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, March 20, 2016

Weekly Recap-Week 03 of Spring Training (Wk Ending March 27)

Sunday 
Being lazy lazy lazy

Saturday
Should have done 6 miles, drank a six pack instead

Friday
Off-being lazy

Thursday
Off-being lazy

Wednesday
Off-Slept at office

Tuesday
Off

Had an annual checkup. After eating three Whataburger taquitos this am, washing down with a 44oz ice tea, and wearing all clothes and shoes, I was 218.  I am probably about 210 in my boxers after a morning bathroom visit.   I'm going to try to get to 199 before Beach to Bay in 8 weeks. 

Monday
Met Mike for 6 at 5:45. Slow 9:00 pace

Off-Slept at office at night

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