Milo and the Calf

Author: seanv2

  • Training Totals for the Week Ending 9/28/2014

    Run Miles for the week: 13.1 in 2:06:12 Run Miles for the year: 843.3 Projected total miles for the year: 1131. Run Streak: 3 (13.1 miles)(4.4 / day) Number of runs that were one stupid mile: 0 Number of days until I beat my old run streak: 111 Prospect Park loops for the week: 2…

  • The BQ(Q) – Victor

    Here’s a great response from Victor. Victor ran sub-3 in his first marathon, but, as a member of Czechoslovakia’s national team, he was no beginner. Thanks for sharing your story, Victor. I wish I could have met Emil Zatopek! Name: Victor (aka Goorun on Running Ahead) Sex Male  Age (at the time of first BQ) 19 Height 5’10…

  • The BQ(Q) – Roger S

    Roger has a textbook story of training for Boston. Lots of miles, lots of speed work, and lots of shorter races before tackling the marathon. It definitely worked for him. He ran a 2:35:49 his first time out. Check out the solid base building, and strong speed efforts, Roger describes below. I know I could learn…

  • The BQ(Q) – Greg M

    While I am inspired by all of the responses to the questionnaire, Greg’s story is really something special. With no background in running, Greg changed his life and went from 250 pounds to 148 pounds and qualifed for Boston in his first marathon. Congratulations, Greg! What a great story. Name: Greg M (@GregMedwid) Sex: Male…

  • The BQ(Q) – Jody S (Cross My Heart Fitness)

    Jody and I connected on twitter and she was kind enough to take the time to fill this out. Thanks Jody! Name: Jody S www.crossmyheartfitness.com  www.facebook.com/crossmyheartfitness @xmyheartfitness  http://instagram.com/crossmyheartfitness Sex: Female Age (at the time of first BQ): 42 Height: 5’5″ Weight (at the time of first BQ):123 At which marathon did you get your first…

  • The BQ(Q) – Doug S

    Here’s an inspiring story of Doug S using marathon training as part of his recovery from alcoholism. Nice work Doug, both on getting sober and getting fast!  Name: Doug S Sex: Male Age (at time of first BQ): 26 Height: 5’5″ Weight (at time of first BQ): 150 At which marathon did you get your…

  • Friday Inspiration – Shalane Flanagan and the Berlin Marathon

    This coming weekend (the 28th) is the Berlin Marathon where Shalene Flanagan is going to attempt to beat the America record. If she does it, she’ll be only the second American woman, after Deena Kastor, to break 2:20. This is the second time in a year Flanagan has laid it all out there with an…

  • The BQ(Q) – Mark D (Mark to Boston)

    Thanks, Mark, for filling this out, and good luck with Boston this year! Name: Mark D Mark to Boston Sex: Male Age (at the time of first BQ): 32 Height: 5’8 Weight (at time of first BQ): 160 At Which marathon did you get your first BQ? What was your finishing time? Tell us a…

  • The BQ(Q) – Jim H

    Thanks to Jim for taking the time to fill this out! Name: Jim H Sex: Male Age (at the time of first BQ): 43 Height: 5′ 10″ Weight (at the time of first BQ): 150lb At which marathon did you get your first BQ? What was your finishing time? Tell us a little about the race.…

  • The BQ(Q) – Peter M

    Another BQ(Q) from another RAer. Running Ahead is heavily over represented here. More sage advice — get old. Name: Peter M (Toronto on RunningAhead.com) Sex: Male Age (at the time of first BQ): 41 Height: 5’11” Weight (at the time of first BQ): 165 lb At which marathon did you get your first BQ? What…