Category: Boston Qualifier Questionnaire
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The BQ(Q) – Ben Hawn
Thanks Ben, for reminding us all of the power of the negative split! Name Ben Hawn Sex: Male Age (at the time of first BQ): 42 Height: 6’6″ Weight (at the time of first BQ): 180 At which marathon did you get your first BQ? New Orleans Tell us a little about the race. Perfect…
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The BQ(Q) – Eric L
Here’s a great BQ(Q) with Eric, who is officially the tallest respondent to the survey at 6’6”. Thanks for taking the time to do this, Eric! Name Eric L. Sex: Male Age (at the time of first BQ): 45 Height: 6’6″ Weight (at the time of first BQ): 170 At which marathon did you get…
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The BQ(Q) – Eric Wheeler
Name Eric Wheeler (Ewheeler1976.tumblr.com) Sex: Male Age (at the time of first BQ): 39 Height: 5’8″ Weight (at the time of first BQ): 155 At which marathon did you get your first BQ? Providence Tell us a little about the race. Spring marathon, relatively flat, no wind, smaller field with a 1/2 and 5k running…
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The BQ(Q) – Dave
Name Dave Sex: Male Age (at the time of first BQ): 48 Height: 70 Weight (at the time of first BQ): 135 At which marathon did you get your first BQ? Twin Cities Tell us a little about the race. My first marathon in 26 years. I ran without a watch and went much…
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The BQ(Q) – Tim Swanson
Great, story here from Tim, who’d been running since he was eight years old and finally BQ’ed at 38. As always, consistency is key. Name Tim Swanson Sex: Male Age (at the time of first BQ): 38 Height: 5’11” Weight (at the time of first BQ): 154 At which marathon did you get your first…
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The BQ(Q) – Kevin Young
One year after open heart surgery Kevin completes both Ironman Wisconsin and qualifies for Boston in 4 weeks! Amazing story, thanks for sharing Brian! Name Kevin Young Sex: Male Age (at the time of first BQ): 38 Height: 5’7” Weight (at the time of first BQ): 160 At which marathon did you get your first…
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The BQ(Q) – Ramon C
Name Ramon C Sex: Male Age (at the time of first BQ): 55 Height: 5’3” Weight (at the time of first BQ): 112 At which marathon did you get your first BQ? California International How long had you been running when you ran your first BQ? 4 years Did you run in college or…
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The BQ(Q) – Matthew Kleiman
Thanks, Matt, for taking the time to fill this out! Volume sure seems to be a constant amongst qualifiers. Name Matt Kleiman Sex: Male Age (at the time of first BQ): 41 Height: 5’9″ Weight (at the time of first BQ): 154 At which marathon did you get your first BQ? St. George Tell us…
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The BQ(Q) – Kevin Barret
Here’s another great BQ(Q) from a young runner. 10,000 miles by age 18 is some serious mileage! Name Kevin Barrett Sex: Male Age (at the time of first BQ): 18 Height: 5’8″ Weight (at the time of first BQ): 130 At which marathon did you get your first BQ? Chicago Marathon Tell us a little…
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The BQ(Q) – John L Kelley
A great response from a John Kelly was BQ’ed but not the John Kelley who won Boston in 1957 or the Kelley who won in 1934 and 1945. Thanks John for taking part! Name John L Kelly Sex: Male Age (at the time of first BQ): 34 Height: 5’11” Weight (at the time of first…
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