My guess is many top athletes, distance runners included, use performance-enhancing drugs, enough so that the problem must be tackled.
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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I can’t even imagine what it’s like to run for 5 or 6 hours.
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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 believe in gradual experimentation with running shoes.
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I ran my fastest marathon in the rain.
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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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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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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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Every race is totally different.
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Age 50 is a lot tougher than 40s
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I often lose motivation, but it’s something I accept as normal.
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A change of pace in terms of your running pace will give you strength psychologically.
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If you want to win a race you have to go a little berserk.
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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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You cannot always run at your best.
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