WOMEN QUALIFIERS

Age 55-59: Time 4hrs :05Min
Duration:16 Weeks.
Time Goal: 4hrs 10Min to 3hrs 55Min
Distance per week: 32Mi – 42Mi.

The training plan specified is designed for an individual who meets the following criteria:

- Must have qualified for the Berlin marathon in the Age 55-59 category.
- Looks forward to running strong and potentially improving their marathon time.
- Wants to incorporate speed work into their training regimen.
- Is capable of starting the training with an 11-mile long run.
- Should be able to cover 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 Berlin marathon in the Age 55-59 category should be no more than 25 minutes slower than the qualifying standard.
- The training plan is specifically tailored based on their Berlin marathon Age qualification time.

This training program is suitable for an experienced marathon runner in the 55-59 age group who is determined to excel and achieve their goals at the Berlin marathon.