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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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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