Category: Boston Qualifier Questionnaire

  • The BQ(Q) – James D

    James is a triathlete and trainer, thanks for taking part in the survey! Name: James D Power Multi Sport Twitter Sex: Male Age (at time of BQ): 37 Height: 5’ 8” Weight: 160 At which marathon did you get your first BQ? What was your time? Tell us a little about the race. Mardi gras Marathon (Rock and Roll New Orleans).  Late…

  • The BQ(Q) – Michael H

    For the bigger dudes out there, like me, this is a BQ(Q) worth reading.  Mike is 6’2, and was 220 at his first BQ.  He is an inspiration.  Anyone who tells you you cannot be an elite amateur and be a big guy hasn’t met Mike.  Another regular on Running Ahead, he has represented the…

  • The BQ(Q) – Mike G

    A great BQ(Q) with legit fast runner Mike G. I have to quote this great passage: That’s the question I think a work-a-day hobbyjogger has to always ask: am I willing to do the work?  Because for nearly all of us the limiting factor is not our God-given talent or genetics, it’s simply how hard…

  • The BQ(Q) – Jeff E

    Jeff’s blog the Logic of Long Distance is one of the smartest running blogs out there.  Matter of fact, it is probably the smartest.  You should be reading it.  He is also an extremely fast marathoner who, like many of the people who have responded to this questionnaire, is very active on Running Ahead. Thanks for taking…

  • The BQ(Q) – Cory M

    Cory is another runner who got his BQ the hard way, over 12,000 miles on the road. Way to stick with it dude, and thanks for taking part! Name: Corland M Sex: Male Age: (at the time of first BQ): 34 (nearly 35) Height: 6 feet 0 inches Weight: (at the time of first BQ):  176lbs At which marathon did…

  • The BQ(Q) – Jason B

    Jason is another RA user and is fast as hell. I am pretty sure I met him after the Hartford half this year, but I forgot my id, so I couldn’t drink with him. Thanks for taking part, Jason! Name: Jason B boston255ink, jbrunningink, glrr Sex: Male Age (at the time of first BQ): 29 Height: 5’4” Weight (at the time of…

  • The BQ(Q) – James S

    James is another regular on running ahead referred to me by Bash.  Thanks to James for filling this out, and to Bash for referring him.  If you know anyone who might be interested in filling out the questionnaire, get in touch.  Name: James S Sex: M Age (at the time of first BQ): 26 Height: 6 ft Weight…

  • The BQ(Q) – Bash Z

    Bash is another young gun with a BQ. It took him a number of tries, but he finally made it. Thanks for taking the time to fill this out, Bash! Name: Bash Z Sex: Male Age (at the time of first BQ): 28 Height: 5’8” Weight (at the time of first BQ): 148   At which marathon did you get…

  • The BQ(Q) – Greg R

    Greg R is another RA regular who was kind enough to fill out the form, thanks Greg! Name: Greg R http://run.therowes.net Sex: male Age (at the time of first BQ): 31 Height: 5′ 8″ Weight (at the time of first BQ): 148 lbs At which marathon did you get your first BQ? Tell us a little about the race. 12/6/2009 at…

  • The BQ(Q) – Candice S

    Candice is another regular at the great running website runningahead. She is also really, really fast. Its nice to see that even the fast people had to start somewhere. Thanks for taking part, Candice! Name: Candice Schneider Breaknthree Sex: Female Age (at the time of first BQ): 23 Height: 5’6 Weight (at the time of first BQ): 117 lbs At which marathon did…