Milo and the Calf

Category: Boston Qualifier Questionnaire

  • BQ(Q) – Joe H

    Name:  Joe H, joe-26-2.blogspot.com Sex: Male Age (at the time of first BQ):  37 Height:  5-10 Weight (at the time of first BQ):  164 (ish) At which marathon did you get your first BQ? What was your finishing time? Tell us a little about the race.   Wichita, Kansas, October 2003.  3:11   Point to point course…

  • The BQ(Q) – Darrell R

    Name: Darrell R Sex:M Age (at the time of first BQ): 32 Height :  Six feet one inch Weight (at the time of first BQ): About 160 At which marathon did you get your first BQ? Tell us a little about the race.   Steamtown Marathon – Scranton Pa.  Fast marathon with net downhill.  This…

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    The BQ(Q) – Bob D

    Name:  Bob (Subdood on Running Ahead) Sex: Male Age (at the time of first BQ): 47 Height: 5’9″ Weight (at the time of first BQ): 149 At which marathon did you get your first BQ? What was your finishing time? Tell us a little about the race. A little over 2 months ago at the Twin Cities Marathon, Oct. 7,…

  • The BQ(Q) – Chris H

    Thanks to longtime RA runner Chris for filling this out, I especially liked his thoughts on racing as a skill. Good running, Chris! Name: Chris H Sex: Male Age (at the time of first BQ): 37 Height :  5’10” Weight (at the time of first BQ): 180 At which marathon did you get your first BQ? Tell us a…

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    The BQ(Q) – Don S

    As I have posted more and more of these BQ(Q)s it is becoming clear that the answer people give to the final question is usually the best.  Don’s answer is first rate.  Thanks again for taking the time to fill this out, Don! Name: Don S  Sex:Male Age (at the time of first BQ): 35…

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    The BQ(Q) – Kevin B

    Name : Kevin B (Gville Kevin on RA) Sex: M Age (at the time of first BQ): 36 D.    Height: 6’1’’ Weight (at the time of first BQ): 160 At which marathon did you get your first BQ? What was your finishing time? Tell us a little about the race. 3:06:41 at 2012 Baystate Marathon in…

  • The BQ(Q) – Mike D

    Thanks to Mike for answering these questions, I especially like his answer to the last question “Mileage and a focus on speed work.  Some people can BQ without one or the other, but chances are they were born fast”.  Wise words I need to follow. Name: Mike D: Sex:  Male Age (at the time of…

  • The BQ(Q) – Pam

    Thanks to Pam for taking the time to fill this out even though she is getting ready for major surgery.  Recover well, Pam! Name: Pam (rocketmamaof5) Sex: Female Age (at the time of first BQ): 39 (9 days from turning 40) Height :  5’6 Weight (at the time of first BQ): 123 At which marathon…

  • The BQ(Q) – Tim T

    I met Tim at a Running Ahead meet up after last year’s New York City Marathon.  He struck me as a smart guy with good taste in beer.  His thoughtful response to this questionnaire proves I was right.  If you’re interested in what makes runners run, you’re going to want to read this one, especially…

  • The BQ(Q) – Julie B

    Thanks for filling this out Julie, I hope you and Jeff can get you to a new PR at Boston this year! Name: Julie B Sex: Female Age (at the time of first BQ): 38 Height: 5’6” Weight (at the time of first BQ): 115 At which marathon did you get your first BQ?  What…