112 Quotes by Bill Rodgers

One thousand dollars, that's what Frank Shorter said I should ask for. That's what he got. I said, 'Oh, OK.' It was kind of like we were criminals. You'd get paid in an envelope secretly.

I always have loved running, since I was 15, so there is no difference for me that way.

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.

Lastly, races bring a lot of energy into your focus on running, and are (usually) a good time.

I think today the difference in the marathon today is people train more for the final 10K, the final miles of the marathon.

Resting your body and legs in particular can lead to more effective running/racing.

You always want it dry, low humidity if possible.

You aim to win the same races you won before, but your time is done; there is someone who is hungry, really hungry.

Wear and tear of the physical kind is not as key as the mental focus required.