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
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.
race training body
I also feel it usually takes four or five races to hit your best marathon for your body to be accustomed to the training AND the race itself.
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.
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.
based key partners runs together training
Your training partners are key to your success, and friendships based on your runs together are strong.
great pure train
It was pure fun. Sometimes it was pain, too, but it was great to be able to train like that.
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.
body effective lead legs particular resting
Resting your body and legs in particular can lead to more effective running/racing.
american-athlete anybody easiest meant
Anybody can be a runner... We were meant to move. We were meant to run. It's the easiest sport.
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.
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.
focus key mental physical tear wear
Wear and tear of the physical kind is not as key as the mental focus required.
adjust effort mental perhaps plays required understand
When you adjust for the weather, it's the same effort required by every runner-or racer, so the more you understand the conditions, perhaps the more mental preparation plays a role.