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 plan outlined is specifically intended for individuals who meet the following criteria:
1. Individuals aged between 45-49 years who have the goal of qualifying for the Boston Marathon.
2. Those who are eager to run strong and potentially improve their marathon time.
3. People who are willing to include speed work as part of their training regimen.
4. Individuals who are capable of beginning the training with an 11-mile long run.
5. Participants who can manage running a total of 32 miles per week, with the longest single run being 22 miles.
6. Those with a training plan that encompasses long runs, fartleks, tempo runs, track speed workouts, and scheduled recovery days.
7. Individuals who can handle a weekly long run distance of 43 miles in the first week, with the longest run of the week being 22 miles.
8. People who are committed to running 5 days a week.
9. Individuals with prior marathon running experience, having completed at least 3 marathons.
10. Participants who are within a 25-minute range above or below the qualifying time for the Boston Marathon in their specific age group (45-49 years).
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.