MEN BOSTON QUALIFICATION
Age 45-49: Time 3hrs :20Min
Duration: 16 Weeks.
Time Goal: 3hrs 25Min to 3hrs 10Min
Distance per week: 32Mi – 43Mi.
The training program described is specifically designed for individuals who meet the following criteria:
- Age 45-49 and aiming to qualify for the Boston Marathon.
- Seeking to enhance their running performance and potentially improve their race times
-Interested in integrating speed work into their training regimen.
- Capable of commencing the training with an 11-mile long run.
-Able to cover a distance of 3-2 miles in the first week of training.
-Willing to commit to running 5 days per week.
-Possess marathon running experience, having completed more than 3 marathons and with several years of running background.
-Have a qualifying time within 25 minutes of the Age 45-49 Boston Marathon qualification time.
The training plan includes a mix of workouts such as long runs, fartleks, tempo runs, track speed sessions, and designated recovery days. Weekly long run distances can reach up to 43 miles, with the longest single run of the week being 22 miles. The plan is tailored based on the individual's Boston Marathon Age qualification time, aiming to assist them in achieving their goal of qualifying for the Boston Marathon in the 45-49 age group.
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.