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
workout
I am a convenience King. That is, I'll do a workout if its in reach.
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.
aging challenged observe
Aging is one for all to observe and we will all be challenged by that force.
runners running
That's fine; we runners are, after all, up for a challenge.
loved whether
It's a different thing whether to keep going to races, but I've always loved racing.
tough wonderful
Cross-country is a wonderful but exhilarating and very challenging read tough 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.
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.
longer longest recommend run
So, I would recommend one longer run daily, with your longest run when you can get the time.
difference loved since
I always have loved running, since I was 15, so there is no difference for me that way.
days easier effort minutes next runs stretching
Stretching for 10 minutes or so after your runs make next days effort feel easier too.
five notch notice seem
I seem to notice every five years or so I get a notch slower.
bring energy focus good races
Lastly, races bring a lot of energy into your focus on running, and are (usually) a good time.
early ease good minute pace push rather step
That's why its a good idea to ease into your early miles, rather than push the pace from the minute you step out the door.