MEN QUALIFIERS

Age 18-34: Time 3hrs :00 Min
Duration: 16 Weeks.
Time Goal: 3hrs 10Min to 2hrs 46Min
Distance per week: 32Mi – 43Mi.

The training plan described is suitable for an individual who meets the following criteria:

- Must have qualified for the NYC marathon in the Age 18-34 category.
- Is eager to run strong and potentially improve their marathon time.
- Wants to incorporate speed work into their training regimen.
- Is capable of starting the training with a 10-mile long run.
- Should be able to run 32 miles in the first week of training.
- Plans to include long runs, fartleks, tempo runs, track speed workouts, and recovery days in their training schedule.
- Aims for a total weekly mileage of 43 miles, with the longest single run being 22 miles.
- Commits to running 5 days per week.
- Should have prior experience in running marathons.
- Possesses several years of running experience and has completed more than 3 marathons.
- Their qualifying time for the NYC marathon in the Age 18-34 category should be no more than 25 minutes slower than the qualifying standard.
- The training plan is specifically tailored based on their NYC marathon Age qualification time.

This training program is designed for a young and experienced marathon runner in the 18-34 age group who is determined to excel and achieve their goals at the NYC marathon.