Bill Rodgers

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:marathon
gptkbp:affiliation gptkb:Boston_Athletic_Association
gptkbp:awards USA_Track_&_Field_Hall_of_Fame_inductee
National_Distance_Running_Hall_of_Fame_inductee
gptkbp:birthDate April 23, 1947
gptkbp:birthPlace gptkb:Hartford,_Connecticut,_USA
gptkbp:careerStart 1970s
gptkbp:charityWork Promoting youth running programs
gptkbp:coachingCareer Running coach
Coached various athletes
gptkbp:events Marathon
Boston_Marathon_annually
New_York_City_Marathon_annually
gptkbp:famousFor Pioneering_American_marathon_running
gptkbp:famousPerson Marathon_Man
gptkbp:famousQuote "The marathon is a race against yourself."
gptkbp:fightingStyle Mental toughness
Flexibility exercises
Pacing strategy
Injury prevention strategies
Efficient stride
Hydration strategy
Nutrition awareness
Breathing control
Cross-training methods
Strength training for runners
gptkbp:healthcare Promoting fitness and health
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Bill Rodgers
gptkbp:influence Running shoes industry
Running_culture_in_the_USA
gptkbp:inspiration Many amateur runners
gptkbp:legacy Influence on future generations of runners
gptkbp:mediaAppearances Running documentaries
gptkbp:nationality American
gptkbp:notableEvent Winner_of_the_New_York_City_Marathon
Winner_of_the_Boston_Marathon
gptkbp:notableFeature gptkb:Alberto_Salazar
gptkb:Frank_Shorter
gptkbp:personalBest 13:28 (5000 meters)
27:30 (10,000 meters)
2:09:27 (Marathon)
1:02:00_(Half_Marathon)
gptkbp:racingSeries 4
Negative split strategy
Boston_Marathon_(1975,_1978,_1979,_1980)
New_York_City_Marathon_(1976,_1977,_1978)
gptkbp:retirementYear 1990
gptkbp:sport Athletics
gptkbp:sportsmanship Promoting fair play in athletics
gptkbp:training gptkb:Greater_Boston_Track_Club
gptkb:Boston,_Massachusetts
gptkb:California
gptkb:Colorado
High mileage training
Consistency and endurance