Author: seanv2
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The BQ(Q) – Jake
Name Jake Sex: Male Age (at the time of first BQ): 49 Height: 5’7″ Weight (at the time of first BQ): 159 At which marathon did you get your first BQ? Los Angeles Tell us a little about the race. Raining. Ran sub three pace until legs cramped at mile 22. Walked to 24. Hobbled…
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“Train Smart and Keep At It” 2015 Ultra Runner of the Year David Laney (Nike Trail) on what it takes to Qualify for Boston
David Laney (Nike Trail) is one of the most accomplished ultra runners in the world. He also has some serious road wheels running a 2:22:34 in his first marathon. David is a shining example of what you can do when you keep it simple. Thanks, David, for taking the time to share your story. I…
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The BQ(Q) – John Cox
Name John Cox Sex: Male Age (at the time of first BQ): 57 Height: 6′-0″ Weight (at the time of first BQ): 160lbs. At which marathon did you get your first BQ? Carlsbad, CA Tell us a little about the race. My progression at Carlsbad from 2013 has been 4:39, 3:57, 3:45, 3:31 (BQ 1/17/16).…
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The BQ(Q) – Linda Nollette
Five hundred miles and less than a year running, I think Linda might have some talent… thanks for sharing your story! Name Linda Nollette Sex: Female Age (at the time of first BQ): 45 Height: 5’5” Weight (at the time of first BQ): 120 At which marathon did you get your first BQ? Napa Tell…
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The BQ(Q) – Graham Peck
Wow, 18 years old and running a 2:56 marathon! Great job Graham! Thanks for taking the time to tell us about your first time Qualifying for Boston. Name Graham Peck (grahampeckruns.com/) Sex: Male Age (at the time of first BQ): 18 Height: 6’2″ Weight (at the time of first BQ): 160 At which marathon did…
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Back to Basics (Again)
When was the last time you were fast? Check the log. Winter 2010 to Summer, 2011. What were you doing? Running. A lot. Up to fifty miles a week, all of it easy. Why did it end? Too much too soon. Got greedy, started speed work, pulled you groin. Then the job got crazy, then…
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“I needed to focus on running for the love of running” Boston Bound Author Elizabeth Clor on Anxiety, Running Performance, and Qualifying for Boston
Early this year I received a Boston Qualifier Questionnaire from a Elizabeth Clor. In her write up she mentioned that there’d been some ups and downs on her road to a BQ, including some performance anxiety in trying to get to the race. Well now, Elizabeth has written a book, Boston Bound, about her…
Milo and the Calf 