What is the difference between participating in the FIRST marathon training study and using one of the FIRST training schedules to prepare for a marathon?
A. Participants in the FIRST training study will run the Kiawah Island Marathon in December. Information about the study is available at our website (http://www.furman.edu/first/marathon.htm). There you will find participation eligibility and expectations along with how to apply for acceptance. The FIRST site also provides training schedules (marathon and half-marathon); in particular, for the Spinx RunFest Greenville Marathon. These training schedules (http://www.furman.edu/first/fmtp.htm) may be used for any marathon. Many RW readers have indicated that they are planning to use the training schedules for other marathons (NYC, Marine Corps, Chicago, Richmond, St. Louis, etc.).
