Milo and the Calf

Tag: running

  • The BQ(Q) Kaitlyn

    Here’s another great BQ(Q) from another redditor, Kaitlyn. Thanks Kaitlyn, I really appreciate hearing about the methodical approach you took to get your BQ! Name: Kaitlyn Sex: Female Age: 25 Height: 5’4” Weight (at the time of first BQ): 123 At which marathon did you get your first BQ? What was your finishing time? The…

  • The BQ(Q) – Bob E

    Name: Bobby E IG: bobby_elsinger Gender: Male Age: 40 Height: 5’6 Weight: 148 At which marathon did you get your first BQ? What was your finishing time? What was your finishing time? Tell us a little about the race. I qualified at the Chicago Marathon on my first try.   My finishing time was 3:01:20.   Heading into…

  • The BQ(Q) – Victor

    Here’s a great response from Victor. Victor ran sub-3 in his first marathon, but, as a member of Czechoslovakia’s national team, he was no beginner. Thanks for sharing your story, Victor. I wish I could have met Emil Zatopek! Name: Victor (aka Goorun on Running Ahead) Sex Male  Age (at the time of first BQ) 19 Height 5’10…

  • 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) – 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) – Mark D (Mark to Boston)

    Thanks, Mark, for filling this out, and good luck with Boston this year! Name: Mark D Mark to Boston Sex: Male Age (at the time of first BQ): 32 Height: 5’8 Weight (at time of first BQ): 160 At Which marathon did you get your first BQ? What was your finishing time? Tell us a…

  • The BQ(Q) – Jim H

    Thanks to Jim for taking the time to fill this out! Name: Jim H Sex: Male Age (at the time of first BQ): 43 Height: 5′ 10″ Weight (at the time of first BQ): 150lb At which marathon did you get your first BQ? What was your finishing time? Tell us a little about the race.…

  • 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) – Barbara

    Name Barbara Sex: Female Age (at the time of first BQ): 54 Height:  5 foot 4 inches tall Weight (at the time of first BQ):  125 At which marathon did you get your first BQ? What was your finishing time? Tell us a little about the race. Myrtle Beach in February, I was trying to run 4:05, which was…