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
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.
running tasks marathon
Aiming for the marathon is a task of sorts which can include terrific highs and lows.
rain marathon ran
I ran my fastest marathon in the rain.
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.
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.
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.
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.
aim races time win won
You aim to win the same races you won before, but your time is done; there is someone who is hungry, really hungry.