MEN QUALIFIERS

Age 60-64: Time 3hrs :50Min
Duration: 16 Weeks.
Time Goal: 4hrs 00Min to 3hrs 45Min
Distance per week: 30Mi – 41Mi.

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

- Must have qualified for the Tokyo Marathon in the age group of 60-64.
- Have a goal of running strongly and potentially improving their running time.
- Interested in incorporating speed work into their training program.
- Capable of commencing the training with a 10-mile long run.
- Able to run a total of 30 miles in the first week of training.
- Training plan includes elements such as long runs, fartleks, tempo runs, track speed sessions, and allocated recovery days.
- The total weekly long run distance is 42 miles, with the longest single run reaching 21 miles.
- Should be able to commit to running 5 days a week.
- Should have prior experience participating in marathons.
- Possess several years of running experience and have completed more than 3 marathons.
- Qualification time for the Tokyo Marathon should not exceed 25 minutes beyond the individual's age-based qualifying time (60-64 age group).
- The training plan is designed based on the individual's qualifying time for the Tokyo Marathon within the 60-64 age group.