Tag: boston marathon

  • 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…

  • 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) – 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…