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
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Anybody can be a runner. We were meant to move. We were meant to run. It's the easiest sport.
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Being a runner means you are now 'free' to win and lose and live life to its fullest.
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If you want to win a race you have to go a little berserk.
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I often lose motivation, but it's something I accept as normal.
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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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This sport is the sport to see what you are made of, so use those expert's advice, but be free to be your own champion runner, picking and choosing advice you enjoy and that works best for you.
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Wear and tear of the physical kind is not as key as the mental focus required.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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That's fine; we runners are, after all, up for a challenge.
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Your training partners are key to your success, and friendships based on your runs together are strong.
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