Tag: qualifying for boston

  • The BQ(Q) – Charlie

    35 years of running and he gets a BQ! Congratulations, Charlie, that’s an incredible accomplishment! Name Charlie Sex: Male Age (at the time of first BQ): 54 Height: 5′-11″ Weight (at the time of first BQ): 175 At which marathon did you get your first BQ? Twin Cities 2010 Tell us a little about the…

  • Top Ten Posts of 2016

    As I gear up to reinvest in this project in 2017, I figured I’d share with you all the top ten most popular posts and pages of 2016. Thanks to everyone who has stopped by in the last year, I’m looking forward to 2017! Here’s the top ten: Data Analysis of the Boston Qualifier Questionnaire…

  • The BQ(Q) Sarah Bard

    Some people just give us the bare minimum when they fill out the Boston Qualifier Questionnaire. Others give us the real detail we’re looking for. Thanks to Sara for going the extra mile and really sharing her story! Name Sarah Bard @sarahjbard Sex: Female Age (at the time of first BQ): 24 Height: 5’3″ Weight…

  • The BQ(Q) – Madeline Harris

    Thanks to Madeline for filling this out, and for qualifying in her first marathon! Name Madeline Harms Sex: Female Age (at the time of first BQ): 23 Height: 5’6″ Weight (at the time of first BQ): 110 At which marathon did you get your first BQ? New York City marathon Tell us a little about…

  • David S on the First Time He Qualified for the Boston Marathon

    Here’s a great BQ(Q) with DI athlete David S who qualified after running with Cornell’s excellent cross country program.  Name David S Sex: Male Age (at the time of first BQ): 21 Height: 5’11” Weight (at the time of first BQ): 130 At which marathon did you get your first BQ? Philadelphia Tell us a little about…

  • The BQ(Q) Rob Bond

    Name Rob Bond twitter: @bondrobbond Instagram:@rojobo007 Sex: Male Age (at the time of first BQ): 23 Height: 6’1 Weight (at the time of first BQ): 175 At which marathon did you get your first BQ? 2013 Baystate Marathon   Tell us a little about the race. The race went pretty well for me. I was…

  • The BQ(Q) – Top Ten Male Respondents

    This post collects the ten most popular responses from male runners. All responses are cataloged here. Interested in taking the questionnaire? You can find it here. Tim T (31) Abe M (34) Craig (33) Darrell R (32) Doug O (28) Greg R (31) Chris H (37) Alex H (24) Bash Z (28) Jason B (29)

  • The BQ(Q) – Kathy H

    Thanks for your response, Kathy! Name Kathy H Sex: Female Age (at the time of first BQ): 45 Height: 5’8 Weight (at the time of first BQ): 142 At which marathon did you get your first BQ? California International Marathon What was your finishing time? Tell us a little about the race. (didn’t answer) How…

  • The BQ(Q) – Bennett

    Thanks, Bennet for taking the time to tell us about your BQ! Name Bennett Sex: Male Age (at the time of first BQ): 21 Height: 6′ Weight (at the time of first BQ): 160 At which marathon did you get your first BQ? Med City Marathon Tell us a little about the race. Sunny and…

  • The BQ(Q) – Christian H

    “You gotta put in the miles” well said, Christian. Thanks for taking the time to share your story! Name Christian H Sex: Male Age (at the time of first BQ): 31 Height: Six feet Weight (at the time of first BQ): 165 At which marathon did you get your first BQ? Chicago Tell us a…