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
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.
running believe mean
I believe in keeping running simple and, in regard to shoes, that would mean no gimmicks, unnecessary cushioning, etc
running believe shoes
I believe in gradual experimentation with running shoes.
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
believe cent continued desire per racing running
I believe 100 per cent in continued running after 40, and racing too, if one so desires.
believe light shoes
I believe in light shoes for every runner.
believe eating efforts lead superior
I do believe eating "smart" will lead to superior efforts over the long haul.
hope lingering love rather run
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.
fan love testing
I love this idea. I'm a fan of testing for all sports.
anyone met slow
I have never met anyone who doesn't slow down as they go 40 and over!
build great guys stepping systems talent
It's great to see these guys stepping up. Obviously, it can be done in some different ways. The important thing is, we have the talent in the U.S., but we need the systems in place if we want to build that depth.
anybody easiest meant
Anybody can be a runner, ... We were meant to move. We were meant to run. It's the easiest sport.
recall running slower time
Don't worry, every one slows over time and I recall running slower at 43 than at 40.
tough wonderful
Cross-country is a wonderful but exhilarating and very challenging read tough sport.