Bill Pierce, listed as a marathon supercoach by Runner's World magazine, is an experienced marathoner and chair of the health sciences department at Furman University.
Scott Murr, an experienced marathoner and twelve-time Ironman Triathlon finisher, is director of the Furman Fitness and Aquatics Center.
Ray Moss, who designed the FIRST laboratory physiological testing protocol, is professor of health and exercise science and director of the Molnar Human Performance Laboratory at Furman.
