MEN BOSTON QUALIFICATION
Age 55-59: Tim e 3hrs :35Min
Duration: 16 Weeks.
Time Goal: 3hrs 40Min to 3hrs 30Min
Distance per week: 31Mi – 42Mi.
The training plan outlined is specifically designed for individuals in the age group of 55-59 who are aiming to qualify for the Boston Marathon.
It is tailored for experienced marathon runners who are looking to enhance their performance and potentially achieve a better finishing time. The plan includes various elements such as speed work, long runs, fartleks, tempo runs, track speed sessions, and dedicated recovery days.
Participants should be capable of commencing the training with a 10-mile long run and be able to cover a total of 31 miles per week. The longest weekly long run is set at 22 miles, and participants are expected to run at least 5 days a week. It is crucial that individuals have prior marathon running experience, having completed at least three marathons and possessing a few years of running background.
To qualify for this training program, participants should be able to run a marathon within 25 minutes or less of the qualifying time for the Boston Marathon in their age group (55-59). The training plan is personalized based on the individual's Boston Marathon Age qualification time, ensuring that the program is tailored to their specific needs and goals.
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.