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I think its interesting how much the survey data backs up running lore. The big surprise for me though is how early in people's running career they tend to BQ.
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I think its interesting how much the survey data backs up running lore. The big surprise for me though is how early in people's running career they tend to BQ.
Probably, the early rise to BQ in the survey is a selection bias. Individuals who commit to it, dedicate the time to train and get healthy (wt loss etc). Obviously the self selection leaves out the many people who burn out or have health issues that preclude them from reaching a BQ. Or the survey is only known to an audience of more dedicated enthusiast
I reached a BQ -20minutes within 3 years of starting to run. I had never heard of a BQ 18 months before I achieved it. It was a nice benchmark for a hobby jogger like me. I never entered for numerous reasons and don't regret it. It's a fantastic event which I have attended a few times as a spectator.
I don't want to sound dismissive. I don't think it's that remarkable an achievement. NYC has tighter time qualifications. It is a nice box to tick as any runner (particularly novice citizens) advances their game. I wonder what the equivalent golf handicap or tennis rating would be?
Nice work Milo
Thanks, I think this is right as the selection biases. Especially worth noting that the vast majority of the responses to this has come from places like Lets Run, Reddit, etc. So it obviously slants towards those VERY involved in running.
Shout out to Bernard, who I think submitted his story based on this post. 60 years old and 60,000 miles in this legs and then a BQ in the year after the bombing is pretty awesome
https://miloandthecalf.com/2020/01/24/the-boston-qualifier-questionnaire-bernard-whitmore/
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