My biggest weakness as a endurance athlete has been in not drinking enough water after training, thereby racing sometimes while dehydrated.
BILL RODGERSThe marathon can humble you.
More Bill Rodgers Quotes
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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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I believe in keeping running simple and, in regard to shoes, that would mean no gimmicks, unnecessary cushioning, etc
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Personally, I always felt times aren’t so excellent as are performances.
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Aiming for the marathon is a task of sorts which can include terrific highs and lows.
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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 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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I often lose motivation, but it’s something I accept as normal.
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I ran my fastest marathon in the rain.
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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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I believe in gradual experimentation with running shoes.
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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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Anybody can be a runner. We were meant to move. We were meant to run. It’s the easiest sport.
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Every race is totally different.
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The marathon can humble you.
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