WOMEN BOSTON QUALIFICATION
Age 55-59: Time 4hrs :05Min
Duration: 16 Weeks.
Time Goal: 4hrs 10Min to 3hrs 55Min
Distance per week: 32Mi – 42Mi
The training program is tailored for individuals who meet the following criteria:
- Intent on qualifying for the Boston Marathon
- Interested in running strong and potentially improving their time
- Seeking to include speed work in their training regimen
- Capable of commencing the training with an 11-mile long run
- Able to complete 32 miles in the first week of training
- Training plans consist of elements 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
- 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 55-59)
- 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.