Milo and the Calf

Tag: BQ(Q) men

  • The BQ(Q) – Christian H

    “You gotta put in the miles” well said, Christian. Thanks for taking the time to share your story! Name Christian H Sex: Male Age (at the time of first BQ): 31 Height: Six feet Weight (at the time of first BQ): 165 At which marathon did you get your first BQ? Chicago Tell us a…

  • The BQ(Q) – Anthony D

    Anthony used the same idea I’m using now – heart rate based base training with interval work and tempo work. Of course, he had success much sooner, after only running for a year and a half! Thanks for sharing your story, Anthony! Name Anthony D Sex: Male Age (at the time of first BQ): 46…

  • The BQ(Q) – Jason

    Short and to the point, Jason gives us the goods. Miles and speed work are what get it done. Name Jason Sex: Male Age (at the time of first BQ): 36 Height: 5’11” Weight (at the time of first BQ): 161 At which marathon did you get your first BQ? Twin Cities Marathon What was…

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    The BQ(Q) – Christopher B

    So here’s the first response from the new online BQ(Q) form. Thanks, Chris, for taking part! Name Christopher B Sex: Male Age (at the time of first BQ): 27 Height: 5’10” Weight (at the time of first BQ): 165 lbs At which marathon did you get your first BQ? What was your finishing time? Lehigh…

  • The BQ(Q) Rohit N

    In the brave new world of running Boston, you can run the qualifying standard, and still not get to run the race. That’s what happened to Rohit. For the purposes of the BQ(Q) running the standard is all that matters, but I hope next year Rohit can shave a couple minutes off and get into…

  • 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) – 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.…