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
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.
runners running
That's fine; we runners are, after all, up for a challenge.
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.
anyone met slow
I have never met anyone who doesn't slow down as they go 40 and over!
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.
emphasis preparing run
In my opinion, there's too much emphasis on just the long run in preparing for the marathon.
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.
fan love testing
I love this idea. I'm a fan of testing for all sports.
workout
I am a convenience King. That is, I'll do a workout if its in reach.
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.
bit light stretching weights
I do think light weights are helpful, as would be pushups, abdominal work-and stretching or a bit of swimming.
loved whether
It's a different thing whether to keep going to races, but I've always loved racing.