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
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
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.
believe eating efforts lead superior
I do believe eating "smart" will lead to superior efforts over the long haul.
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.
behind bomb city giant line marathon start starting time york
The starting line of the New York City marathon is kind of a giant time bomb behind you about to go off. It is the most spectacular start in sport.
five notch notice seem
I seem to notice every five years or so I get a notch slower.
tough wonderful
Cross-country is a wonderful but exhilarating and very challenging read tough sport.
quite tired
I usually get side-aches when I am really tired and or when I am not quite warmed up.
due etc increased injury
Sometimes such an injury may be due to increased running, fatigue, sickness, etc and have nothing at all to do with your shoe.
recall running slower time
Don't worry, every one slows over time and I recall running slower at 43 than at 40.
low
You always want it dry, low humidity if possible.