Milo and the Calf

Category: Boston Qualifier Questionnaire

  • The BQ(Q) – Kelly

    Name Kelly Sex: Female Age (at the time of first BQ): 27 Height: 5’4′ Weight (at the time of first BQ): 132 At which marathon did you get your first BQ? Harrisburg Marathon Tell us a little about the race. This was my second marathon, and I don’t know.. I just felt really strong and…

  • The BQ(Q) – Allison

    I think Allison takes the prize for the least number of miles run (400!) in the year before her BQ. Thanks for sharing Allison! Name Allison Sex: Female Age (at the time of first BQ): 25 Height: 5’6″ Weight (at the time of first BQ): 125 At which marathon did you get your first BQ?…

  • The BQ(Q) – Rob

    Rob gets to the heart of it in his answer to the final question. Keep at it! Thanks, Rob, for taking part. Name Rob Sex: Male Age (at the time of first BQ): 44 Height: 5’8″ Weight (at the time of first BQ): 145 At which marathon did you get your first BQ? Santa Rosa…

  • The BQ(Q) – Kathy H

    Thanks for your response, Kathy! Name Kathy H Sex: Female Age (at the time of first BQ): 45 Height: 5’8 Weight (at the time of first BQ): 142 At which marathon did you get your first BQ? California International Marathon What was your finishing time? Tell us a little about the race. (didn’t answer) How…

  • The BQ(Q) – Elizabeth C (Boston Bound)

    I love all the BQ(Q) responses, but I really love the ones from people who’ve put in a lot of time running before they ran a BQ, I mean runners like Elizabeth who’d run over 18,000 before her BQ. Congratulations, Elizabeth! Great work! Name Elizabeth C http://www.ElizabethClor.com, Boston Bound Sex: Female Age (at the time…

  • The BQ(Q) – Bennett

    Thanks, Bennet for taking the time to tell us about your BQ! Name Bennett Sex: Male Age (at the time of first BQ): 21 Height: 6′ Weight (at the time of first BQ): 160 At which marathon did you get your first BQ? Med City Marathon Tell us a little about the race. Sunny and…

  • The BQ(Q) – Christian H

    “You gotta put in the miles” well said, Christian. Thanks for taking the time to share your story! Name Christian H Sex: Male Age (at the time of first BQ): 31 Height: Six feet Weight (at the time of first BQ): 165 At which marathon did you get your first BQ? Chicago Tell us a…

  • The BQ(Q) – Anthony D

    Anthony used the same idea I’m using now – heart rate based base training with interval work and tempo work. Of course, he had success much sooner, after only running for a year and a half! Thanks for sharing your story, Anthony! Name Anthony D Sex: Male Age (at the time of first BQ): 46…

  • Data Analysis of Boston Qualifier Questionnaire Part IV: Crosstraining

    A little less than half of BQ(Q) responses did any any form of cross training. But what about those that did? Lets take a look.     Many of the respondents to the BQ(Q) survey were not only runners, but triathletes, so no surprise that, along with strength training, swimming and cycling come in with the…

  • The BQ(Q) – Jason

    Short and to the point, Jason gives us the goods. Miles and speed work are what get it done. Name Jason Sex: Male Age (at the time of first BQ): 36 Height: 5’11” Weight (at the time of first BQ): 161 At which marathon did you get your first BQ? Twin Cities Marathon What was…