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CHICAGO MARATHON WOMEN QUALIFIER AGE 40-49

Author

COACH KIPRUNNING

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Length

16 Weeks

Plan Description

WOMEN QUALIFIER

Age 40-49: Time 3hrs :50Min
Duration: 16 Weeks:
Time goal: 4hrs 00Min to 3hrs 40Min
Distance per week: 32Mi – 43Mi

he training plan described is designed for experienced marathon runners who have qualified for the Chicago Marathon in the age range of 40-49, with specific criteria and goals in mind. Here is a summary of who the training is intended for based on the provided information:

Training Target Audience:
- Individuals who have qualified for the Chicago Marathon between the ages of 40-49.
- Runners who are focused on maintaining strong performance and possibly achieving improved race times.
- Participants who are willing to integrate speed work into their training regimen to enhance their speed, endurance, and overall running performance.
- Those capable of commencing the training program with an 11-mile long run.
- Individuals who can manage a total distance of 32 miles in the first week of training.
- Participants with a structured training plan that includes long runs, fartleks, tempo runs, track speed workouts, and dedicated recovery days.
- Runners who are comfortable with a weekly long run distance of 43 miles, with the longest single run reaching up to 22 miles.
- Those who can commit to running 5 days a week as part of their training routine.
- Experienced marathoners with a history of running multiple marathons and several years of running experience.
- Participants who qualify for the training plan based on their Chicago Marathon Age qualification time, with no more than a 25-minute deviation from the specified qualifying time for the age group.

The training plan is specifically tailored to cater to the needs and capabilities of seasoned marathon runners within the specified age range who are seeking to enhance their endurance, speed, and overall performance for the Chicago Marathon based on their qualifying times.


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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
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Workouts Per Week Weekly Average Longest Workout
Run
36mi 22mi
Day Off
—— ——
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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