Milo and the Calf

Category: Boston Qualifier Questionnaire

  • The BQ(Q) – Jay S.

    Thanks to Jay for taking the time to fill out the BQ(Q) — those interested in lower mileage plans, and plans involving crossfit style training should pay especial attention to what Jay wrote at the end. Name (and website/blog/twitter if applicable): Jay S. Sex: Male Age (at the time of first BQ): 42 Height (at…

  • The BQ(Q) – M

    Thanks to M from the great blog Read Eat Write Run for taking the time to fill this out. Congrats on your BQ! Name: M @readeatwriterun http://readeatwriterun.com Sex: Female Age (at the time of first BQ): 47 Height: 5’8” Weight (at the time of first BQ): 106 At which marathon did you get your first…

  • The BQ(Q) Kaitlyn

    Here’s another great BQ(Q) from another redditor, Kaitlyn. Thanks Kaitlyn, I really appreciate hearing about the methodical approach you took to get your BQ! Name: Kaitlyn Sex: Female Age: 25 Height: 5’4” Weight (at the time of first BQ): 123 At which marathon did you get your first BQ? What was your finishing time? The…

  • The BQ(Q) – Dan

    A couple of days ago a reddit user linked to the BQ(Q). That has brought a lot of traffic, and a few new responses to the BQ(Q). Dan here is one of those responses. Thanks, Dan, for the great answers, I think there’s a lot to learn from your methodical approach to the race!  Name:…

  • The BQ(Q) – Kevin G

    Name: Kevin G. http://creakyrunner.wordpress.com/ Sex: Male Age: 40 Height: 5′ 8″ Weight (at the time of first BQ): 155 At which marathon did you get your first BQ? What was your finishing time? Tell us a little about the race. LA Marathon 2013. 2:47. My first marathon. Pretty challenging course, but just went in with the mentality that it…

  • The BQ(Q) – Simon O

    Its marathon season now and the BQ stories are coming in fast and furious. Thanks, Simon, for filling out the questionnaire and telling us about his BQ! After reading the story of my team mate and friend, Greg, I would like to share my story on your blog as well. My BQ was very recent.…

  • The BQ(Q) – Bob E

    Name: Bobby E IG: bobby_elsinger Gender: Male Age: 40 Height: 5’6 Weight: 148 At which marathon did you get your first BQ? What was your finishing time? What was your finishing time? Tell us a little about the race. I qualified at the Chicago Marathon on my first try.   My finishing time was 3:01:20.   Heading into…

  • The BQ(Q) – Victor

    Here’s a great response from Victor. Victor ran sub-3 in his first marathon, but, as a member of Czechoslovakia’s national team, he was no beginner. Thanks for sharing your story, Victor. I wish I could have met Emil Zatopek! Name: Victor (aka Goorun on Running Ahead) Sex Male  Age (at the time of first BQ) 19 Height 5’10…

  • The BQ(Q) – Roger S

    Roger has a textbook story of training for Boston. Lots of miles, lots of speed work, and lots of shorter races before tackling the marathon. It definitely worked for him. He ran a 2:35:49 his first time out. Check out the solid base building, and strong speed efforts, Roger describes below. I know I could learn…

  • The BQ(Q) – Greg M

    While I am inspired by all of the responses to the questionnaire, Greg’s story is really something special. With no background in running, Greg changed his life and went from 250 pounds to 148 pounds and qualifed for Boston in his first marathon. Congratulations, Greg! What a great story. Name: Greg M (@GregMedwid) Sex: Male…