Milo and the Calf

Category: Boston Qualifier Questionnaire

  • The BQ(Q) – Steve W

    Steve BQ’ed at the age of 45 after having only been running for a year and a half.  Thanks for the very thoughtful reply, Steve, especially to the last question. Name: Steve W Sex: M Age (at the time of first BQ): 45 Height:  5’9” Weight (at the time of first BQ): 148 At which marathon did…

  • The BQ(Q) – Kristy (Run the Long Road)

    Kristy is a runner and coach who was kind enough to take the time to fill out the questionnaire, thanks Kristy!  Sound advice about taking the goal of a BQ and splitting it up over a series of marathons. Name:  Kristy Blog:  Run The Long Road  , @RunTheLongRoad, www.facebook.com/runthelongroad) Sex: Female Age (at the time of first…

  • The BQ(Q) – Tim E

    Anyone who says big dudes can’t get a BQ hasn’t met Tim. At 6’5” 209, he got it done. What is your excuse? Thank you Tim for filling this out! Name: Timothy E Sex: male Age (at the time of first BQ): 41 qualified / 42 age running at Boston Height: 6’5” Weight (at the time of first BQ): 209…

  • The BQ(Q) – Dirk H

    Dirk has a great story about working long and hard to get a BQ and a great blog.Thanks for taking part, Dirk! Name: Dirk H. http://dirkhayes.blogspot.com/ Sex: M Age (at the time of first BQ): 42 Height: 6’ Weight (at the time of first BQ): 160, currently 151 At which marathon did you get your first BQ? Tell us a little…

  • The BQ(Q) – Laura (aka Frayed Laces)

    Laura has for many years written the blog Frayed Laces.  Recently she launched a great new website called Frayed Laces Racing.  Definitely check out the new website where she writes about running, biking, racing Ironman triathlons, and finishing her graduate studies.  Thanks very much for filling this out, Laura! Name: Laura (aka Frayed Laces) frayedlacesracing.com @frayed_laces facebook.com/frayedlaces Sex: F…

  • The BQ(Q) – Paul G

    Name: Paul (PaulyGram @ runningahead) and facshus.blogspot.com Sex: M Age (at the time of first BQ): I was 44 when I qualified and when I ran my Boston Height :  5’9″ Weight (at the time of first BQ): 160 At which marathon did you get your first BQ? Tell us a little about the race.  I…

  • The BQ(Q) – Michael P

    Michael has come a long way in his running losing a lot of weight in the process. congrats on your BQ, Michael!  Name Michael P Sex: Male Age (at time of first BQ): 41 Height: 5’7 Weight (at time of first BQ):145 At which marathon did you get your first BQ? What was your time? Tell us a little…

  • The BQ(Q) – Greg C

    Greg is a regular on running ahead, the running message board which has done more for my running than anything else over the last couple of years.  Name: Greg C (Greg_C on RunningAHEAD.com) Sex: Male Age (at the time of first BQ): Had just turned 44. Height: 6’0″ Weight (at the time of first BQ): Between 155-160 At which marathon…

  • The BQ(Q) – Lance H

    Name: Lance H Sex: M Age (at the time of first BQ): 41 Height (at the time of first BQ): 6’1″ Weight (at the time of first BQ): 173 At which marathon did you get your first BQ? Tell us a little about the race. Baystate, 2010.  I needed a 3:20:59.  I was probably in 3:15 shape but after catching…

  • The BQ(Q) – Ginny

    Thanks Ginny from Happy Feet 26.2 for filling out the questionnaire! Name: Ginny Happy Feet 26.2 Sex: Female Age (at the time of first BQ): 41 Height: 5’ 10 Weight (at the time of first BQ): 143 At which marathon did you get your first BQ? What was your time? Tell us a little about the race.  St. George, Utah, 3:49:17…