MEN QUALIFICATION
Age 55-59: Time 3hrs :35Min
Duration: 16 Weeks.
Time Goal: 3hrs 40Min to 3hrs 30Min
Distance per week: 31Mi – 42Mi.
The training program outlined is specifically designed for individuals who meet the following criteria:
- Individuals aged 55-59 who have the goal of qualifying for the Boston Marathon.
- Those who are aiming to run strongly and potentially improve their race times.
- People who are interested in integrating speed work into their training routine.
- Individuals who are capable of starting the training with a 10-mile long run.
- Those who can run a total of 31 miles per week during training.
- Participants whose training plans include long runs, fartleks, tempo runs, track speed workouts, and designated recovery days.
- Individuals who are 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 55-59 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.