MEN QUALIFIERS
Age 40 - 44: Time 3hrs :10Min
Duration: 16 Weeks.
Time Goal: 3hrs 20Min to 3hrs :00Min
Distance per week: 33Mi – 43Mi
The training plan outlined is designed for individuals who meet the following criteria:
- Must have qualified for the Tokyo Marathon in the age category of 40-44.
- Seeking to enhance their performance and potentially improve their time.
- Interested in integrating speed work into their training regimen.
- Capable of commencing the training with a 12-mile long run.
- Able to complete a 33-mile distance in the first week of training.
- Training plan includes components such as long runs, fartleks, tempo runs, track speed workouts, and dedicated recovery days.
- The total weekly long run distance is 43 miles, with the longest individual run reaching 22 miles. - Able to commit to running 5 days per week.
- Should have prior experience participating in marathons.
- Possess several years of running experience and have completed more than 3 marathons.
- Qualification time for the Tokyo Marathon should not exceed 25 minutes beyond the individual's age-based qualifying time (40-44 age group).
- The training plan is tailored based on the individual's qualifying time for the Tokyo Marathon in the 40-44 age group.
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.