WOMEN BOSTON QUALIFICATION
Age 45-49: Time 3hrs :50Min
Duration:16 Weeks.
Time Goal: 3hrs 55Min to 3hrs 45Min
Distance per week: 32Mi – 43Mi.
The training program described is intended for individuals who meet the following criteria:
- Seeking to qualify for the Boston Marathon
- Goal of running strong and potentially improving their time
- Desire to incorporate speed work into their training routine
- Capable of beginning the training with an 11-mile long run
- Able to run a total of 32 miles in a week, with the longest single run being 22 miles
- Training plans include various elements such as long runs, fartleks, tempo runs, track speed workouts, and recovery days
- Willingness to run 5 days a week
- Possessing experience in running marathons, having completed at least three marathons
- Several years of running experience - Capable of meeting the Boston Marathon qualifying time for their age group (no more than 25 minutes over the qualifying time for ages 45-49)
- 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.