Bill Rodgers Quotes

To be a consistent winner means preparing not just one day, one month or even one year - but for a lifetime.

The marathon can humble you.

Being a runner means you are now 'free' to win and lose and live life to its fullest.

I often lose motivation, but it's something I accept as normal.

Anybody can be a runner. We were meant to move. We were meant to run. It's the easiest sport.

The starting line of the New York Marathon is kind of like a giant time bomb behind you about to go off. It is the most spectacular start in sport.

I believe you'll develop speed via strength work which includes hill running, either repeats, or running hilly courses as the Kenyans do on a steady basis

I always say if the marathon is a part-time interest, you will only get part-time results.

My whole feeling in terms of racing is that you have to be very bold. You sometimes have to be aggressive and gamble.

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