Bill Rodgers

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. ”

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

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

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

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

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. ”

Age 50 is a lot tougher than 40s. ”

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. ”