Name

James Smith

Sex:

Male

Age (at the time of first BQ):

39

Height:

5 foot 7 inches

Weight (at the time of first BQ):

150

At which marathon did you get your first BQ?

Berlin

Tell us a little about the race.

I had completed a 23 week training plan. And ran to heart rate. Splits where perfect and I never felt so strong. Love Berlin

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

5 years

Did you run in college or high school?

No

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

10000

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

2057

Approximately how many races did you run in that year?

12

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?

Yes

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

Pilates for good core strength which is essential in the race.

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

Yes so I had underlying speed in my legs.

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