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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Tuesday, August 29, 2023

Weekly Recap-Week 14 of Summer Training (Week Ending Sep 03 2023)

  Sunday


Saturday

Friday

Thursday

Wednesday

Tuesday

Monday
4 miles.  Moderate tightness in groin and lower back but did  not become acute.   No lower back leg pains
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Saturday, August 26, 2023

Weekly Recap-Week 13 of Summer Training (Week Ending Aug 27 2023)

 Sunday

Taking week off to see if back / leg pain abates

Saturday
Off to let tightness  in back and leg abate.

Friday
Off to let tightness  in back and leg abate.

Thursday
5k  with tightness in back and groin, but chronic not acute.

Wednesday
Off to let tightness  in back and leg abate.

Tuesday
Off to let tightness  in back and leg abate.

Monday
5k  with tightness in back and groin, but chronic not acute.
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Weekly Recap-Week 12 of Summer Training (Week Ending Aug 20 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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Tuesday, August 8, 2023

Weekly Recap-Week 11 of Summer Training (Week Ending Aug 13 2023)

 Saturday

Off.  Trying to heal injuries


Saturday
Off.  Trying to heal injuries

Friday
Off.  Trying to heal injuries

Thursday
Off.  Trying to heal injuries

Wednesday
Off.  Trying to heal injuries

Tuesday
Off.  Trying to heal injuries 

Monday
Disappointing.  Jogged 5k.

Bad news:  though not acute, groin strain still there.  Same with back pain.  After the run, both goin and back inflamed.

Good news:  Felt light  in pace and good aerobically.   No sciatica pain down back of  leg to calve.


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Weekly Recap-Week 10 of Summer Training (Week Ending Aug 06 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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Weekly Recap-Week 09 of Summer Training (Week Ending Jul 30 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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