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, March 26, 2012

Weekly Recap-Race Week San Antonio IRAN Marathon

Sunday
Off

Saturday
San Antonio Iran Marathon

Friday
Off

Thursday
Off

Wednesday
Off

Tuesday
Met Mike for 6 at 6:00. Six more after work along Oso parkway.

Monday
Did 4 at 5:30-6:00, then Met Mike at 6:00 for another 6:00.

Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Fwd: Runners

From a buddy of mine:

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Mueller, David
Date: Wed, Mar 21, 2012 at 11:04 AM
Subject: Runners
To: David Jones jonescpa@gmail.com

Dave,

 

I ran into a mutual acquaintance who had seen you lately.  He said you looked much different & wondered if you were ill.  I told him, "Dave's not ill, in fact it's much worse, he's become a runner".

Monday, March 19, 2012

Weekly Recap-2 Weeks Until San Antonio

Sunday
Off

Saturday
5k with girls in am, ran 4 more on mill when I came home.

Friday
Met Mike for easy 6 at 5:30 am. Walked one more.

Thursday
Easy 4 in am

Wednesday
18 road miles on early a.m.

Tuesday
Off

Monday
Met mike for easy 6 at 5:30. Jogged three more in evening. Walked 2 more

Monday, March 12, 2012

Weekly Recap-3 Weeks Until San Antonio

Sunday
Met crew downtown at 5:30am for 13.

Saturday
Solid fast 10 on mill

Friday
Some light exercising with Jules at Golds.

Thursday
Off-out of town.

Wednesday
Off-out of town.

Tuesday

Off-out of town.

Monday
7 on mill during lunch.

Monday, March 5, 2012

Weekly Recap-4 Weeks Until San Antonio

Sunday
Fast 6 on mill, walked jogged another 3.

Saturday
Off

Friday

10 on mill at golds in an. 4 on mill at home in pm

Thursday
Off

Wednesday
Met Jamie and John for 6 miles of VOmax work at King. Walked / jogged another 3.

Tuesday
Off

Monday
Met Jaimie for 10 at 5:30, got in another 2 walk run throughout day.

Thursday, March 1, 2012

Weekly Recap-5 Weeks Until San Antonio

Sunday.

Saturday
5k with girls in morning. Ran another 5 fast on mill when I got home. Walked / jogged another 5 throughout day.

Friday
Met Jamie at 5:00 for 10 at natatorium.

Thursday..
Off

Wednesday.
Jogged 5 throughout day.

Tuesday.
Off

Monday
Off