Name

Josh R

Sex:

Male

Age (at the time of first BQ):

25

Height:

5’11”

Weight (at the time of first BQ):

145

At which marathon did you get your first BQ?

Chicago

Tell us a little about the race.

Started out to hard and hit the wall big time

How long had you been running when you ran your first BQ?

10 years

Did you run in college or high school?

Yes

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

20000

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

2000

Approximately how many races did you run in that year?

4

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

no

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

No

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

[Didn’t answer}

Did speed work play a role or specific workouts play a role in your training? If so, how?

Yes. speed is my strength. made marathon pace feel slow

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

Get in long runs at your marathon pace. start the race out relaxed.