Milo and the Calf

Tag: qualifying for boston

  • The BQ(Q) – Josh H

    Josh filled out this BQ(Q) some time ago and somehow or other I lost it in my files.  Sorry about the delay Josh!  I tend to over-analyze things which is probably why I love this response. It is so simple- run a lot, eat right.  Pretty simple, very effective, advice. Name: Josh H Sex: M…

  • The BQ(Q) – Ron

    Name: Ron Sex: Male Age (at the time of first BQ): 56 Height: 5”10” Weight (at the time of first BQ):158 At which marathon did you get your first BQ? Fox Valley Marathon, St Charles, IL 3:37:38 How long had you been running when you ran your first BQ? 23 years Did you run in college or high…

  • The BQ(Q) – Paul F

    Paul F has a story similar to mine including a long road to a BQ. Paul was kind enough to include a race report of his BQ race in his response. Thanks for taking part, Paul! Name: Paul F Sex: Male Age (at the time of first BQ): 54 Height:  6′ Weight (at the time of first BQ):…

  • The BQ(Q) – Dave E

    Name:  Dave E / www.beachesrunner.com Sex: M Age (at the time of first BQ): 42 Height:  6′ 1″ Weight (at the time of first BQ): 195 At which marathon did you get your first BQ? What was your finishing time? Tell us a little about the race.  Mississauga – 3:19:10 Spring Race, 16 minute PB How long had you been running when…

  • The BQ(Q) – Kristy (Run the Long Road)

    Kristy is a runner and coach who was kind enough to take the time to fill out the questionnaire, thanks Kristy!  Sound advice about taking the goal of a BQ and splitting it up over a series of marathons. Name:  Kristy Blog:  Run The Long Road  , @RunTheLongRoad, www.facebook.com/runthelongroad) Sex: Female Age (at the time of first…

  • The BQ(Q) – Tim E

    Anyone who says big dudes can’t get a BQ hasn’t met Tim. At 6’5” 209, he got it done. What is your excuse? Thank you Tim for filling this out! Name: Timothy E Sex: male Age (at the time of first BQ): 41 qualified / 42 age running at Boston Height: 6’5” Weight (at the time of first BQ): 209…

  • The BQ(Q) – Dirk H

    Dirk has a great story about working long and hard to get a BQ and a great blog.Thanks for taking part, Dirk! Name: Dirk H. http://dirkhayes.blogspot.com/ Sex: M Age (at the time of first BQ): 42 Height: 6’ Weight (at the time of first BQ): 160, currently 151 At which marathon did you get your first BQ? Tell us a little…

  • The BQ(Q) – Laura (aka Frayed Laces)

    Laura has for many years written the blog Frayed Laces.  Recently she launched a great new website called Frayed Laces Racing.  Definitely check out the new website where she writes about running, biking, racing Ironman triathlons, and finishing her graduate studies.  Thanks very much for filling this out, Laura! Name: Laura (aka Frayed Laces) frayedlacesracing.com @frayed_laces facebook.com/frayedlaces Sex: F…

  • The BQ(Q) – Paul G

    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…

  • The BQ(Q) – Michael P

    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…