Name: Paul (PaulyGram @ runningahead) and facshus.blogspot.com Sex: M Age (at the time of first BQ): I was 44 when I qualified and when I ran my Boston Height :  5’9″ Weight (at the time of first BQ): 160 At which marathon did you get your first BQ? Tell us a little about the race.  I…

Michael has come a long way in his running losing a lot of weight in the process. congrats on your BQ, Michael!  Name Michael P Sex: Male Age (at time of first BQ): 41 Height: 5’7 Weight (at time of first BQ):145 At which marathon did you get your first BQ? What was your time? Tell us a little…

Greg is a regular on running ahead, the running message board which has done more for my running than anything else over the last couple of years.  Name: Greg C (Greg_C on RunningAHEAD.com) Sex: Male Age (at the time of first BQ): Had just turned 44. Height: 6’0″ Weight (at the time of first BQ): Between 155-160 At which marathon…

Name: Lance H Sex: M Age (at the time of first BQ): 41 Height (at the time of first BQ): 6’1″ Weight (at the time of first BQ): 173 At which marathon did you get your first BQ? Tell us a little about the race. Baystate, 2010.  I needed a 3:20:59.  I was probably in 3:15 shape but after catching…

For the bigger dudes out there, like me, this is a BQ(Q) worth reading.  Mike is 6’2, and was 220 at his first BQ.  He is an inspiration.  Anyone who tells you you cannot be an elite amateur and be a big guy hasn’t met Mike.  Another regular on Running Ahead, he has represented the…

A great BQ(Q) with legit fast runner Mike G. I have to quote this great passage: That’s the question I think a work-a-day hobbyjogger has to always ask: am I willing to do the work?  Because for nearly all of us the limiting factor is not our God-given talent or genetics, it’s simply how hard…

Jeff’s blog the Logic of Long Distance is one of the smartest running blogs out there.  Matter of fact, it is probably the smartest.  You should be reading it.  He is also an extremely fast marathoner who, like many of the people who have responded to this questionnaire, is very active on Running Ahead. Thanks for taking…

Cory is another runner who got his BQ the hard way, over 12,000 miles on the road. Way to stick with it dude, and thanks for taking part! Name: Corland M Sex: Male Age: (at the time of first BQ): 34 (nearly 35) Height: 6 feet 0 inches Weight: (at the time of first BQ):  176lbs At which marathon did…