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.
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.