I often lose motivation, but it’s something I accept as normal.
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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Every race is totally different.
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You cannot always run at your best.
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Always take the long term view and train and race smart, with a bit of caution.
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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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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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Aiming for the marathon is a task of sorts which can include terrific highs and lows.
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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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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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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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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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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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Personally, I always felt times aren’t so excellent as are performances.
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