MEN QUALIFIER

AGE 45-49: TIME 3HRS :10Min
Duration: 16 Weeks:
Time Goal: 3HRS 20Min to 3hrs 00Min
Distance per week: 32Mi – 43Mi

The training is designed for individuals who have qualified for the London Marathon in the age group of 45-49 and are looking to run strong and improve their time. The training program incorporates speed work and is tailored for those who are able to start with a 10-mile long run and progress to running 32 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 long run distance per week ranges from 10 miles in the first week to a maximum of 22 miles. Participants are expected to be able to run 5 days a week and have previous marathon running experience, including more than 3 marathons.

To qualify for this training program, individuals should have a marathon running experience of years and have a qualifying time within 25 minutes of the London Marathon age qualification time for the 45-49 age group. The plan is specifically designed based on the individual's London Marathon age qualification time.