Milo and the Calf

Author: seanv2

  • The BQ(Q) – Dari W

    Dari’s story of running a BQ after having recovered from cancer for the fourth time is deeply inspiring.  Read more about her story here.  Thanks for sharing this with us, Dari, I hope to see you on the roads next time I am on Cape Cod! Name: Dari (Chilidogbeagle on RA) Sex:  F Age (at…

  • The BQ(Q) – Josh H

    Josh filled out this BQ(Q) some time ago and somehow or other I lost it in my files.  Sorry about the delay Josh!  I tend to over-analyze things which is probably why I love this response. It is so simple- run a lot, eat right.  Pretty simple, very effective, advice. Name: Josh H Sex: M…

  • Some Thoughts on the Early Days of Strength Training

    As I have written before the Milo of Croton story which seems to resonate in the fine arts is the story of Milo’s death wherein Milo attempts to rend a tree in half, but is not strong enough.  He ends up caught within the tree and devoured by wolves.  Not a pretty story, but it has…

  • Training Total 10.8-10.15

    Numbers 10/1-10/7 Total Hours of Exercise: ~7:00 Running : 26.2 miles in 4:17:59 Cycling: 0 Strength and Flexibility Time (stretching, lifting and bodyweight work): 00:15:00 Climbing ~2:30:00 Other 0:00 Hebrew Study Time: 0:15 Comments: Very happy with this week, got a run of ten miles done with no pain, and climbed well at the gym,…

  • Friday Inspiration – Mo Farah

    Unlike other more expensive pursuits, cost isn’t much of barrier to becoming a world class runner.  Take Mo Farah, a poor kid from Somalia who is now a Olympic champion and gets hugs from Prince William .  He’s also appears to be a great guy.  Check out this interview with him.

  • The BQ(Q) – Ilene

    Ilene is one of the many runners who make the message boards of Running Ahead so fun and rewarding, thanks for filling this out Ilene! Name: Ilene (ileneforward on running ahead) Sex: Female Age (at the time of first BQ): 58 Height: 5′ 4″ Weight (at the time of first BQ): 129 At which marathon did you get your…

  • Milo and the Calf

    Well, I think I can now safely announce that this blog is finished.  I’m now continuing the Boston Qualifier Questionnaire, and writing about working out, learning ancient languages, and studying classical history over at my new website Milo and the Calf. Come on over and check us out at www.miloandthecalf.com

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    Running Heroes – The Six Women of the 1972 New York Marathon

    The primary means of political dialogue in America is through sports.  The fight for racial integration took place on the baseball field.  We have wrestled with the equal rights for women in school sports, on golf courses, and in distance running.  We use sports to argue over who is an American*, to champion animal rights,…

  • Hacked!

    My apologies to anyone who saw the “getting paid” spam message, that’s the first time I’ve ever been hacked.  This blog is about a lot of things, but getting rich isn’t one of them.

  • The BQ(Q) – Eric M

    Name: Eric M Sex: M Age (at the time of first BQ): 39 Height :  5’5 Weight (at the time of first BQ): 130 At which marathon did you get your first BQ? Tell us a little about the race. Baystate Marathon in Lowell, MA  This is a very flat and fast double looped course.…