Bill Rodgers
Athlete
1947-12-23
Books by Bill Rodgers
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Marathon Man
My 26.2-Mile Journey from Unknown Grad Student to the Top of the Running World
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Bill Rodgers and Priscilla Welch on Masters Running and Racing
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Quotes by Bill Rodgers
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I often lose motivation, but it's something I accept as normal.
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I often lose motivation, but it's something I accept as normal.
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Hills are terrific for running.
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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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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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Age 50 is a lot tougher than 40s.
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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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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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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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