Milo and the Calf

Tag: qualifying for boston

  • The BQ(Q) – Roger S

    Roger has a textbook story of training for Boston. Lots of miles, lots of speed work, and lots of shorter races before tackling the marathon. It definitely worked for him. He ran a 2:35:49 his first time out. Check out the solid base building, and strong speed efforts, Roger describes below. I know I could learn…

  • The BQ(Q) – Greg M

    While I am inspired by all of the responses to the questionnaire, Greg’s story is really something special. With no background in running, Greg changed his life and went from 250 pounds to 148 pounds and qualifed for Boston in his first marathon. Congratulations, Greg! What a great story. Name: Greg M (@GregMedwid) Sex: Male…

  • The BQ(Q) – Jody S (Cross My Heart Fitness)

    Jody and I connected on twitter and she was kind enough to take the time to fill this out. Thanks Jody! Name: Jody S www.crossmyheartfitness.com  www.facebook.com/crossmyheartfitness @xmyheartfitness  http://instagram.com/crossmyheartfitness Sex: Female Age (at the time of first BQ): 42 Height: 5’5″ Weight (at the time of first BQ):123 At which marathon did you get your first…

  • The BQ(Q) – Doug S

    Here’s an inspiring story of Doug S using marathon training as part of his recovery from alcoholism. Nice work Doug, both on getting sober and getting fast!  Name: Doug S Sex: Male Age (at time of first BQ): 26 Height: 5’5″ Weight (at time of first BQ): 150 At which marathon did you get your…

  • The BQ(Q) – Peter M

    Another BQ(Q) from another RAer. Running Ahead is heavily over represented here. More sage advice — get old. Name: Peter M (Toronto on RunningAhead.com) Sex: Male Age (at the time of first BQ): 41 Height: 5’11” Weight (at the time of first BQ): 165 lb At which marathon did you get your first BQ? What…

  • The BQ(Q) – James N

    Wise words from James, “being consistent in training is the most important thing. Get the miles and the speed will develop over time.”. Thanks James! Name: James N (@jamescnorris) Sex: Male Age at first BQ: 25 Height: 5’7″ Weight: ~130 lbs At which marathon did you get your first BQ? What was your finishing time?…

  • “BQ Wanna Be”

    Lately, this blog has been an embarrassment of riches with story after story of people working hard and qualifying for Boston. But for some of us, a BQ is still a dream. I’m one of those people, and so is Corey K who recently wrote me with his story. The subject line was “BQ Wanna…

  • The BQ(Q) – Ben

    Thanks to fellow RAer Ben (B-Plus for all you RA users) for taking the time to fill this out! Name: Ben (@benlooii) Sex: Male Age (at the time of first BQ): 33 Height: 5’9” Weight (at the time of first BQ): 145 At which marathon did you get your first BQ? What was your finishing…

  • The BQ(Q) – Jane

    Thanks to fellow RAer Jane for agreeing to do the questionnaire and congrats on your BQ! Name: Jane Sex: Female Age (at the time of first BQ): 53 Height: 5’7″ Weight (at the time of first BQ): 145 At which marathon did you get your first BQ? What was your finishing time? Tell us a…

  • The BQ(Q) – Justin B

    Justin is a member of my wonderful running club, Prospect Park Track Club who BQ’ed two years ago. Nice work, Justin! I hope to see you at a club run soon and thank you in person for filling this out! Name: Justin B Sex: Male Age (at the time of first BQ): 48 Height: 5’11’…