MEN BOSTON QUALIFICATION
Age 18-34: Time 3hrs :00
Duration: 16 Weeks.
Time Goal: 3hrs 05Min to 2hrs 45Min
Distance per week: 32Mi – 43Mi.
The training program outlined is specifically designed for individuals who meet the following criteria:
- Goal of qualifying for the Boston Marathon
- Interested in running strong and potentially improving their time
- Desire to include speed work in their training routine
- Capable of commencing the training with a 10-mile long run
- Able to run 32 miles in the first week of training
- Training plans involve various components such as long runs, fartleks, tempo runs, track speed workouts, and recovery days
- Willing to commit to running 5 days a week
- Possess marathon running experience, having completed at least three marathons
- Several years of running experience
- Able to meet the Boston Marathon qualifying time for their age group (no more than 25 minutes over the qualifying time for ages 18-34)
- The training plan is tailored 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.