Milo and the Calf

Category: Boston Qualifier Questionnaire

  • The BQ(Q) – Jaime R

    Jaime is another runner from runit (the reddit running forum) who kindly agreed to answer these questions.  At twenty one, I think he is the youngest person to take part.  Thanks Jaime! Name: Jaime R Sex: Male Age (at the time of first BQ): 21 Height: 5’11 Weight (at the time of first BQ): 200…

  • The BQ(Q) – Jeremy D

    Name: Jeremy D. Gender: Male Age (at time of first BQ): 30 Height: 5’6″ Weight (at time of first BQ): 135lbs, At which marathon did you get your first BQ? What was your finishing time? Tell us a little about the race. BQ @ 2008 Lakefront Marathon, Milwaukee, WI. Finishing time of 3:09.  Good race, conditions…

  • The BQ(Q) – Jordan A

    I posted about this project yesterday on the reddit running forum and have recieved a number of great submissions, including this one from Jordan.  Thanks Jordan! Name: Jordan A Sex: Male Age (at the time of first BQ): 28 Height: 5’10” Weight (at the time of first BQ): 140 At which marathon did you get…

  • Boston on my mind

    Very, very sad news from Boston today.   As far as I know, everyone I know who was in Boston today (including those who have filled out the BQ(Q) are safe. I’ll have more thoughts on this at a later date, but for now, all I can do is think of those out there today……

  • BQ(Q) – Craig

    Here’s a fun one – a questionnaire from a guy fast enough to run Boston, but who has no interest in doing so.  Thanks for filling this out Craig! Name: Craig Sex: M  Age (at the time of first BQ): 33 Height :  6′ Weight (at the time of first BQ): 155lbs At which marathon did you get your…

  • BQ(Q) – Wally D

    “Consistency is the key.  Staying healthy and training smart pays off.” Wise words from Wally D. Thanks Wally for taking part! Name: Wally D Sex: M Age (at the time of first BQ):   35 Height:   6’1 Weight (at the time of first BQ):   165 At which marathon did you get your first BQ? Tell us…

  • BQ(Q) – Keith G

    Keith G is a bigger guy, about my age, with a BQ. He was kind enough to answer these questions.  Thanks Keith! Your story is an inspiration! Name: Keith G Sex:  M Age (at the time of first BQ):  39 Height (at the time of first BQ):  6’-0” Weight (at the time of first BQ): …

  • BQ(Q) – Sarah

    After I posted about this project on the Runnersworld forums, Sarah was kind enough to respond with her story.  Thanks for taking part, Sarah, have a great run in Boston! Name: Sarah Sex: F Age (at the time of first BQ): 40 Height: 5’7″ Weight (at the time of first BQ): Approximately 120 lbs. At which marathon…

  • BQ(Q) – Doug O

    Thanks to Doug O from my running club the Prospect Park Track Club for responding to the questionnaire.  Doug’s give a great overview of what it was like to qualify for Boston back in the late 80s when everyone was fast.  Thanks again Doug! Name: Doug O Sex:  Male Age (at the time of first…

  • BQ(Q) Jennifer B

    Name: Jennifer B @jenbolstad Sex: Female Age (at the time of first BQ): 35 Height: 5’7″ Weight (at the time of first BQ): 128 At which marathon did you get your first BQ? What was your finishing time? Tell us a little about the race. I qualified in my first marathon, New York City, 2011, with…