A change of pace in terms of your running pace will give you strength psychologically.
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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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 can’t even imagine what it’s like to run for 5 or 6 hours.
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Having your goal to focus on is key, but don’t let it become more important than your excellence next year and the year after.
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Always take the long term view and train and race smart, with a bit of caution.
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Age 50 is a lot tougher than 40s
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Aiming for the marathon is a task of sorts which can include terrific highs and lows.
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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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I believe in gradual experimentation with running shoes.
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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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I often lose motivation, but it’s something I accept as normal.
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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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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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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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