MEN QUALIFIERS
Age 18-34: Time 3hrs :00 Min
Duration: 16 Weeks.
Time Goal: 3hrs 10Min to 2hrs 46Min
Distance per week: 32Mi – 43Mi.
The training plan described is suitable for an individual who meets the following criteria:
- Must have qualified for the NYC marathon in the Age 18-34 category.
- Is eager to run strong and potentially improve their marathon time.
- Wants to incorporate speed work into their training regimen.
- Is capable of starting the training with a 10-mile long run.
- Should be able to run 32 miles in the first week of training.
- Plans to include long runs, fartleks, tempo runs, track speed workouts, and recovery days in their training schedule.
- Aims for a total weekly mileage of 43 miles, with the longest single run being 22 miles.
- Commits to running 5 days per week.
- Should have prior experience in running marathons.
- Possesses several years of running experience and has completed more than 3 marathons.
- Their qualifying time for the NYC marathon in the Age 18-34 category should be no more than 25 minutes slower than the qualifying standard.
- The training plan is specifically tailored based on their NYC marathon Age qualification time.
This training program is designed for a young and experienced marathon runner in the 18-34 age group who is determined to excel and achieve their goals at the NYC marathon.
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.