Month: March 2013

  • BQ(Q) – Craig

    Here’s a fun one – a questionnaire from a guy fast enough to run Boston, but who has no interest in doing so.  Thanks for filling this out Craig! Name: Craig Sex: M  Age (at the time of first BQ): 33 Height :  6′ Weight (at the time of first BQ): 155lbs At which marathon did you get your…

  • BQ(Q) – Wally D

    “Consistency is the key.  Staying healthy and training smart pays off.” Wise words from Wally D. Thanks Wally for taking part! Name: Wally D Sex: M Age (at the time of first BQ):   35 Height:   6’1 Weight (at the time of first BQ):   165 At which marathon did you get your first BQ? Tell us…

  • BQ(Q) – Keith G

    Keith G is a bigger guy, about my age, with a BQ. He was kind enough to answer these questions.  Thanks Keith! Your story is an inspiration! Name: Keith G Sex:  M Age (at the time of first BQ):  39 Height (at the time of first BQ):  6’-0” Weight (at the time of first BQ): …

  • BQ(Q) – Sarah

    After I posted about this project on the Runnersworld forums, Sarah was kind enough to respond with her story.  Thanks for taking part, Sarah, have a great run in Boston! Name: Sarah Sex: F Age (at the time of first BQ): 40 Height: 5’7″ Weight (at the time of first BQ): Approximately 120 lbs. At which marathon…

  • BQ(Q) – Doug O

    Thanks to Doug O from my running club the Prospect Park Track Club for responding to the questionnaire.  Doug’s give a great overview of what it was like to qualify for Boston back in the late 80s when everyone was fast.  Thanks again Doug! Name: Doug O Sex:  Male Age (at the time of first…

  • Friday Inspiration – Yurt Dwelling Ultra Runner Fantasies

    Ever have one of those months where you’ve spent so much time in the office that you start to forget what the park looks like?  Where you’re barely squeezing in a run on a treadmill late at night? And suddenly while you’re eating dinner at your desk you find yourself watching a video of a…

  • BQ(Q) Jennifer B

    Name: Jennifer B @jenbolstad Sex: Female Age (at the time of first BQ): 35 Height: 5’7″ Weight (at the time of first BQ): 128 At which marathon did you get your first BQ? What was your finishing time? Tell us a little about the race. I qualified in my first marathon, New York City, 2011, with…

  • BQ(Q) – Joe H

    Name:  Joe H, joe-26-2.blogspot.com Sex: Male Age (at the time of first BQ):  37 Height:  5-10 Weight (at the time of first BQ):  164 (ish) At which marathon did you get your first BQ? What was your finishing time? Tell us a little about the race.   Wichita, Kansas, October 2003.  3:11   Point to point course…