Bill Rodgers on race
Bill Rodgers27 quotes“Always take the long term view and train and race smart, with a bit of caution.”
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The marathon can humble you.
Bill RodgersBill Rodgers To be a consistent winner means preparing not just one day, one month or even one year – but for a lifetime.
Bill RodgersBill Rodgers I often lose motivation, but it’s something I accept as normal.
Bill RodgersBill Rodgers Runners…you’re competitive, but you want to have fun, too. You want to enjoy life. And runners really get to do that, I think-after we recover.
Bill RodgersBill Rodgers Every race is totally different.
Bill RodgersBill Rodgers Age 50 is a lot tougher than 40s
Bill RodgersBill Rodgers You cannot always run at your best.
Bill RodgersBill Rodgers I believe in keeping running simple and, in regard to shoes, that would mean no gimmicks, unnecessary cushioning, etc
Bill RodgersBill Rodgers Don’t feel guilty about driving somewhere nice to run. If people can drive to a park to eat hot dogs, you can drive there to run.
Bill RodgersBill Rodgers Running is a very natural activity. If you get too caught up, you find yourself constantly seeking to make running something that it isn’t.
Bill RodgersBill Rodgers The advice I have for beginners is the same philosophy that I have for runners of all levels of experience and ability — consistency, a sane approach, moderation and making your running an enjoyable, rather than dreaded, part of your life.
Bill RodgersBill Rodgers However, I’ve also trained as much as 130 miles per week during periods when I worked a full-time job. It ultimately becomes second nature. It becomes a habit, a routine part of your daily life
Bill RodgersBill Rodgers Hills are terrific for running
Bill RodgersBill Rodgers I believe in gradual experimentation with running shoes.
Bill RodgersBill Rodgers I ran my fastest marathon in the rain.
Bill RodgersBill Rodgers My biggest weakness as a endurance athlete has been in not drinking enough water after training, thereby racing sometimes while dehydrated.
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