WOMEN QUALIFIER
AGE 18-39: TIME 3hrs :45
Duration: 16 Weeks:
Time Goal: 3hrs 35Min to 3hrs 50Min
Distance per week: 33Mi – 43Mi
The training plan described is designed for individuals who meet the following criteria:
- Must have qualified for the London marathon between the ages of 18-39.
- Looking to improve their running performance and achieve a better time.
- Interested in incorporating speed work into their training regimen.
- Capable of starting the training with a 10-mile long run.
- Able to run 33 miles in the first week of training.
- Training plan includes long runs, fartleks, tempo runs, track speed workouts, and recovery days. - Weekly long run distances range from 11 miles in the first week to a maximum of 22 miles.
- Willing to commit to running 5 days a week.
- Should have prior experience running marathons.
- Ideally, the individual has been running for years and has completed more than 3 marathons.
- Must have qualified for the London marathon within 25 minutes above or below the age-graded qualifying time for ages 18-39.
- The training plan is tailored based on the individual's qualifying time for the London marathon within the specified age range.
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.