PMP my run

[El Gordo]

My friend is trying the first marathon guide and I started when I heard it weas 3 runs a week, but it isn't really. If your cross-training 3 times a week that's still 6 sessions.

Hi Gideon -- welcome to the forum.

Yes, you're right about Furman FIRST -- almost.

They make it clear from the outset that the plan is no easy option. The underlying principle is that most training schedules have rather meaningless filler runs that are not very useful, and that may just lead to overtraining and injury, or perhaps worse: utter boredom.

Their approach is to replace 2 or 3 of these runs with cross-training sessions that aid recovery, build additional strength and cardiovascular fitness, and keep the training interesting.

I'm using a hybrid of the plan, and am enjoying the variety.