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.
bit light stretching weights
I do think light weights are helpful, as would be pushups, abdominal work-and stretching or a bit of swimming.
changing explore per speed
Explore changing your speed one day per week.
mentally physically running sort train
But running is a year-round sport and you train for all conditions, so you sort of have to be mentally prepared, physically sort of used to it.
quite tired
I usually get side-aches when I am really tired and or when I am not quite warmed up.
based key partners runs together training
Your training partners are key to your success, and friendships based on your runs together are strong.
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.
fan love testing
I love this idea. I'm a fan of testing for all sports.
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.
low
You always want it dry, low humidity if possible.
athletics celebrate enjoy mind mother points return supposed
With with these points in mind go forth, enjoy Mother Nature, and celebrate your return to what you're supposed to do, live as an athlete.
advice best champion choosing enjoy free picking works
This sport is the sport to see what you are made of, so use those expert's advice, but be free to be your own champion runner, picking and choosing advice you enjoy and that works best for you.
racing
You are racing your competitors, not the clock.
aiming competition early middle nail whereas
Whereas when I was aiming for the marathon, I was aiming to nail the competition as much as I could in the early or middle stages.