Bill Rodgers
Bill Rodgers
William Henry "Bill" Rodgersis an American runner and former American record holder in the marathon who is best known for his four victories in the Boston Marathon, including three straight 1978-1980 and the New York City Marathon between 1976 and 1980...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionAthlete
Date of Birth23 December 1947
CountryUnited States of America
rain marathon ran
I ran my fastest marathon in the rain.
motivational running feelings
My whole feeling in terms of racing is that you have to be very bold. You sometimes have to be aggressive and gamble.
running want i-can
I want to run until I can't run
running knowing giving
Being a lifelong runner, knowing what running gives me, a variety of factors - that is what motivates me.
years keys goal
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.
hours week beats
No one who works a forty hour week will ever beat me.
running believe hills
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
smart views race
Always take the long term view and train and race smart, with a bit of caution.
running philosophy advice
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.
running people celebration
Runners are the ultimate celebration people. Running is just so intense, you're really experiencing life to the fullest.
running dog nice
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.
change running giving
A change of pace in terms of your running pace will give you strength psychologically.
marathon results interest
I always say if the marathon is a part-time interest, you will only get part-time results.
running humble half-marathons
The marathon can humble you.