Milo and the Calf

Tag: marathon training

  • Promises to Myself

    It’s always something. Last year, I battled injury after injury, unable to stay healthy for more than a month.  I barely cracked a thousand miles for the year.  I didn’t race at all.  This year, I’ve managed to stay healthy, knock wood, but I’m battling another foe – capitalism. Specifically the manifestation of capitalism that…

  • BQ(Q) – Craig

    Here’s a fun one – a questionnaire from a guy fast enough to run Boston, but who has no interest in doing so.  Thanks for filling this out Craig! Name: Craig Sex: M  Age (at the time of first BQ): 33 Height :  6′ Weight (at the time of first BQ): 155lbs At which marathon did you get your…

  • BQ(Q) – Wally D

    “Consistency is the key.  Staying healthy and training smart pays off.” Wise words from Wally D. Thanks Wally for taking part! Name: Wally D Sex: M Age (at the time of first BQ):   35 Height:   6’1 Weight (at the time of first BQ):   165 At which marathon did you get your first BQ? Tell us…

  • BQ(Q) – Keith G

    Keith G is a bigger guy, about my age, with a BQ. He was kind enough to answer these questions.  Thanks Keith! Your story is an inspiration! Name: Keith G Sex:  M Age (at the time of first BQ):  39 Height (at the time of first BQ):  6’-0” Weight (at the time of first BQ): …

  • BQ(Q) – Sarah

    After I posted about this project on the Runnersworld forums, Sarah was kind enough to respond with her story.  Thanks for taking part, Sarah, have a great run in Boston! Name: Sarah Sex: F Age (at the time of first BQ): 40 Height: 5’7″ Weight (at the time of first BQ): Approximately 120 lbs. At which marathon…

  • BQ(Q) – Doug O

    Thanks to Doug O from my running club the Prospect Park Track Club for responding to the questionnaire.  Doug’s give a great overview of what it was like to qualify for Boston back in the late 80s when everyone was fast.  Thanks again Doug! Name: Doug O Sex:  Male Age (at the time of first…

  • BQ(Q) Jennifer B

    Name: Jennifer B @jenbolstad Sex: Female Age (at the time of first BQ): 35 Height: 5’7″ Weight (at the time of first BQ): 128 At which marathon did you get your first BQ? What was your finishing time? Tell us a little about the race. I qualified in my first marathon, New York City, 2011, with…

  • BQ(Q) – Joe H

    Name:  Joe H, joe-26-2.blogspot.com Sex: Male Age (at the time of first BQ):  37 Height:  5-10 Weight (at the time of first BQ):  164 (ish) At which marathon did you get your first BQ? What was your finishing time? Tell us a little about the race.   Wichita, Kansas, October 2003.  3:11   Point to point course…

  • The BQ(Q) – Darrell R

    Name: Darrell R Sex:M Age (at the time of first BQ): 32 Height :  Six feet one inch Weight (at the time of first BQ): About 160 At which marathon did you get your first BQ? Tell us a little about the race.   Steamtown Marathon – Scranton Pa.  Fast marathon with net downhill.  This…

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    2013 Goals – Running

    Although it is much maligned in the modern world, I’m still a big fan of the New Years resolution.  The new year is a chance to start again, to imagine a better version of yourself, try to try, even if you fail. This year I’m starting off with running goals which can be accomplished through…