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, July 16, 2023

Weekly Recap-Week 08 of Summer Training (Week Ending Jul 23 2023)

Saturday

Taking week off to see if back / leg pain abates

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

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

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

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

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

Monday
Taking week off to see if back / leg pain abates
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Monday, July 10, 2023

Weekly Recap-Week 07 of Summer Training (Week Ending Jul 16, 2023)

Sunday 
Taking off for injuries to heal. Cross testing with walking and some swimming

Saturday
Taking off for injuries to heal. Cross testing with walking and some swimming

Friday
Taking off for injuries to heal. Cross testing with walking and some swimming

Thursday
Taking off for injuries to heal. Cross testing with walking and some swimming

Wednesday
Taking off for injuries to heal. Cross testing with walking and some swimming 

Tuesday
Taking off for injuries to heal. Cross testing with walking and some swimming 

Monday
Uhmm. Did a slow 5 miles. 

Negatives: no improvement in goin strain. Still hurt and cramped.  Also, lots of tightness in back. 

Positives:  felt good aerobically and no pain down back of leg. 
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Wednesday, July 5, 2023

Weekly Recap-Week 06 of Summer Training (Week Ending Jul 09, 2023)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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