MEN QUALIFIER

AGE 40 - 44: TIME 3hrs :05Min
Duration: 16 Weeks
Time Goal: 3hrs 15Min to 2hrs :50Min
Distance per week: 33Mi – 43Mi

The training plan outlined is designed for individuals who meet the following criteria:

- Must have qualified for the London Marathon within the age group of 40-44.
- Looking to run with strength and aiming to improve their performance if possible.
- Interested in incorporating speed work into their training program.
- Capable of commencing the training with a 12-mile long run.
- Able to run 33 miles in the first week of training.
- Training plan includes long runs, fartleks, tempo runs, track speed workouts, and designated recovery days.
- Weekly long run distances range from 12 miles in the first week to a maximum of 22 miles.
- Willing to commit to running 5 days per week.
- Should have prior experience in running marathons.
- Ideally, the individual has years of running experience and has completed more than 3 marathons.
- Must have qualified for the London Marathon within 25 minutes above or below the age-graded qualifying time for ages 40-44.
- The training plan is tailored based on the individual's qualifying time for the London Marathon within the specified age range.