Milo and the Calf

Tag: BQ(Q)

  • 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) – Jim H

    Thanks to Jim for taking the time to fill this out! Name: Jim H Sex: Male Age (at the time of first BQ): 43 Height: 5′ 10″ Weight (at the time of first BQ): 150lb At which marathon did you get your first BQ? What was your finishing time? Tell us a little about the race.…

  • The BQ(Q) – Peter M

    Another BQ(Q) from another RAer. Running Ahead is heavily over represented here. More sage advice — get old. Name: Peter M (Toronto on RunningAhead.com) Sex: Male Age (at the time of first BQ): 41 Height: 5’11” Weight (at the time of first BQ): 165 lb At which marathon did you get your first BQ? What…

  • 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?…

  • “BQ Wanna Be”

    Lately, this blog has been an embarrassment of riches with story after story of people working hard and qualifying for Boston. But for some of us, a BQ is still a dream. I’m one of those people, and so is Corey K who recently wrote me with his story. The subject line was “BQ Wanna…

  • The BQ(Q) – Cindy W

    Name: Cindy W Sex: female Age (at the time of first BQ): 44 Height: 5′ 3 Weight (at the time of first BQ): 113 lbs At which marathon did you get your first BQ? What was your finishing time? Tell us a little about the race. Columbus Marathon. Just seconds under 4 hrs. The race…

  • 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) – Jane

    Thanks to fellow RAer Jane for agreeing to do the questionnaire and congrats on your BQ! Name: Jane Sex: Female Age (at the time of first BQ): 53 Height: 5’7″ Weight (at the time of first BQ): 145 At which marathon did you get your first BQ? What was your finishing time? Tell us a…

  • The BQ(Q) – Justin B

    Justin is a member of my wonderful running club, Prospect Park Track Club who BQ’ed two years ago. Nice work, Justin! I hope to see you at a club run soon and thank you in person for filling this out! Name: Justin B Sex: Male Age (at the time of first BQ): 48 Height: 5’11’…