Being a runner means you are now ‘free’ to win and lose and live life to its fullest.
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
More Bill Rodgers Quotes
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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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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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I can’t even imagine what it’s like to run for 5 or 6 hours.
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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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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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If you want to win a race you have to go a little berserk.
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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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A change of pace in terms of your running pace will give you strength psychologically.
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Personally, I always felt times aren’t so excellent as are performances.
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Hills are terrific for running
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I ran my fastest marathon in the rain.
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The marathon can humble you.
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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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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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