MEN QUALIFIERS
Age 35-39: Time 3hrs :05Min
Duration:16 Weeks.
Time Goal: 3hrs 10Min to 2hrs 47Min
Distance per week: 32Mi – 43Mi
The training plan outlined is crafted for an individual who meets the following criteria:
- Must have qualified for the Boston Marathon in the Age 35-39 category.
- Looking forward to running strong and potentially improving their marathon time.
- Intention to incorporate speed work into the training program.
- Capable of starting the training with an 11-mile long run.
- Should be able to run 32 miles in the first week of training.
- Plans include long runs, fartleks, tempo runs, track speed workouts, and recovery days.
- 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 Boston Marathon in the Age 35-39 category should be no more than 25 minutes slower than the qualifying standard.
- The training plan is specifically tailored based on their Boston Marathon Age qualification time.
This training regimen is designed for an experienced marathon runner in the 35-39 age group who is dedicated to performing well and achieving their goals at the prestigious Boston 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.