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 RODGERSMy biggest weakness as a endurance athlete has been in not drinking enough water after training, thereby racing sometimes while dehydrated.
More Bill Rodgers Quotes
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Being a lifelong runner, knowing what running gives me, a variety of factors – that is what motivates me.
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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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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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My guess is many top athletes, distance runners included, use performance-enhancing drugs, enough so that the problem must be tackled.
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Always take the long term view and train and race smart, with a bit of caution.
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If you want to win a race you have to go a little berserk.
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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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Aiming for the marathon is a task of sorts which can include terrific highs and lows.
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Personally, I always felt times aren’t so excellent as are performances.
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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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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.
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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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Anybody can be a runner. We were meant to move. We were meant to run. It’s the easiest sport.
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