Milo and the Calf

Category: Boston Qualifier Questionnaire

  • The BQ(Q) – Abe M

    The more of these Boston Qualifier Questionnaires I get, the more diversity I see in how people got to Boston.  Congrats to Abe for running not only a BQ, but also a sub three hour marathon in his first attempt.  And thanks for taking the time to answer these questions! Name: Abe M Sex: M Age (at…

  • The BQ(Q) – Dari W

    Dari’s story of running a BQ after having recovered from cancer for the fourth time is deeply inspiring.  Read more about her story here.  Thanks for sharing this with us, Dari, I hope to see you on the roads next time I am on Cape Cod! Name: Dari (Chilidogbeagle on RA) Sex:  F Age (at…

  • The BQ(Q) – Josh H

    Josh filled out this BQ(Q) some time ago and somehow or other I lost it in my files.  Sorry about the delay Josh!  I tend to over-analyze things which is probably why I love this response. It is so simple- run a lot, eat right.  Pretty simple, very effective, advice. Name: Josh H Sex: M…

  • The BQ(Q) – Ilene

    Ilene is one of the many runners who make the message boards of Running Ahead so fun and rewarding, thanks for filling this out Ilene! Name: Ilene (ileneforward on running ahead) Sex: Female Age (at the time of first BQ): 58 Height: 5′ 4″ Weight (at the time of first BQ): 129 At which marathon did you get your…

  • The BQ(Q) – Eric M

    Name: Eric M Sex: M Age (at the time of first BQ): 39 Height :  5’5 Weight (at the time of first BQ): 130 At which marathon did you get your first BQ? Tell us a little about the race. Baystate Marathon in Lowell, MA  This is a very flat and fast double looped course.…

  • The BQ(Q) – Ron

    Name: Ron Sex: Male Age (at the time of first BQ): 56 Height: 5”10” Weight (at the time of first BQ):158 At which marathon did you get your first BQ? Fox Valley Marathon, St Charles, IL 3:37:38 How long had you been running when you ran your first BQ? 23 years Did you run in college or high…

  • The BQ(Q) – George

    Name: George (MarathonGeorge) Sex: Male Age (at the time of first BQ): 54 Height: 5”10” Weight (at the time of first BQ):150 At which marathon did you get your first BQ? Chicago 2009 Tell us a little about the race. I was lucky, perfect weather conditions, cold at the start and I was freezing as soon as I stopped running.…

  • The BQ(Q) – Keith A

    Thanks for taking the time to fill this out, Keith! Name: Keith A Keith’s Running Life Sex: Male Age (at the time of first BQ): 53 Height: 6’ 0 Weight (at the time of first BQ): 163 At which marathon did you get your first BQ? Tell us a little about the race. Hartford Marathon. It is mostly flat and straight.…

  • The BQ(Q) – Paul F

    Paul F has a story similar to mine including a long road to a BQ. Paul was kind enough to include a race report of his BQ race in his response. Thanks for taking part, Paul! Name: Paul F Sex: Male Age (at the time of first BQ): 54 Height:  6′ Weight (at the time of first BQ):…

  • The BQ(Q) – Dave E

    Name:  Dave E / www.beachesrunner.com Sex: M Age (at the time of first BQ): 42 Height:  6′ 1″ Weight (at the time of first BQ): 195 At which marathon did you get your first BQ? What was your finishing time? Tell us a little about the race.  Mississauga – 3:19:10 Spring Race, 16 minute PB How long had you been running when…