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, September 8, 2014

Weekly Recap-Week 18 of Summer Training


Sunday 
Morning- Jog three, walk two.  Afternoon, ran another four. 

Saturday 
Walk / jog six

Friday 
Jog 4, walked / jogged another 6

Thursday 
Off.  Long day at office (14 hours)

Wednesday 
hit pavement to walk / jog 5.  Heat/humidity terrible.

Tuesday 
Walk / Jog 5

Monday 
Jog 5k, walk 5
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