5k with slight incline at night
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Monday, June 5, 2023

Weekly Recap-Week 02 of Summer Training (Week Ending Jun 11, 2023)

Sunday 
4 miler 

Saturday
Walk 6. Back tight

Friday
Off

Thursday
Solid 4 with nice quick pace

Wednesday
5k

Tuesday
Decent 4.  

Monday
Solid 8 miler. No cramping 
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