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MARINE CORPS MARATHON MEN BOSTON QUALIFICATION AGE 50-54

Author

COACH KIPRUNNING

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Length

16 Weeks

Plan Description

MEN QUALIFICATION

Age 50-54: Time 3hrs :25Min
Duration: 16 Weeks.
Time Goal: 3hrs 35Min to 3hrs 15Min
Distance per week: 31Mi – 42Mi.

The training program described is specifically tailored for individuals who meet the following criteria:

- Individuals aged 50-54 who have the goal of qualifying for the Boston Marathon.
- Those who are focused on running well and potentially improving their race times.
- People who are interested in integrating speed work into their training routine.
- Individuals who are capable of starting the training with a 10-mile long run.
- Those who can run 31 miles in the first week of training.
- Participants whose training plans consist of long runs, fartleks, tempo runs, track speed workouts, and scheduled recovery days.
- Individuals who are willing to cover a total of 42 miles in the first week, with the longest single run being 22 miles.
- Runners committed to running 5 days a week.
- Those with prior marathon experience, having completed more than 3 marathons.
- Participants whose qualifying time for the Boston Marathon is no more than 25 minutes slower than the specified Age 50-54 qualification time.
- The training plan is customized based on the individual's Boston Marathon Age qualification time.

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Training Plan Sample Week

Stats

Average Weekly Breakdown

Workouts Weekly Average Longest Workout
Run x5
35mi 22mi
Day Off x1
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X-Train x1
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Workouts Per Week Weekly Average Longest Workout
Run
35mi 22mi
Day Off
—— ——
X-Train
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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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