MEN QUALIFIERS
Age 50-54: Time 3hrs :25Min
Duration: 16 Weeks.
Time Goal: 3hrs 35Min to 3hrs 15Min
Distance per week: 31Mi – 42Mi
The training plan is suitable for individuals who meet the following criteria:
- Must have qualified for the Tokyo Marathon in the age category of 50-54.
- Looking to run strongly and potentially improve their running time.
- Interested in incorporating speed work into their training program.
- Able to begin the training with a 10-mile long run.
- Capable of running 31 miles in the first week of training.
- Training plan includes elements such as long runs, fartleks, tempo runs, track speed workouts, and scheduled recovery days.
- The total weekly long run distance is 43 miles, with the longest single run reaching 22 miles.
- Should be able to commit to running 5 days a 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 (50-54 age group).
- The training plan is designed based on the individual's qualifying time for the Tokyo Marathon in the 50-54 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.