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.
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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I believe in gradual experimentation with running shoes.
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Personally, I always felt times aren’t so excellent as are performances.
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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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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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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 keeping running simple and, in regard to shoes, that would mean no gimmicks, unnecessary cushioning, etc
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Always take the long term view and train and race smart, with a bit of caution.
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Every race is totally different.
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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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A change of pace in terms of your running pace will give you strength psychologically.
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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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Aiming for the marathon is a task of sorts which can include terrific highs and lows.
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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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Hills are terrific for running
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I can’t even imagine what it’s like to run for 5 or 6 hours.
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