Milo and the Calf

Author: seanv2

  • The BQ(Q) – Michael H

    For the bigger dudes out there, like me, this is a BQ(Q) worth reading.  Mike is 6’2, and was 220 at his first BQ.  He is an inspiration.  Anyone who tells you you cannot be an elite amateur and be a big guy hasn’t met Mike.  Another regular on Running Ahead, he has represented the…

  • The BQ(Q) – Mike G

    A great BQ(Q) with legit fast runner Mike G. I have to quote this great passage: That’s the question I think a work-a-day hobbyjogger has to always ask: am I willing to do the work?  Because for nearly all of us the limiting factor is not our God-given talent or genetics, it’s simply how hard…

  • Your Occasional Stoic : Caprice in Absolute Rule

    An occasional series of posts quoting  the great works of stoicism with some short notes from me. From Fronto: to understand the effect of suspicion, caprice, and hypocrisy in the exercise of absolute rule; and that for the most part these people we call ‘Patricians’ are somewhat short of human affection. Aurelius, Meditations, 1:11 Fronto…

  • The BQ(Q) – Jeff E

    Jeff’s blog the Logic of Long Distance is one of the smartest running blogs out there.  Matter of fact, it is probably the smartest.  You should be reading it.  He is also an extremely fast marathoner who, like many of the people who have responded to this questionnaire, is very active on Running Ahead. Thanks for taking…

  • The BQ(Q) – Cory M

    Cory is another runner who got his BQ the hard way, over 12,000 miles on the road. Way to stick with it dude, and thanks for taking part! Name: Corland M Sex: Male Age: (at the time of first BQ): 34 (nearly 35) Height: 6 feet 0 inches Weight: (at the time of first BQ):  176lbs At which marathon did…

  • Numbers 9.3 – 9.9

    Numbers 9.3-9.9 Total Hours of Exercise: ~8 Running : 19 miles in ~3:24:47 Cycling Time: 0 Strength and Flexibility Time (stretching, lifting and bodyweight work): ~01:30:00 Climbing ~3:00 Other 0:00 Hebrew Study Time: 1:00 This Week on Milo: I updated the resource pages for running, and judaica I continued to move my archive of Boston Qualifier Questionnaires onto this…

  • The BQ(Q) – Jason B

    Jason is another RA user and is fast as hell. I am pretty sure I met him after the Hartford half this year, but I forgot my id, so I couldn’t drink with him. Thanks for taking part, Jason! Name: Jason B boston255ink, jbrunningink, glrr Sex: Male Age (at the time of first BQ): 29 Height: 5’4” Weight (at the time of…

  • The BQ(Q) – James S

    James is another regular on running ahead referred to me by Bash.  Thanks to James for filling this out, and to Bash for referring him.  If you know anyone who might be interested in filling out the questionnaire, get in touch.  Name: James S Sex: M Age (at the time of first BQ): 26 Height: 6 ft Weight…

  • Ephesus, Antinous, and Guide Stories

    You don’t need a guide to visit the wonderfully preserved Roman ruins of Ephesus, but it helps.  The sight lacks much signage and is overwhelmed with tourist.  Having someone to guide us through the crowds, and ensure that we didn’t miss anything, made our day there special.  Our guide, Dicle* was deeply knowledgeable about Ephesus…

  • The BQ(Q) – Bash Z

    Bash is another young gun with a BQ. It took him a number of tries, but he finally made it. Thanks for taking the time to fill this out, Bash! Name: Bash Z Sex: Male Age (at the time of first BQ): 28 Height: 5’8” Weight (at the time of first BQ): 148   At which marathon did you get…