Bill Rodgers Quotes (47 Quotes)

I believe in gradual experimentation with running shoes.

I hope that when I die, I go that way. I would love to be out on a run and just go, rather than a lingering death.

That's why its a good idea to ease into your early miles, rather than push the pace from the minute you step out the door.

I like rain, actually.

You aim to win the same races you won before, but your time is done there is someone who is hungry, really hungry.

I ran my fastest marathon in the rain.

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.

I love this idea. I'm a fan of testing for all sports.

I often lose motivation, but its something I accept as normal.

Personally, I always felt times aren't so excellent as are performances.

Anybody can be a runner... We were meant to move. We were meant to run. It's the easiest sport.

Don't worry, every one slows over time and I recall running slower at 43 than at 40.

Age 50 is a lot tougher than 40s.

Cross-country is a wonderful but exhilarating and very challenging read tough sport.

I want to run until I can't run.

You cannot always run at your best.

Of course, today everything is records and times, but I believe the greatest marks are setting not only world and other records, but achieving success in different weather condition and competing in major championships in other words facing the competition fairly in all venues.

My guess is many top athletes, distance runners included, use performance-enhancing drugs, enough so that the problem must be tackled.

With with these points in mind go forth, enjoy Mother Nature, and celebrate your return to what you're supposed to do, live as an athlete.

Being a runner means you are now "free" to win and lose and live life to its fullest.

I really had fun with the sport but I needed a little time. I would like to get out there but I will be cheering them on, maybe give them water at the finishing line.

When I was younger, the athletes who motivated me were the ones I saw on TV-Billy Mills, Gerry Lindgren, Prefontaine, Ron Clark of Australia, Tom O'Hara, Jim Ryan.

Lastly, races bring a lot of energy into your focus on running, and are (usually) a good time.

Most of us laugh at these other sports.

I seem to notice every five years or so I get a notch slower.

Resting your body and legs in particular can lead to more effective runningracing.

When you adjust for the weather, it's the same effort required by every runner-or racer, so the more you understand the conditions, perhaps the more mental preparation plays a role.

My biggest weakness as a endurance athlete has been in not drinking enough water after training, thereby racing sometimes while dehydrated.

To be a consistent winner means preparing not just one day, one month or even one year - but for a lifetime.

I think today the difference in the marathon today is people train more for the final 10K, the final miles of the marathon.

Aging is one for all to observe and we will all be challenged by that force.

The marathon can humble you.

One wakes up one year and realizes you did not produce as good a set of races as the year before.

It was pure fun. Sometimes it was pain, too, but it was great to be able to train like that.

Whereas when I was aiming for the marathon, I was aiming to nail the competition as much as I could in the early or middle stages.

My whole feeling in terms of racing is that you have to be very bold. You sometimes have to be aggressive and gamble.

I always say if the marathon is a part-time interest, you will only get part-time results.

Actually neither extreme of weather is a positive for the easiest most beneficial training.

I also feel it usually takes 4 or 5 races to hit your best marathon for your body to be accustomed to the training AND the race itself.

I believe in keeping running simple and, in regard to shoes, that would mean no gimmicks, unnecessary cushioning, etc.

If you want to win a race you have to go a little berserk.

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.

In my opinion, there's too much emphasis on just the long run in preparing for the marathon.

Hills are terrific for running.

So, I would recommend one longer run daily, with your longest run when you can get the time.

One key to success is not to make your diet too complicated.

Every race is totally different.