I ran my fastest marathon in the rain.
BILL RODGERSI 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 believe in keeping running simple and, in regard to shoes, that would mean no gimmicks, unnecessary cushioning, etc
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The marathon can humble you.
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I can’t even imagine what it’s like to run for 5 or 6 hours.
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Personally, I always felt times aren’t so excellent as are performances.
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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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Hills are terrific for running
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Every race is totally different.
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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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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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Always take the long term view and train and race smart, with a bit of caution.
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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 want to run until I can’t run
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I believe in gradual experimentation with running shoes.
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Aiming for the marathon is a task of sorts which can include terrific highs and lows.
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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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