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.
BILL RODGERSI ran my fastest marathon in the rain.
More Bill Rodgers Quotes
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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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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.
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I believe in gradual experimentation with running shoes.
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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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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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The marathon can humble you.
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Every race is totally different.
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A change of pace in terms of your running pace will give you strength psychologically.
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I often lose motivation, but it’s something I accept as normal.
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I ran my fastest marathon in the rain.
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Aiming for the marathon is a task of sorts which can include terrific highs and lows.
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You cannot always run at your best.
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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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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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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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