MEN QUALIFIERS

Age 55-59: Time 3hrs :35Min
Duration: 16 Weeks.
Time Goal: 3hrs 40Min to 3hrs 30Min
Distance per week: 31Mi – 42Mi.

The training program is designed for individuals who meet the following criteria:

- Must have qualified for the Tokyo Marathon in the age range of 55-59.
- Have a goal of running strongly and possibly improving their running time.
- Interested in integrating speed work into their training routine.
- Capable of starting the training with a 10-mile long run.
- Able to complete a distance of 31 miles in the first week of training.
- Training plan includes components such as long runs, fartleks, tempo runs, track speed sessions, and designated recovery days.
- The total weekly long run distance is 42 miles, with the longest individual run reaching 22 miles. - Should be able to commit to running 5 days a week.
- Should have previous 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 (55-59 age group).
- The training plan is tailored based on the individual's qualifying time for the Tokyo Marathon within the 55-59 age group.