Milo and the Calf

Author: seanv2

  • The BQ(Q) – Barbara

    Name Barbara Sex: Female Age (at the time of first BQ): 54 Height:  5 foot 4 inches tall Weight (at the time of first BQ):  125 At which marathon did you get your first BQ? What was your finishing time? Tell us a little about the race. Myrtle Beach in February, I was trying to run 4:05, which was…

  • The BQ(Q) – James N

    Wise words from James, “being consistent in training is the most important thing. Get the miles and the speed will develop over time.”. Thanks James! Name: James N (@jamescnorris) Sex: Male Age at first BQ: 25 Height: 5’7″ Weight: ~130 lbs At which marathon did you get your first BQ? What was your finishing time?…

  • “BQ Wanna Be”

    Lately, this blog has been an embarrassment of riches with story after story of people working hard and qualifying for Boston. But for some of us, a BQ is still a dream. I’m one of those people, and so is Corey K who recently wrote me with his story. The subject line was “BQ Wanna…

  • The BQ(Q) – Cindy W

    Name: Cindy W Sex: female Age (at the time of first BQ): 44 Height: 5′ 3 Weight (at the time of first BQ): 113 lbs At which marathon did you get your first BQ? What was your finishing time? Tell us a little about the race. Columbus Marathon. Just seconds under 4 hrs. The race…

  • The BQ(Q) – Ben

    Thanks to fellow RAer Ben (B-Plus for all you RA users) for taking the time to fill this out! Name: Ben (@benlooii) Sex: Male Age (at the time of first BQ): 33 Height: 5’9” Weight (at the time of first BQ): 145 At which marathon did you get your first BQ? What was your finishing…

  • Training Totals for the Week Ending 9-14-2014

    Run Miles for the week: 40.3 in 6:32:36 Run Miles for the year: 814.6 Projected total miles for the year: 1152.4 Run Streak: 4 (29.8 miles)(7.5 / 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: 5…

  • The BQ(Q) – Jane

    Thanks to fellow RAer Jane for agreeing to do the questionnaire and congrats on your BQ! Name: Jane Sex: Female Age (at the time of first BQ): 53 Height: 5’7″ Weight (at the time of first BQ): 145 At which marathon did you get your first BQ? What was your finishing time? Tell us a…

  • The BQ(Q) – Justin B

    Justin is a member of my wonderful running club, Prospect Park Track Club who BQ’ed two years ago. Nice work, Justin! I hope to see you at a club run soon and thank you in person for filling this out! Name: Justin B Sex: Male Age (at the time of first BQ): 48 Height: 5’11’…

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    Friday Inspiration — The Mile

    Tomorrow, I’ll be racing the mile for the first time. I’ve no idea what to expect and for a race that take me less than seven minutes (I hope!), I’m pretty nervous. Its funny how contemporary recreational running has changed. Everyone runs a 5k, millions run marathons, but few race the mile. I’m trepidatious, but…

  • The BQ(Q) – Theron B

    If a doctor with two young kids can find the time to BQ, anyone can. Thanks Theron for sharing your story! Name: Theron B Sex: M Age (at the time of first BQ): 37 Height: 5’11” Weight (at the time of first BQ): 162 At which marathon did you get your first BQ? What was…