WOMEN QUALIFIER
AGE 60-64: TIME 4hrs 27Min
Duration: 16 Weeks:
Time Goal: 4hrs 35Min to 4hrs 10Min
Distance per week: 30Mi – 41Mi
The training plan described is intended for individuals who meet the following criteria:
- Must have qualified for the London Marathon within the age range of 60-64.
- Looking to run with strength and aiming to improve their performance if possible.
- Interested in incorporating speed work into their training routine.
- Capable of commencing the training with a 10-mile long run.
- Able to cover a distance of 30 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 10 miles in the first week to a maximum of 21 miles.
- Willing to commit to running 5 days a week. - Should have prior experience in running marathons.
- Ideally, the individual has years of running experience 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 60-64.
- The training plan is designed 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.