I can’t even imagine what it’s like to run for 5 or 6 hours.
BILL RODGERSRunning is a very natural activity. If you get too caught up, you find yourself constantly seeking to make running something that it isn’t.
More Bill Rodgers Quotes
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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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If you want to win a race you have to go a little berserk.
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Always take the long term view and train and race smart, with a bit of caution.
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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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Age 50 is a lot tougher than 40s
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The marathon can humble you.
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Aiming for the marathon is a task of sorts which can include terrific highs and lows.
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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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Every race is totally different.
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I ran my fastest marathon in the rain.
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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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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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Personally, I always felt times aren’t so excellent as are performances.
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I want to run until I can’t run
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