WOMEN QUALIFIERS

Age 50-54: Time 3hrs :55Min
Duration:16 Weeks.
Time Goal: 4hrs 00Min to 3hrs 50Min
Distance per week: 32Mi – 43Mi.

The training plan outlined is intended for an individual who meets the following criteria:

- Must have qualified for the Berlin marathon in the Age 50-54 category.
- Is eager to run strong and potentially improve their marathon time.
- Wants to incorporate speed work into their training regimen.
- Is capable of commencing training with an 11-mile long run.
- Should be able to cover 32 miles in the first week of training.
- Plans to include long runs, fartleks, tempo runs, track speed workouts, and designated recovery days in their training schedule.
- Aims to achieve a total weekly mileage of 43 miles with the longest single run reaching 22 miles. - Commits to running 5 days per week.
- Should have previous marathon running experience.
- Possesses several years of running experience and has completed more than 3 marathons.
- Their qualifying time for the Berlin marathon in the Age 50-54 category should be no more than 25 minutes slower than the qualifying standard.
- The training plan is specifically tailored based on their Berlin marathon Age qualification time.

This training program is suitable for an experienced marathon runner in the 50-54 age group who is motivated to perform well and achieve their objectives at the Berlin marathon.