Name

Chris Butler

Sex:

Male

Age (at the time of first BQ):

45

Height:

5’6’

Weight (at the time of first BQ):

162

At which marathon did you get your first BQ?

Outer Banks

Tell us a little about the race.

Shaded cool first half. Exposed hot second half.

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

7 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?

2000

Approximately how many races did you run in that year?

4

Did you follow a canned program?

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?

No

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

Yes. Hill repeats and some “Indian” workouts with a relay team.

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

Stay healthy.