[bluegoose]

Originally Posted by ERCougar

I found the link: http://www.furman.edu/first/Half%20M...%20Program.pdf

So far, this is a great program. I've gotten much faster and have had ZERO knee issues so far (rare for me). I've only done the first five weeks, but I've never felt this good.

So whats the philosophy behind your using this program? I assume its not only to finish a half, but to finish fast, considering you do several runs longer that 13 miles during your training.

As someone who has never run a marathon before, my goal is to finish and feel fairly well at the end. I've also got a goal for time, but I understand that could be a little ambitious for a first timer.

I have never personally understood programs like Galloways where he has you running up to 32 miles to get ready for a marathon. It seems like a waste of time to me. Thats why I like the Furman full marathon training program. The longest run is 20 miles getting ready for it.