Category: Boston Qualifier Questionnaire

  • The BQ(Q) – Tom Rushton

    Name Tom Rushton Sex: Tom Rushton Age (at the time of first BQ): 36 Height: 5’8” Weight (at the time of first BQ): 157 At which marathon did you get your first BQ? Edmonton Marathon 2016 Tell us a little about the race. I had planned to run the Ottawa Marathon (May) to qualify but…

  • The BQ(Q) Ryan McLaughlin

    Name Ryan McLaughlin (@rhinomclaughlin Sex: Male Age (at the time of first BQ): 23 Height: 5′ 11″ Weight (at the time of first BQ): 155 At which marathon did you get your first BQ? Mooses Tooth Marathon Tell us a little about the race. This was a fall marathon in Anchorage, Alaska. It starts downtown…

  • The BQ(Q) Sarah Bard

    Some people just give us the bare minimum when they fill out the Boston Qualifier Questionnaire. Others give us the real detail we’re looking for. Thanks to Sara for going the extra mile and really sharing her story! Name Sarah Bard @sarahjbard Sex: Female Age (at the time of first BQ): 24 Height: 5’3″ Weight…

  • The BQ(Q) – Diane Berberian

    Diane in legally blind. She first qualified for Boston in 1995 before she lost her vision, but she has since qualified again as a blind runner. She’s an incredible inspiration. Check out her story below and be sure to follow her on social media! Thanks Diane for taking the time to share your story.  …

  • The BQ(Q) – Dan

    Name Dan Sex: Male Age (at the time of first BQ): 28 Height: 5’10” Weight (at the time of first BQ): 160 At which marathon did you get your first BQ? St. Gorge Tell us a little about the race. Flat first half, fast down, second half How long had you been running when you…

  • The BQ(Q) – Sherry

    Name Sherry Sex: Female Age (at the time of first BQ): 26 Height: 5’3″ Weight (at the time of first BQ): 113lb At which marathon did you get your first BQ? 2008 San Diego Rock n Roll Marathon Tell us a little about the race. It was in 2008, so I don’t remember much from…

  • The BQ(Q) – Jessica

    Name Jessica Sex: Female Age (at the time of first BQ): 32 Height: 5’4 Weight (at the time of first BQ): 118 At which marathon did you get your first BQ? Philadelphia Tell us a little about the race. Big negative split, started at 7:45 pace and ran the last 10k under 7:00 pace for…

  • The BQ(Q) Matthew Roberts

    Name Matthew Roberts (xcgeorge.blogspot.com) Sex: Male Age (at the time of first BQ): 25 Height: 5’10” Weight (at the time of first BQ): 135 At which marathon did you get your first BQ? Marine Corps Marathon 2009 Tell us a little about the race. I started out a bit quick for my fitness and my…

  • The BQ(Q) – Steve

    Name Steve Sex: Male Age (at the time of first BQ): 32 Height: 5’8″ Weight (at the time of first BQ): 145lbs At which marathon did you get your first BQ? Tokyo Tell us a little about the race. Perfect conditions, overcast and cold to start, although it got warm and sunny. Started way back…

  • The BQ(Q) – Michael R

    Michael hadn’t been running for very long when he BQed, but he’d already put in some serious mileage. Thanks for taking the time, sir! Name Michael R. (@TheTerminalMile) Sex: Male Age (at the time of first BQ): 24 Height: 6’0″ Weight (at the time of first BQ): 155 At which marathon did you get your…