Milo and the Calf

Category: Boston Qualifier Questionnaire

  • The BQ(Q) – Joe M

    I LOVE getting responses from other runners in New York City. Joe’s BQ(Q) gives you the straight forward answer to what it takes to BQ — do the work. Thanks Joe for taking part! Name: Joe M  @ultrarun_nyc Sex:  M Age (at the time of first BQ): 32 Height: 5’7” Weight (at the time of…

  • The BQ(Q) – Tara C

    When I started running, I got involved in the forum at runningahead where I learned pretty much everything I know about running. Tara has been a regular over there for years and I really appreciate her taking the time to fill this out, thanks Tara! Name: Tara C Sex: F Age (at the time of…

  • The BQ(Q) – Mike Wardian (Hoka One One)

    Really excited to share this informative BQ(Q) composed by Hoka One One athlete, Michael Wardian. Mike is one of the most successful distance runners in America, competing at a high level at every distance from the 5k to 100 miles. Mike has set world records for the fastest marathon and 50K on an indoor 200-meter track.…

  • The BQ(Q) – Julian N

    I admire (and am a bit jealous!) of people like Julian who BQ’ed in there first marathon.  Lots of great stuff in here, including specific speedwork suggestions, thanks for taking part, Julian! Name: Julian N @ronin688 ronin-is-running Sex: Male Age (at the time of first BQ): 37 Height: 5’7 Weight (at the time of first BQ):…

  • The BQ(Q) – Justin G

    I love getting responses from fellow New Yorkers, especially those who qualified at the New York Marathon. Thanks for taking the time, Justin! Name: Justin G, justinpbg.com, @justinpbg Sex: M Age (at the time of first BQ): 28 Height: 5’5 Weight (at the time of first BQ): 142 At which marathon did you get your…

  • The BQ(Q) – Kimberly B

    Here’s a great new BQ(Q) with Kimberly who qualified by running a 3:26 at Columbus. Congrats, Kimberly! Name: Kimberly B Sex: Female Age (at the time of first BQ): 38 Height: 5′ 8″ Weight (at the time of first BQ): 152# At which marathon did you get your first BQ?  Columbus Marathon What was your finishing…

  • The BQ(Q) – Luca

    Very excited to share this great questionnaire filled out by my Prospect Park Track Club teammate Luca. Luca is a stalwart of our club, organizing out of town runs and other events all while being blaziningly fast. Huge congrats, Luca, on qualifying for Boston and going sub-3 all in one go! Name: Luca Sex: Male Age…

  • The BQ(Q) – Rich A (@bqchat)

    Rich ran cross-country and track in high school and was approached with a college scholarship opportunity but walked away from it. From a family of non-runners, he ran races in grade school & was heavily invested in running through high school. His BQ experience was the driver behind the development of (Twitter-based) #BqChat. Rich has…

  • BQ(Q) – Heather I

    I’ve posted well over a hundred Boston Qualifer Questionnaire and I think this is the first one where the runner BQ’ed and then went straight to the hospital. This is one of the most interesting BQ stories we’ve seen yet, and well written to boot! Thanks for the inspirational story, Heather! Be careful out there runners!…

  • The BQ(Q) – “O.R.M.”

    Here’s a great BQ(Q) with the blogger “Obsessive Researching Mommy” on her recent BQ with some great advice on avoiding injury. Thanks ORM! Name: O.R.M. researchingmommy.blogspot.com Sex: F Age (at the time of first BQ): 49 Height: 5’3 Weight (at the time of first BQ): 118 At which marathon did you get your first BQ? What…