112 Quotes by Bill Rodgers

Personally, I always felt times aren't so excellent as are performances.

Every race is totally different.

Good health, peace of mind, being outdoors, camaraderie - those are all wonderful things that come to you when running. But for me, the real pull of running - the proverbial icing on the cake - has always been racing.

Being a lifelong runner, knowing what running gives me, a variety of factors - that is what motivates me.

Having your goal to focus on is key, but don't let it become more important than your excellence next year and the year after.

No one who works a forty hour week will ever beat me.

Always take the long term view and train and race smart, with a bit of caution.

The advice I have for beginners is the same philosophy that I have for runners of all levels of experience and ability -- consistency, a sane approach, moderation and making your running an enjoyable, rather than dreaded, part of your life.

Runners are the ultimate celebration people. Running is just so intense, you're really experiencing life to the fullest.