Milo and the Calf

Tag: BQ(Q) men

  • 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…

  • The BQ(Q) – James N

    Wise words from James, “being consistent in training is the most important thing. Get the miles and the speed will develop over time.”. Thanks James! Name: James N (@jamescnorris) Sex: Male Age at first BQ: 25 Height: 5’7″ Weight: ~130 lbs At which marathon did you get your first BQ? What was your finishing time?…

  • The BQ(Q) – Ben

    Thanks to fellow RAer Ben (B-Plus for all you RA users) for taking the time to fill this out! Name: Ben (@benlooii) Sex: Male Age (at the time of first BQ): 33 Height: 5’9” Weight (at the time of first BQ): 145 At which marathon did you get your first BQ? What was your finishing…

  • The BQ(Q) – Theron B

    If a doctor with two young kids can find the time to BQ, anyone can. Thanks Theron for sharing your story! Name: Theron B Sex: M Age (at the time of first BQ): 37 Height: 5’11” Weight (at the time of first BQ): 162 At which marathon did you get your first BQ? What was…

  • The BQ(Q) – Andy H

    Andy is another of the fast dudes from Running Ahead who initially inspired this project, 2:53 in his first marathon… not too shabby. Thanks for taking the time to do this, Andy! Name: Andy H Sex: Male Age (at the time of first BQ): 22 Height: 5′ 10″ Weight (at the time of first BQ):…

  • The BQ(Q) – Bob H

    Its tough to be the BQ(Q) right after a running legend, but I think Bob does a pretty great job with his no B.S. response to these questions.  Thanks for taking the time to do this, Bob!  Name : Bob H http://bobhearn.blogspot.com Sex: Male Age (at the time of first BQ): 39 Height: 5’11” Weight…

  • The BQ(Q) – Amby Burfoot

    Technically, Amby Burfoot never qualified for Boston. When he ran it for the first time, you didn’t need to qualify. However, since he finished 25th that year, and would go on the WIN THE RACE in 1968, I am going to grandfather him in. It is incredible honor to have Amby fill out this survey.…

  • The BQ(Q) – Dave M

    Here’s a really great response from a running ahead user (and my neighbor!) Dave M who really took the time to discribe his BQ race. Thanks for filling this out, Dave, it was a pleasure to read! Name: Dave M (http://runbikedad.tumblr.com/) Sex: M Age (at the time of first BQ): 33? Height: 5′ 7″ Weight…

  • The BQ(Q) – Rob E

    This project started with me asking a bunch of people from the website runningahead to fill out the questionnaire and its great to get a response from another member of that online community. Thanks Hermosaboy for taking the time to do this. Run lots, mostly easy sometimes hard. Name: Rob E – @Hermosaboy Sex: Male…