WOMEN QUALIFIER
AGE 40-44: TIME 3hrs :50Min
Duration: 16 Weeks:
Time Goal: 4hrs 00Min to 3hrs 45Min
Distance per week: 32Mi – 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 40-44.
- Looking to improve their running performance and aim for a better time.
- Interested in incorporating speed work into their training routine.
- Capable of starting the training with an 11-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 40-44.
- 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.