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
days easier effort minutes next runs stretching
Stretching for 10 minutes or so after your runs make next days effort feel easier too.
achieving believe competing competition condition facing fairly greatest major marks records setting success today weather words
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.
bring energy focus good races
Lastly, races bring a lot of energy into your focus on running, and are (usually) a good time.
difference final marathon miles people today train
I think today the difference in the marathon today is people train more for the final 10K, the final miles of the marathon.
body effective lead legs particular resting
Resting your body and legs in particular can lead to more effective running/racing.
difference loved since
I always have loved running, since I was 15, so there is no difference for me that way.
accustomed best body hit marathon race races takes 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.
boston catherine coming great heard job loved rumors
I had heard rumors that she wasn't coming back, but Catherine always said that she loved Boston and she has done a great job here.
anybody easiest meant
Anybody can be a runner, ... We were meant to move. We were meant to run. It's the easiest sport.
cheering finishing fun maybe needed water
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.
anyone met slow
I have never met anyone who doesn't slow down as they go 40 and over!
bit light stretching weights
I do think light weights are helpful, as would be pushups, abdominal work-and stretching or a bit of swimming.
workout
I am a convenience King. That is, I'll do a workout if its in reach.
emphasis preparing run
In my opinion, there's too much emphasis on just the long run in preparing for the marathon.