WOMEN QUALIFIERS
Age 35-39: TIME 3hrs :35Min
Duration:16 Weeks.
Time Goal: 3hrs 40Min to 3hrs 28Min
Distance per week: 32Mi – 42Mi.
The training plan described is tailored for an individual who meets the following criteria:
- Must have qualified for the NYC marathon in the Age 35-39 category.
- Is aiming to run strong and improve their marathon time if possible.
- Wants to incorporate speed work into their training regimen.
- Is capable of starting the training with a 12-mile long run.
- Can comfortably run 32 miles in the first week of training.
- Plans to include long runs, fartleks, tempo runs, track speed workouts, and designated recovery days. -
-Aims to cover a total of 42 miles per week, with the longest single run reaching 21 miles.
- Is able to commit to running 5 days per week.
- Possesses prior experience running marathons.
- Has several years of running experience and has completed more than 3 marathons.
- Their qualifying time for the NYC marathon in the Age 35-39 category is no more than 25 minutes over the qualifying standard.
- The training plan is specifically designed based on their NYC marathon Age qualification time.
This detailed training plan is intended for an experienced and dedicated marathon runner who is looking to push their limits and achieve their best performance at the NYC marathon in the Age 35-39 category.
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.