WOMEN QUALIFIER
AGE 50-54: TIME 3Hrs :55Min
Duration: 16 Weeks:
Time Goal: 4Hrs 00Min to 3hrs 50Min
Distance per week: 32Mi – 43Mi
The training plan provided is specifically targeted towards individuals who meet the following criteria:
1. Individuals aged between 50-54 years who have the aspiration of qualifying for the Boston Marathon.
2. Those who are keen on running strong and potentially improving their marathon time.
3. People who are open to integrating speed work into their training routine.
4. Individuals who are capable of commencing the training with an 11-mile long run.
5. Participants who can handle running 32 miles in the first week of training.
6. Those with a training plan that includes long runs, fartleks, tempo runs, track speed workouts, and dedicated recovery days.
7. Individuals who can manage a weekly long run distance of 43 miles, with the longest run of the week being 22 miles.
8. People who are committed to running 5 days a week.
9. Individuals with prior marathon running experience, having completed at least 3 marathons.
10. Participants who fall within a 25-minute range above or below the qualifying time for the Boston Marathon in their specific age group (50-54 years).
The training plan is tailored based on the individual's Boston Marathon Age qualification time.
A competitive runner himself, Wilson Komen brings nearly a decade of experience to his coaching. He sees it as his mission to help all of his runners—new and experienced alike—maintain healthy, consistent training regimens that will lead to rewarding racing experiences.
Coach Wilson Komen is certified by the Road Runners Club of America.