MEN QUALIFIERS
Age 60-64: Time 3hrs :50Min
Duration: 16 Weeks.
Time Goal: 4hrs 00Min to 3hrs 45Min
Distance per week: 30Mi – 41Mi.
The training plan is tailored for individuals who meet the following criteria:
- Must have qualified for the Tokyo Marathon in the age group of 60-64.
- Have a goal of running strongly and potentially improving their running time.
- Interested in incorporating speed work into their training program.
- Capable of commencing the training with a 10-mile long run.
- Able to run a total of 30 miles in the first week of training.
- Training plan includes elements such as long runs, fartleks, tempo runs, track speed sessions, and allocated recovery days.
- The total weekly long run distance is 42 miles, with the longest single run reaching 21 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 (60-64 age group).
- The training plan is designed based on the individual's qualifying time for the Tokyo Marathon within the 60-64 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.