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BOSTON MARATHON WOMEN QUALIFIER AGE 40-44

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BOSTON MARATHON WOMEN QUALIFIER AGE 40-44

Author

COACH KIPRUNNING

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Length

16 Weeks

Plan Description

WOMEN QUALIFIER

AGE 40-44: TIME 3Hrs :40Min
Duration: 16 Weeks:
Time Goal: 3Hrs 45Min to 3hrs 35Min
Distance per week: 32Mi – 43Mi

The training is designed for individuals who have qualified for the Boston Marathon in the age group of 40-44 and are aiming to run strong and potentially improve their time. This training program incorporates speed work and is tailored for individuals who can begin with an 11-mile long run and progress to running 33 miles in the first week of training.

The training plan includes various types of runs such as long runs, fartleks, tempo runs, track speed workouts, and recovery days. The weekly long run distances range from 11 miles in the first week to a maximum of 22 miles. Participants are expected to be able to run 5 days a week and should have previous marathon running experience, including participation in more than 3 marathons.

To qualify for this training program, individuals should have several years of experience in running marathons and should have achieved a qualifying time within 25 minutes of the Boston Marathon age qualification time for the 40-44 age group. The training plan is specifically tailored based on the individual's Boston Marathon age qualification time.

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Training Plan Sample Week

Stats

Average Weekly Breakdown

Workouts Weekly Average Longest Workout
Run x5
36mi 22mi
Day Off x1
—— ——
X-Train x1
—— ——
Workouts Per Week Weekly Average Longest Workout
Run Run
36mi 22mi
Rest Day Off
—— ——
Crosstrain X-Train
—— ——

Training Load By Week


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Wilson Komen

COACH KIPRUNNING LLC

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.


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