Milo and the Calf

Tag: BQ(Q) men 18-34

  • 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) – Mike A

    Another excellent BQ(Q) (and another plug for Pfitzinger!).  This one comes from Mike, who BQ’ed in his first attempted. Thanks for taking the time to fill this out, Mike! Name: Mike A Sex: Male Age (at time of first BQ): 27 Height: 5’11 Weight (at time of first BQ): 165 At which marathon did you…

  • The BQ(Q) – Chuck I

    Here’s a great BQ(Q) from Chuck who tells us to ignore the Runners World advice and get serious about distance and speed. Thanks, Chuck, for taking the time to fill this out!   Name: Chuck I Sex: M Age (at the time of first BQ): 34 Height: 6 ft. Weight (at the time of first BQ):…

  • The BQ(Q) – Rich E

    Here’s a great one from Rich, who qualified way back in 1972! This is a great little insight into what it was like at the beginning of the first running boom. Thanks for taking the time, Rich! Name: Rich E Age (at time of first BQ):19 Height: 5’10″ Weight (at time of first BQ): 165…

  • The BQ(Q) – Dan

    A couple of days ago a reddit user linked to the BQ(Q). That has brought a lot of traffic, and a few new responses to the BQ(Q). Dan here is one of those responses. Thanks, Dan, for the great answers, I think there’s a lot to learn from your methodical approach to the race!  Name:…

  • The BQ(Q) – Simon O

    Its marathon season now and the BQ stories are coming in fast and furious. Thanks, Simon, for filling out the questionnaire and telling us about his BQ! After reading the story of my team mate and friend, Greg, I would like to share my story on your blog as well. My BQ was very recent.…

  • The BQ(Q) – Victor

    Here’s a great response from Victor. Victor ran sub-3 in his first marathon, but, as a member of Czechoslovakia’s national team, he was no beginner. Thanks for sharing your story, Victor. I wish I could have met Emil Zatopek! Name: Victor (aka Goorun on Running Ahead) Sex Male  Age (at the time of first BQ) 19 Height 5’10…

  • The BQ(Q) – Roger S

    Roger has a textbook story of training for Boston. Lots of miles, lots of speed work, and lots of shorter races before tackling the marathon. It definitely worked for him. He ran a 2:35:49 his first time out. Check out the solid base building, and strong speed efforts, Roger describes below. I know I could learn…

  • The BQ(Q) – Doug S

    Here’s an inspiring story of Doug S using marathon training as part of his recovery from alcoholism. Nice work Doug, both on getting sober and getting fast!  Name: Doug S Sex: Male Age (at time of first BQ): 26 Height: 5’5″ Weight (at time of first BQ): 150 At which marathon did you get your…

  • The BQ(Q) – Mark D (Mark to Boston)

    Thanks, Mark, for filling this out, and good luck with Boston this year! Name: Mark D Mark to Boston Sex: Male Age (at the time of first BQ): 32 Height: 5’8 Weight (at time of first BQ): 160 At Which marathon did you get your first BQ? What was your finishing time? Tell us a…