Aiming for the marathon is a task of sorts which can include terrific highs and lows.
BILL RODGERSAge 50 is a lot tougher than 40s
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A change of pace in terms of your running pace will give you strength psychologically.
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The marathon can humble you.
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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 often lose motivation, but it’s something I accept as normal.
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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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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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Age 50 is a lot tougher than 40s
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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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I believe you’ll develop speed via strength work which includes hill running, either repeats, or running hilly courses as the Kenyans do on a steady basis
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You cannot always run at your best.
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Every race is totally different.
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Always take the long term view and train and race smart, with a bit of caution.
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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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Hills are terrific for running
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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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