The most difficult part, when you decide to make running a part of your life style, is the basic initial commitment. Everybody says, 'I don't have the time.' It's up to you to say, 'I do have the time.' For me, beginning to run when I was a student was an ideal situation. However, I've also trained as much as 130 miles per week during periods when I worked a full-time job. It ultimately becomes second nature. It becomes a habit, a routine part of your daily life
If you want to win a race you have to go a little berserk. - Bill Rodgers
If you want to win a race you have to go a little berserk.
- Bill Rodgers
Runners are the ultimate celebration people. Running is just so intense, you're really experiencing life to the fullest. - Bill Rodgers
Runners are the ultimate celebration people. Running is just so intense, you're really experiencing life to the fullest.
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 approac… - Bill Rodgers
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 approac…
The marathon can humble you. - Bill Rodgers
The marathon can humble you.
I often lose motivation, but it's something I accept as normal. - Bill Rodgers
I often lose motivation, but it's something I accept as normal.
Always take the long term view and train and race smart, with a bit of caution. - Bill Rodgers
Always take the long term view and train and race smart, with a bit of caution.
I can't even imagine what it's like to run for 5 or 6 hours. - Bill Rodgers
I can't even imagine what it's like to run for 5 or 6 hours.
Anybody can be a runner. We were meant to move. We were meant to run. It's the easiest sport. - Bill Rodgers
Anybody can be a runner. We were meant to move. We were meant to run. It's the easiest sport.
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 … - Bill Rodgers
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 …
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