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HappyG(rrr)
HappyG(rrr)
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10:28pm, 19 Apr 2023
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Glad Furman still has a following. I think it has a place for those whose running is restricted but can invest time in cross train to get a best marathon experience. Enjoy! :-) G
boulders
boulders
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I used FIRST for a couple of marathons in the 2010s. I'm back running again so keen to get going. Delighted to see the thread is still up and running!
HappyG(rrr)
HappyG(rrr)
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Lol, glad to see you are still a fan boulders. :-) G
JPF
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I am definitely a Furman fan. But there is another book worth reading: ‘IronFit’s Marathons after 40’ by Don & Melanie Fink. It is a more flexible approach. But as with First, you have to commit to the cross training
EvilPixie
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Any further comments or updates on this?
HappyG(rrr)
HappyG(rrr)
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Wow, new comment on Furman, haven't seen any activity on here in ages. Are you using Furman EP? :-) G
EvilPixie
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No but it was suggested as a method for my ultra
Velociraptor
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For an ultra? :-O
HappyG(rrr)
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I'd think it would be a very strange (and quite poor in my humble opinion) choice for an ultra. It wasn't even that good for marathon, in my experience!!

It is based on 3 runs a week, low mileage, lots of speed work in the runs, and then some cycling, rowing or other cross training around it. Almost the opposite of ultra training, I'd say!!

But if there is another view, happy to debate it. I did it for a big near 6 months block because of injury I couldn't do Pfitzinger and Douglas. And outcome was.... mixed! :-) G
EvilPixie
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That’s my answer thank you!

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About This Thread

Maintained by Lalli
This thread is for those who are currently doing or want to do Furman type training, to share tips, log progress etc.

What is Furman? Simply, it's "Run 3 days, do non-running exercise for 2-3 other days". And that's it really!

Some links:
Furman home page: www2.furman.edu
Furman mara plan (you will need to copy and paste the link into your browser as this is a download document): www.wu.ece.ufl.edu/marathon%20training-first%20marathon.pdf
Runners World published version (another downloadable): www.runnersworld.co.uk/general/the...marathon-schedule/2493.html
Furman core/strength exercises: beginners.runnersworld.com
Furman cross training examples: www2.furman.edu

The book (other booksellers are available...! ) amazon.co.uk

http://www.fetcheveryone.com/blog-view.php?id=10866 - Link to lunaman's blog of his experiences of 2 marathons based on Furman. Really good read based on real-world.

My own (HappyG) marathon experience off back of 6 month's very-Furman training. Yes, it was a Peeb! http://www.fetcheveryone.com/blog-view.php?id=13263&y=2011&m=4#240604

And here's a nifty little pace calculator courtesy of lunaman: fellrnr.com

Upcoming target races...

March 2016
HappyG(rrr) - 20 March - Alloa Half

April 2016
GeologyRocks - 17 April - Brighton Marathon

FenlandRunner - 24 April - VMLM

Furman focus, will bring rewards.

(Pls let me (Lalli) know if you want to be added or removed from the side panel).
Good luck everyone!
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