Every race is totally different.
BILL RODGERSI ran my fastest marathon in the rain.
More Bill Rodgers Quotes
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The starting line of the New York Marathon is kind of like a giant time bomb behind you about to go off. It is the most spectacular start in sport.
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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.
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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.
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I believe in gradual experimentation with running shoes.
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Always take the long term view and train and race smart, with a bit of caution.
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Hills are terrific for running
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I believe you’ll develop speed via strength work which includes hill running, either repeats, or running hilly courses as the Kenyans do on a steady basis
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To be a consistent winner means preparing not just one day, one month or even one year – but for a lifetime.
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The marathon can humble you.
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I can’t even imagine what it’s like to run for 5 or 6 hours.
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Aiming for the marathon is a task of sorts which can include terrific highs and lows.
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You cannot always run at your best.
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I often lose motivation, but it’s something I accept as normal.
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I want to run until I can’t run
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I believe in keeping running simple and, in regard to shoes, that would mean no gimmicks, unnecessary cushioning, etc
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