Milo and the Calf

Tag: boston marathon

  • 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…

  • 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.…