You cannot always run at your best.
BILL RODGERSI 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
More Bill Rodgers Quotes
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If you want to win a race you have to go a little berserk.
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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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I believe in gradual experimentation with running shoes.
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I can’t even imagine what it’s like to run for 5 or 6 hours.
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The marathon can humble you.
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Every time I bomb out, I have to come back. I have a feeling after a bad race that my next one will be good.
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A change of pace in terms of your running pace will give you strength psychologically.
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Good health, peace of mind, being outdoors, camaraderie – those are all wonderful things that come to you when running. But for me, the real pull of running – the proverbial icing on the cake – has always been racing.
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Age 50 is a lot tougher than 40s
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Being a runner means you are now ‘free’ to win and lose and live life to its fullest.
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I ran my fastest marathon in the rain.
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I want to run until I can’t run
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I often lose motivation, but it’s something I accept as normal.
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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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Always take the long term view and train and race smart, with a bit of caution.
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