Milo and the Calf

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    The BQ(Q) Stephanie W

    The women 45-50 age group here at the BQ(Q) has been pretty sparse, really happy to add Stephanie’s story to the mix! Thanks for taking part, Stephanie! Name: Stephanie W www.Joyinthefire.com, @IRun4MyCrazy. Sex: Female Age (at time of first BQ): 50 Height: 5’5” Weight: 112   At which marathon did you get your first BQ? What…

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    The BQ(Q) – Jonathan B

    As we approach 150 entries into the BQ(Q) project, some trends are clear –consistency, mileage, speed work. Jonathan B hit all these points and more in this very informative response. Thanks for taking the time, sir!   Name: Jonathan B Sex: Male Age (at the time of first BQ): 31 Height: 5’10” Weight (at the…

  • The BQ(Q) – Alex Varner (Nike Trail)

    Sometimes you see an interview with a guy and you just get the feeling he’s probably a great dude. I got that feeling the first time I saw and interview with Nike Trail runner Alex Varner. Winner of this year’s Lake Sonama 50 miler, Alex is one of the best among the best American ultra-runners…

  • The BQ(Q) Sage Canaday (Hoka One One)

    Sage’s motto is “any surface, any distance” and his race result show that he means it. Sixteenth at this year’s Boston Marathon, two time winner (and course record holder) and the Speed Goat 50k, first place at the 2014 North Face Endurance challenge. I could go on. And besides being one of the best distance…

  • The BQ(Q) – Ross C

    This one hits close to home. Ross is exactly the same height and weight as I am, and just a couple of years older. He also seems to have a similar history in running. I find all the BQ(Q)s inspiring, but this one perhaps a bit more so than most.  Thanks Ross, you’ve got me…

  • The BQ(Q) – Joe M

    I LOVE getting responses from other runners in New York City. Joe’s BQ(Q) gives you the straight forward answer to what it takes to BQ — do the work. Thanks Joe for taking part! Name: Joe M  @ultrarun_nyc Sex:  M Age (at the time of first BQ): 32 Height: 5’7” Weight (at the time of…

  • The BQ(Q) – Tara C

    When I started running, I got involved in the forum at runningahead where I learned pretty much everything I know about running. Tara has been a regular over there for years and I really appreciate her taking the time to fill this out, thanks Tara! Name: Tara C Sex: F Age (at the time of…

  • The BQ(Q) – Mike Wardian (Hoka One One)

    Really excited to share this informative BQ(Q) composed by Hoka One One athlete, Michael Wardian. Mike is one of the most successful distance runners in America, competing at a high level at every distance from the 5k to 100 miles. Mike has set world records for the fastest marathon and 50K on an indoor 200-meter track.…

  • The BQ(Q) – Justin G

    I love getting responses from fellow New Yorkers, especially those who qualified at the New York Marathon. Thanks for taking the time, Justin! Name: Justin G, justinpbg.com, @justinpbg Sex: M Age (at the time of first BQ): 28 Height: 5’5 Weight (at the time of first BQ): 142 At which marathon did you get your…

  • The BQ(Q) – Kimberly B

    Here’s a great new BQ(Q) with Kimberly who qualified by running a 3:26 at Columbus. Congrats, Kimberly! Name: Kimberly B Sex: Female Age (at the time of first BQ): 38 Height: 5′ 8″ Weight (at the time of first BQ): 152# At which marathon did you get your first BQ?  Columbus Marathon What was your finishing…