Josh filled out this BQ(Q) some time ago and somehow or other I lost it in my files.  Sorry about the delay Josh!  I tend to over-analyze things which is probably why I love this response. It is so simple- run a lot, eat right.  Pretty simple, very effective, advice.

Name: Josh H

Sex: M

Age (at the time of first BQ): 30

Height:  5’10”

Weight (at the time of first BQ): 140

At which marathon did you get your first BQ? What was your time? Tell us a little about the race.

Rocket City Marathon – Huntsville Alabama.  2:57:xx.  I ran an even split at the half 1:30:00 and pushed it after 16.  Hurdled the “wall” and ran it in.

How long had you been running when you ran your first BQ? Did you run in college or high school?

14years.  Ran in HS, through College

What was your approximate lifetime mileage at the time of your first BQ?

10,000?

How many miles did you run in the year before your first BQ?

2500?

Approximately how many races did you run in that year?

15

Did you follow a canned program? If so, which one? If not, can you give us an idea of what your training philosophy was?

Nope.  Ran easy.  Ran a bunch.  Ate right.

Did you run with a running club or utilize a coach?

Nope

Did cross training play a role in your training? If so, how?

I did Taekwondo, but I was not training hard at the time.

Any other thoughts you would like to share with those of working towards a BQ? 

Check your diet.  Heal the right way.