“Always take the long term view and train and race smart, with a bit of caution.”
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Famous Bill Rodgers Quotes
“Personally, I always felt times aren't so excellent as are performances.”
“I can't even imagine what it's like to run for 5 or 6 hours.”
“Being a runner means you are now 'free' to win and lose and live life to its fullest.”
“Anybody can be a runner. We were meant to move. We were meant to run. It's the easiest sport.”
“I often lose motivation, but it's something I accept as normal.”
“If you want to win a race you have to go a little berserk.”
“The marathon can humble you.”
Source: Marathon Man: My 26.2-Mile Journey from Unknown Grad Student to the Top of the Running World
“Aiming for the marathon is a task of sorts which can include terrific highs and lows.”
“I always say if the marathon is a part-time interest, you will only get part-time results.”
Source: Marathon Man: My 26.2-Mile Journey from Unknown Grad Student to the Top of the Running World
“A change of pace in terms of your running pace will give you strength psychologically.”
