Milo and the Calf

Tag: boston marathon

  • 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…

  • 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…