Bill Rodgers on running
Bill Rodgers27 quotes“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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If you want to win a race you have to go a little berserk.
Bill RodgersBill Rodgers Personally, I always felt times aren’t so excellent as are performances.
Bill RodgersBill Rodgers I want to run until I can’t run
Bill RodgersBill Rodgers Being a lifelong runner, knowing what running gives me, a variety of factors – that is what motivates me.
Bill RodgersBill Rodgers 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 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
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