Milo and the Calf

Tag: qualifying for boston

  • The BQ(Q) – Alex Varner (Nike Trail)

    Sometimes you see an interview with a guy and you just get the feeling he’s probably a great dude. I got that feeling the first time I saw and interview with Nike Trail runner Alex Varner. Winner of this year’s Lake Sonama 50 miler, Alex is one of the best among the best American ultra-runners…

  • The BQ(Q) Sage Canaday (Hoka One One)

    Sage’s motto is “any surface, any distance” and his race result show that he means it. Sixteenth at this year’s Boston Marathon, two time winner (and course record holder) and the Speed Goat 50k, first place at the 2014 North Face Endurance challenge. I could go on. And besides being one of the best distance…

  • The BQ(Q) – Ross C

    This one hits close to home. Ross is exactly the same height and weight as I am, and just a couple of years older. He also seems to have a similar history in running. I find all the BQ(Q)s inspiring, but this one perhaps a bit more so than most.  Thanks Ross, you’ve got me…

  • The BQ(Q) – Joe M

    I LOVE getting responses from other runners in New York City. Joe’s BQ(Q) gives you the straight forward answer to what it takes to BQ — do the work. Thanks Joe for taking part! Name: Joe M  @ultrarun_nyc Sex:  M Age (at the time of first BQ): 32 Height: 5’7” Weight (at the time of…

  • The BQ(Q) – Tara C

    When I started running, I got involved in the forum at runningahead where I learned pretty much everything I know about running. Tara has been a regular over there for years and I really appreciate her taking the time to fill this out, thanks Tara! Name: Tara C Sex: F Age (at the time of…

  • The BQ(Q) – Julian N

    I admire (and am a bit jealous!) of people like Julian who BQ’ed in there first marathon.  Lots of great stuff in here, including specific speedwork suggestions, thanks for taking part, Julian! Name: Julian N @ronin688 ronin-is-running Sex: Male Age (at the time of first BQ): 37 Height: 5’7 Weight (at the time of first BQ):…

  • The BQ(Q) – Justin G

    I love getting responses from fellow New Yorkers, especially those who qualified at the New York Marathon. Thanks for taking the time, Justin! Name: Justin G, justinpbg.com, @justinpbg Sex: M Age (at the time of first BQ): 28 Height: 5’5 Weight (at the time of first BQ): 142 At which marathon did you get your…

  • The BQ(Q) – Kimberly B

    Here’s a great new BQ(Q) with Kimberly who qualified by running a 3:26 at Columbus. Congrats, Kimberly! Name: Kimberly B Sex: Female Age (at the time of first BQ): 38 Height: 5′ 8″ Weight (at the time of first BQ): 152# At which marathon did you get your first BQ?  Columbus Marathon What was your finishing…

  • The BQ(Q) – Luca

    Very excited to share this great questionnaire filled out by my Prospect Park Track Club teammate Luca. Luca is a stalwart of our club, organizing out of town runs and other events all while being blaziningly fast. Huge congrats, Luca, on qualifying for Boston and going sub-3 all in one go! Name: Luca Sex: Male Age…

  • The BQ(Q) – Rich A (@bqchat)

    Rich ran cross-country and track in high school and was approached with a college scholarship opportunity but walked away from it. From a family of non-runners, he ran races in grade school & was heavily invested in running through high school. His BQ experience was the driver behind the development of (Twitter-based) #BqChat. Rich has…