Sub 180 Marathoner

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).

Sunday, March 24, 2019

Weekly Recap-Week 02 of Spring Training (Week Ending March 24, 2019)

Sunday

Walk / job 4 in am. Walk 4 in pm. Need to lose 20 lbs!

Saturday

Walk / jog 4

Friday

Just back in town

Thursday

Out of country traveling for work. Middle East so no opportunities to train

Wednesday

Out of country traveling for work. Middle East so no opportunities to train

Tuesday

Out of country traveling for work. Middle East so no opportunities to train

Monday

Out of country traveling for work. Middle East so no opportunities to train

Weekly Recap-Week 01 of Spring Training (Week Ending March 17, 2019)

Sunday

Out of country traveling for work. Middle East so no opportunities to train

Saturday

Out of country traveling for work. Middle East so no opportunities to train

Friday

Out of country traveling for work. Middle East so no opportunities to train

Thursday

Out of country traveling for work. Middle East so no opportunities to train

Wednesday

Out of country traveling for work. Middle East so no opportunities to train

Tuesday

Out of country traveling for work. Middle East so no opportunities to train

Monday

Out of country traveling for work. Middle East so no opportunities to train

Weekly Recap-Week 19 of Winter Training (Week Ending March 10, 2019)

Sunday

Out of country traveling for work. Middle East so no opportunities to train

Saturday

Out of country traveling for work. Middle East so no opportunities to train

Friday

Out of country traveling for work. Middle East so no opportunities to train

Thursday

Out of country traveling for work. Middle East so no opportunities to train

Wednesday

Out of country traveling for work. Middle East so no opportunities to train

Tuesday

Out of country traveling for work. Middle East so no opportunities to train

Monday

Out of country traveling for work. Middle East so no opportunities to train

Weekly Recap-Week 18 of Winter Training (Week Ending March 03, 2019)

Sunday

Out of country traveling for work. Middle East so no opportunities to train

Saturday

Out of country traveling for work. Middle East so no opportunities to train

Friday

Out of country traveling for work. Middle East so no opportunities to train

Thursday

Out of country traveling for work. Middle East so no opportunities to train

Wednesday

Swamped with work; getting ready for extended work trip

Tuesday

Swamped with work; getting ready for extended work trip

Monday

Swamped with work; getting ready for extended work trip

Monday, February 25, 2019

Weekly Recap-Week 17 of Winter Training (Wk Ending February 24)

Sunday

Off

Saturday

Jog, mostly walk 4

Friday

Off

Thursday

Off-

Wednesday

Jog, mostly walk 4

Tuesday

Jog, mostly walk 4

Monday

Jog, mostly walk 4