Name
Peter Buehler
Sex:
Male
Age (at the time of first BQ):
22
Height:
5’7’
Weight (at the time of first BQ):
134
At which marathon did you get your first BQ?
Neuf-Breisach, France
Tell us a little about the race.
Flat, out and back, 500+ runners went sub 3hrs
How long had you been running when you ran your first BQ?
4
Did you run in college or high school?
No
What was your approximate lifetime mileage at the time of your first BQ?
6000
How many miles did you run in the year before your first BQ?
2500
Approximately how many races did you run in that year?
20
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, mileage, hills and frequent races
Did you run with a running club or utilize a coach?
Yes
Did cross training play a role in your training? If so, how?
No
Did speed work play a role or specific workouts play a role in your training? If so, how?
Races, Fartlek, Hills, Tempos
Any other thoughts you would like to share with those of working towards a BQ?
No need for track training, Weight matters Use races experience 10mi or Half Marathon as speed training
Consistency year around is the biggest factor
