Bill Rodgers: Running Down An Icon

Four-time winner each of the Boston Marathon and New York City Marathon between 1975 and 1980, Bill Rodgers discusses how he began running, his world class success, accepting slowing down, the horrific events of the Boston Marathon bombing and what the future holds for him.

 

Boston Marathon photos courtesy of Jeff Johnoson/RunMoreMiles.com

1975 IAFF World Cross Country Championships and awards photos courtesy of Bill Rodgers.

2016 New York Marathon Expo courtesy of NYRR.

Female runners photos courtesy of Erik Brown.