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.
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.