Milo and the Calf

Author: seanv2

  • The BQ(Q) – Jaime R

    Jaime is another runner from runit (the reddit running forum) who kindly agreed to answer these questions.  At twenty one, I think he is the youngest person to take part.  Thanks Jaime! Name: Jaime R Sex: Male Age (at the time of first BQ): 21 Height: 5’11 Weight (at the time of first BQ): 200…

  • The BQ(Q) – Jeremy D

    Name: Jeremy D. Gender: Male Age (at time of first BQ): 30 Height: 5’6″ Weight (at time of first BQ): 135lbs, At which marathon did you get your first BQ? What was your finishing time? Tell us a little about the race. BQ @ 2008 Lakefront Marathon, Milwaukee, WI. Finishing time of 3:09.  Good race, conditions…

  • The BQ(Q) – Jordan A

    I posted about this project yesterday on the reddit running forum and have recieved a number of great submissions, including this one from Jordan.  Thanks Jordan! Name: Jordan A Sex: Male Age (at the time of first BQ): 28 Height: 5’10” Weight (at the time of first BQ): 140 At which marathon did you get…

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    Race Autopsy – The Brooklyn Half Marathon

    I ran an actual honest to god race a couple of weeks ago.  It hurt, but in a good way.  It wasn’t the best race of my life, but it was better than expected. In the last couple of years, the Brooklyn Half Marathon has gone from a sleepy outer borough race with a few…

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    “The Community”: Cult or Spiritual Seekers?

    I’ve long been interested in the out edges of the running community – ultra runners, streak runners, and mega-mileage runners are all areas of the sport I’ve written about frequently.  A fascination with those willing to take the sport to the edge coupled with a lifelong interest in new religious movements* has lead me to…

  • Promises to Myself

    It’s always something. Last year, I battled injury after injury, unable to stay healthy for more than a month.  I barely cracked a thousand miles for the year.  I didn’t race at all.  This year, I’ve managed to stay healthy, knock wood, but I’m battling another foe – capitalism. Specifically the manifestation of capitalism that…

  • Boston on my mind

    Very, very sad news from Boston today.   As far as I know, everyone I know who was in Boston today (including those who have filled out the BQ(Q) are safe. I’ll have more thoughts on this at a later date, but for now, all I can do is think of those out there today……

  • BQ(Q) – Craig

    Here’s a fun one – a questionnaire from a guy fast enough to run Boston, but who has no interest in doing so.  Thanks for filling this out Craig! Name: Craig Sex: M  Age (at the time of first BQ): 33 Height :  6′ Weight (at the time of first BQ): 155lbs At which marathon did you get your…

  • BQ(Q) – Wally D

    “Consistency is the key.  Staying healthy and training smart pays off.” Wise words from Wally D. Thanks Wally for taking part! Name: Wally D Sex: M Age (at the time of first BQ):   35 Height:   6’1 Weight (at the time of first BQ):   165 At which marathon did you get your first BQ? Tell us…

  • BQ(Q) – Keith G

    Keith G is a bigger guy, about my age, with a BQ. He was kind enough to answer these questions.  Thanks Keith! Your story is an inspiration! Name: Keith G Sex:  M Age (at the time of first BQ):  39 Height (at the time of first BQ):  6’-0” Weight (at the time of first BQ): …