MEN BOSTON QUALIFICATION
Age 35-39: Time 3hrs :05Min
Duration: 16 Weeks:
Time Goal: 3hrs 10Min to 2hrs 47Min
Distance per week: 32Mi – 43Mi
The training program described is intended for individuals who meet the following criteria:
- Have the goal of qualifying for the Boston Marathon
- Looking to run strong and potentially improve their time
- Interested in incorporating speed work into their training
- Capable of starting the training with an 11-mile long run
- Able to run 32 miles in the first week of training
- Training plans include various components such as long runs, fartleks, tempo runs, track speed workouts, and recovery days
- Willing to run 5 days a week
- Possess marathon running experience, having completed at least three marathons
- Have 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 35-39)
- 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.