Milo and the Calf

Category: Boston Qualifier Questionnaire

  • The BQ(Q) – Glen S

    In that short interview with Competitor, I mentioned that I would like hear from more runners who did not have a background in track in high school or college. Ask and ye shall receive. Here’s another example of a runner who BQ’ed without running in school. My favorite piece of advice from Glen on how…

  • The BQ(Q) – Shawn B

    I’m starting to get the feeling that much of compeitor.com’s readership is triathletes, here’s a BQ(Q) by Shawn, a triathlete who BQ’ed this past year. Thanks for taking the time to fill this out, Shawn! Name: Shawn B @sber  Sex: Male Age (at the time of first BQ): 43 by end of year Height: 5’9…

  • The BQ(Q) – Dave P

    Dave ran a BQ last year, but he’s looking to better that time this weekend… Good luck Dave! Keep us updated on your race goes! Name: Dave P (@dponthego) Sex: Male Age (at the time of first BQ): 41 Height: 6’6” Weight (at the time of first BQ): 205 At which marathon did you get your…

  • The BQ(Q) – Thomas A

    Another response from a runner who BQ’ed on his first attempt. As always I’m impressed by those who did it on the first try. Thanks for taking part Thomas! PS – A reader suggested including pictures with the BQ(Q)s, this is the first one. We’re going big time here, people! Big time! BQ(Q)2.0! Name: Thomas…

  • The BQ(Q) – William M

    This morning the Boston Qualifier Questionnaire was featured on competitor.com with a short little interview with me. In the interview I mentioned that I was interested in hearing from more runners who did not have a background in college or high school running. Ask and ye shall recieve. Here’s a response from William, who BQ’ed at…

  • The BQ(Q) – Tom G

    A great response from Tom, a triathlete who BQ’ed in his second attempt. I found this quote especially helpful: “Be consistent. And enjoy your bad days. Bad days are just hard training days for the brain.” Name: Tom G. (https://twitter.com/TGarvey4) Sex: Male Age (at the time of first BQ): 30 Height: 5”9′ Weight (at the…

  • The BQ(Q) – Daniel H

    Another response from a former college runner who BQ’ed on his first attempt. Thanks for taking the time to contribute, Daniel! Name: Daniel H Sex: Male Age (at the time of first BQ): 22 Height: 5’10” Weight (at the time of first BQ): 150 lbs At which marathon did you get your first BQ? What…

  • The BQ(Q) – Andrew

    Wise words from Andrew, a former college middle distance runner who BQ’ed in his first marathon. Thanks, Andrew for taking the time to fill this out! Name: Andrew Sex: Male Age (at the time of first BQ): 28 Height: 5’8″ Weight (at the time of first BQ): 125lbs At which marathon did you get your…

  • The BQ(Q) Jane (50 State Canuck)

    I’ve finally really started using twitter (@miloandthecalf) and have found some great runners on there, including Jane from 50 State Canuck.  Jane has not only qualified for Boston, she is also in the process of running marathons in all fifty states! Amazing. Thanks for taking the time to fill this out, Jane! Name Jane 50statecanuck.blogspot.com @50statecanuck  Sex:…

  • The BQ(Q): Michael F

    This BQ(Q) is a nice treat as Michael shares with us the story of his first first BQ almost thirty years ago and his recent training for another BQ as a fifty year old. Thanks for taking part Michael! Name: Michael F. www.chickeeandmike.com Sex: M Age (at the time of first BQ): 21 Height: 5’11” Weight…