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 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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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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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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Age 50 is a lot tougher than 40s
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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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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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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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Hills are terrific for running
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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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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 believe in gradual experimentation with running shoes.
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Always take the long term view and train and race smart, with a bit of caution.
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I want to run until I can’t run
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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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