Milo and the Calf

Tag: qualifying for boston

  • 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) – 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) – Kristine

    I love hearing stories of runners BQing at my hometown race, the New York Marathon. Congratulations, Kristine, and thanks for taking part! Name: Kristine   Kris and Not So Deep Thoughts Sex: Female Age (at the time of first BQ): 34 Height: 5ft. Weigh (at the time of first BQ): 115lb At which marathon did…

  • 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…

  • 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…