MEN BOSTON QUALIFICATION
Age 45-49: Time 3hrs :20Min
Duration:16 Weeks.
Time Goal: 3hrs 25Min to 3hrs 10Min
Distance per week: 32Mi – 43Mi.
The training program outlined is specifically designed for individuals who meet the following criteria:
- Individuals aged 45-49 who aim to qualify for the Boston Marathon.
- Those who are committed to running strong and potentially improving their race times.
- People who are interested in incorporating speed work into their training regimen.
- Individuals who are capable of starting the training with an 11-mile long run.
- Those who can comfortably run 32 miles in the first week of training.
- Participants whose training plans include long runs, fartleks, tempo runs, track speed workouts, and dedicated recovery days.
- Individuals who are willing to cover a total weekly distance of 43 miles, with the longest single run being 22 miles.
- Runners committed to running 5 days a week.
- Those with prior marathon experience, having completed more than 3 marathons.
- Participants whose qualifying time for the Boston Marathon is no more than 25 minutes slower than the specified Age 45-49 qualification time.
- The training plan is customized based on the individual's Boston Marathon Age qualification time.
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.