Running is a very natural activity. If you get too caught up, you find yourself constantly seeking to make running something that it isn’t.
BILL RODGERSRunners…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.
More Bill Rodgers Quotes
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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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I believe in keeping running simple and, in regard to shoes, that would mean no gimmicks, unnecessary cushioning, etc
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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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I want to run until I can’t run
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To be a consistent winner means preparing not just one day, one month or even one year – but for a lifetime.
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Aiming for the marathon is a task of sorts which can include terrific highs and lows.
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Always take the long term view and train and race smart, with a bit of caution.
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Hills are terrific for running
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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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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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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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Age 50 is a lot tougher than 40s
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Every race is totally different.
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