Bill Rodgers

“More marathoners finish last than finish first.”

“Running makes me feel less stressed, more creative, and more alive.”

“My whole feeling in terms of racing is that you have to be very bold. You sometimes have to be willing to take big chances.”

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

“I run because it's my passion, and not just a sport. Every time I walk out the door, I think something in the woods will have changed, something will be different, and that's the adventure, that's the drawing of it.”

“The marathon is a charismatic mistress. She gives and she takes away.”