WOMEN BOSTON QUALIFICATION
Age 60-64: Time 4hrs :20Min
Duration: 16 Weeks.
Time Goal: 4hrs 30Min to 4hrs 15Min
Distance per week: 32Mi – 43Mi
The training plan provided is specifically intended for individuals who meet the following criteria:
1. Individuals aged between 60-64 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 open to incorporating speed work into their training regimen.
4. Individuals who are capable of commencing the training with a 10-mile long run.
5. Participants who can manage running 32 miles in the first week of training.
6. Those with a training plan that includes long runs, fartleks, tempo runs, track speed workouts, and designated recovery days.
7. Individuals who can handle a weekly long run distance of 43 miles, 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 (60-64 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.