Milo and the Calf

Tag: BQ(Q) men

  • The BQ(Q) – Glen S

    In that short interview with Competitor, I mentioned that I would like hear from more runners who did not have a background in track in high school or college. Ask and ye shall receive. Here’s another example of a runner who BQ’ed without running in school. My favorite piece of advice from Glen on how…

  • The BQ(Q) – Shawn B

    I’m starting to get the feeling that much of compeitor.com’s readership is triathletes, here’s a BQ(Q) by Shawn, a triathlete who BQ’ed this past year. Thanks for taking the time to fill this out, Shawn! Name: Shawn B @sber  Sex: Male Age (at the time of first BQ): 43 by end of year Height: 5’9…

  • The BQ(Q) – Dave P

    Dave ran a BQ last year, but he’s looking to better that time this weekend… Good luck Dave! Keep us updated on your race goes! Name: Dave P (@dponthego) Sex: Male Age (at the time of first BQ): 41 Height: 6’6” Weight (at the time of first BQ): 205 At which marathon did you get your…

  • The BQ(Q) – Thomas A

    Another response from a runner who BQ’ed on his first attempt. As always I’m impressed by those who did it on the first try. Thanks for taking part Thomas! PS – A reader suggested including pictures with the BQ(Q)s, this is the first one. We’re going big time here, people! Big time! BQ(Q)2.0! Name: Thomas…

  • The BQ(Q) – William M

    This morning the Boston Qualifier Questionnaire was featured on competitor.com with a short little interview with me. In the interview I mentioned that I was interested in hearing from more runners who did not have a background in college or high school running. Ask and ye shall recieve. Here’s a response from William, who BQ’ed at…

  • The BQ(Q) – Tom G

    A great response from Tom, a triathlete who BQ’ed in his second attempt. I found this quote especially helpful: “Be consistent. And enjoy your bad days. Bad days are just hard training days for the brain.” Name: Tom G. (https://twitter.com/TGarvey4) Sex: Male Age (at the time of first BQ): 30 Height: 5”9′ Weight (at the…

  • The BQ(Q) – Daniel H

    Another response from a former college runner who BQ’ed on his first attempt. Thanks for taking the time to contribute, Daniel! Name: Daniel H Sex: Male Age (at the time of first BQ): 22 Height: 5’10” Weight (at the time of first BQ): 150 lbs At which marathon did you get your first BQ? What…

  • The BQ(Q) – Andrew

    Wise words from Andrew, a former college middle distance runner who BQ’ed in his first marathon. Thanks, Andrew for taking the time to fill this out! Name: Andrew Sex: Male Age (at the time of first BQ): 28 Height: 5’8″ Weight (at the time of first BQ): 125lbs At which marathon did you get your…

  • The BQ(Q): Michael F

    This BQ(Q) is a nice treat as Michael shares with us the story of his first first BQ almost thirty years ago and his recent training for another BQ as a fifty year old. Thanks for taking part Michael! Name: Michael F. www.chickeeandmike.com Sex: M Age (at the time of first BQ): 21 Height: 5’11” Weight…

  • The BQ(Q) – Don G

    While I figure out how to balance raising a tiny human with working, logging miles and not losing my mind, here’s a BQ(Q) from Don G.  Thanks for taking the time to fill this out, Don! Name: Don G Sex: Male Age: 61 Height: 5 11 Weight 175 At which marathon did you get your…