Always take the long term view and train and race smart, with a bit of caution.
BILL RODGERSI believe in keeping running simple and, in regard to shoes, that would mean no gimmicks, unnecessary cushioning, etc
More Bill Rodgers Quotes
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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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The marathon can humble you.
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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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Age 50 is a lot tougher than 40s
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However, I’ve also trained as much as 130 miles per week during periods when I worked a full-time job. It ultimately becomes second nature. It becomes a habit, a routine part of your daily life
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Personally, I always felt times aren’t so excellent as are performances.
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You cannot always run at your best.
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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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I can’t even imagine what it’s like to run for 5 or 6 hours.
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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 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 want to run until I can’t run
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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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Being a runner means you are now ‘free’ to win and lose and live life to its fullest.
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