WOMEN QUALIFIERS
Age 60-64: Time 4hrs :20Min
Duration: 16 Weeks.
Time Goal: 4hrs 30Min to 4hrs 15Min
Distance per week: 30Mi – 41Mi.
The training plan provided is intended for an individual who meets the following criteria:
- Must have qualified for the NYC marathon in the Age 60-64 category.
- Is looking to run strong and potentially improve their marathon time.
- Wants to integrate speed work into their training routine.
- Is capable of commencing training with an 11-mile long run.
- Should be able to run 30 miles in the first week of training.
- Plans to incorporate long runs, fartleks, tempo runs, track speed workouts, and recovery days into their training schedule.
- Aims for a total weekly mileage of 41 miles, with the longest single run being 21 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 60-64 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 suitable for a seasoned marathon runner in the 60-64 age group who is dedicated to performing well and achieving their objectives 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.