Tag: qualifying for boston
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The BQ(Q) – Anthony D
Anthony used the same idea I’m using now – heart rate based base training with interval work and tempo work. Of course, he had success much sooner, after only running for a year and a half! Thanks for sharing your story, Anthony! Name Anthony D Sex: Male Age (at the time of first BQ): 46…
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Data Analysis of Boston Qualifier Questionnaire Part IV: Crosstraining
A little less than half of BQ(Q) responses did any any form of cross training. But what about those that did? Lets take a look. Many of the respondents to the BQ(Q) survey were not only runners, but triathletes, so no surprise that, along with strength training, swimming and cycling come in with the…
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The BQ(Q) – Jason
Short and to the point, Jason gives us the goods. Miles and speed work are what get it done. Name Jason Sex: Male Age (at the time of first BQ): 36 Height: 5’11” Weight (at the time of first BQ): 161 At which marathon did you get your first BQ? Twin Cities Marathon What was…
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Data Analysis of Boston Qualifier Questionnaire Part III: Speed Work
We know that most (over 84%!) of the BQ respondents did speed work as part of their training, but what kind of speed work? Let’s find out: Some runners did 800 repeats, quite a few did mile repeats, but tempo runs was the most common workout with marathon pace runs But broadly speaking, the theme…
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The BQ(Q) – Christopher B
So here’s the first response from the new online BQ(Q) form. Thanks, Chris, for taking part! Name Christopher B Sex: Male Age (at the time of first BQ): 27 Height: 5’10” Weight (at the time of first BQ): 165 lbs At which marathon did you get your first BQ? What was your finishing time? Lehigh…
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Data Analysis of the Boston Qualfier Questionnaire Part II: Training Programs
As we discussed elsewhere, slightly less than half of the runners who have participated in the BQ(Q) used a “canned” training program. Today, I’d like to quickly note what programs those were, and how popular they were relatively. Respondents used a variety of different programs in getting to a BQ, sixteen different programs, in fact.…
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Data Analysis of the Boston Qualifier Questionnaire Part I: Overview
About five years ago, I started asking random strangers on the internet how they qualified for the Boston Marathon. Incredibly, over 125 people have responded with more coming in all the time. If you want to take part, fill out the online form here. Since the beginning, people have been asking that the information be…
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The BQ(Q) Rohit N
In the brave new world of running Boston, you can run the qualifying standard, and still not get to run the race. That’s what happened to Rohit. For the purposes of the BQ(Q) running the standard is all that matters, but I hope next year Rohit can shave a couple minutes off and get into…
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The BQ(Q) Stephanie W
The women 45-50 age group here at the BQ(Q) has been pretty sparse, really happy to add Stephanie’s story to the mix! Thanks for taking part, Stephanie! Name: Stephanie W www.Joyinthefire.com, @IRun4MyCrazy. Sex: Female Age (at time of first BQ): 50 Height: 5’5” Weight: 112 At which marathon did you get your first BQ? What…
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The BQ(Q) – Jonathan B
As we approach 150 entries into the BQ(Q) project, some trends are clear –consistency, mileage, speed work. Jonathan B hit all these points and more in this very informative response. Thanks for taking the time, sir! Name: Jonathan B Sex: Male Age (at the time of first BQ): 31 Height: 5’10” Weight (at the…
Milo and the Calf 