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

Quote by Bill Rodgers

Topics: Marathon Quotes, Running Quotes

To be a consistent winner means preparing not just one day, one month or even...

To be a consistent winner means preparing not just one day, one month or even...

I believe you'll develop speed via strength work which includes hill running, either repeats, or...

I believe you'll develop speed via strength work which includes hill running, either repeats, or...

My biggest weakness as a endurance athlete has been in not drinking enough water after...

My biggest weakness as a endurance athlete has been in not drinking enough water after...

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

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

The starting line of the New York Marathon is kind of like a giant time...

The starting line of the New York Marathon is kind of like a giant time...

My guess is many top athletes, distance runners included, use performance-enhancing drugs, enough so that...

My guess is many top athletes, distance runners included, use performance-enhancing drugs, enough so that...

I like rain, actually.

I like rain, actually.

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

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

I believe in gradual experimentation with running shoes.

I believe in gradual experimentation with running shoes.

Age 50 is a lot tougher than 40s.

Age 50 is a lot tougher than 40s.

Every race is totally different.

Every race is totally different.

The marathon can humble you.

The marathon can humble you.

My whole feeling in terms of racing is that you have to be very bold....

My whole feeling in terms of racing is that you have to be very bold....

Anybody can be a runner... We were meant to move. We were meant to run....

Anybody can be a runner... We were meant to move. We were meant to run....

I ran my fastest marathon in the rain.

I ran my fastest marathon in the rain.

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

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

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

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

I want to run until I can't run.

I want to run until I can't run.

Hills are terrific for running.

Hills are terrific for running.

You cannot always run at your best.

You cannot always run at your best.