I often lose motivation, but it’s something I accept as normal.
BILL RODGERSThe marathon can humble you.
More Bill Rodgers Quotes
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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 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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Being a lifelong runner, knowing what running gives me, a variety of factors – that is what motivates me.
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I believe in gradual experimentation with running shoes.
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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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Aiming for the marathon is a task of sorts which can include terrific highs and lows.
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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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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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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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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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Being a runner means you are now ‘free’ to win and lose and live life to its fullest.
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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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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.
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