Bill Rodgers

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

Hills are terrific for running.

Age 50 is a lot tougher than 40s.

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

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

My guess is many top athletes, distance runners included, use performance-enhancing drugs, enough so that the problem must be tackled.

Every race is totally different.

The marathon can humble you.

Dont feel guilty about driving somewhere nice to run. If people can drive to a park to eat hot dogs you can drive there to run.

I like rain, actually.

If you want to win a race you have to go a little berserk.

I ran my fastest marathon in the rain.

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

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

You cannot always run at your best.

I believe in gradual experimentation with running shoes.

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

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

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 want to run until I can't run.

I believe in keeping running simple and, in regard to shoes, that would mean no gimmicks, unnecessary cushioning, etc.

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.

My biggest weakness as a endurance athlete has been in not drinking enough water after training, thereby racing sometimes while dehydrated.