Bill Rodgers' Lifetime Running Plan: Definitive Programs for Runners of All Ages and Levels

by Bill Rodgers

There are many who believe that the popularity of running in America took off after Bill Rodgers won his first New York Marathon in 1976. Certainly, his record is unparalleled. "Boton Billy" is the only runner to win the New York and Boston Marathons four times each, and the only runner to win all three of the world's major marathons within a 12-month period.

Now, in Bill Rodgers' Lifetime Running Plan,� the "King of the Road" offers practical and invaluable information that runners of all ages and levels can apply to a lifelong pursuit of running. Along with regimens and strategies specifically tailored for the different age groups, Bill Rodgers covers the full range of issues and concerns for all runners#151;everything from getting started to countering the effects of aging.

Genres: Nonfiction

240 pages, Paperback

First published October 9, 1996

About the author

William "Bill" Henry Rodgers is an American runner and former American record holder in the marathon who is best known for his victories in the Boston Marathon and the New York City Marathon in the late 1970s. His victories made him a hero and secondary fuel for the running boom of the 1970s.

Reviews

[Libby · Rating 4 out of 5]

The clothes and hairstyles in the pictures have gotten pretty dated, but the advice is evergreen. Great next step after a Couch to 5K.

[m_forooz · Rating 3 out of 5]

good general running advice for running into later years in life... consistency and keeping slow (pace) seem to be the main focus.

[Julie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Helpful, motivational book about lifetime fitness and running. I like Bill Roger's approach to running - do what's right for you in order to be able to run for the rest of your life.

[Elvin · Rating 3 out of 5]

I do want to be at a high level of fitness as long as I can and Bill Rodgers' steady improvement and injury prevention makes lots of sense.

[Dregina · Rating 3 out of 5]

A great book to keep coming back to. Incredibly motivating.

[Beth · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good thoughts on running and aging. Author came across as a braggart.