Picture this: You’re ready to sprint into action and set a new PR, but instead of wearing your go-to moisture-wicking running shirt and lightweight 5-inch workout shorts, you’re wearing heavy sweats that’ll weigh you down as you perspire and a ratty T-shirt made of questionable material that's bound to fuel some serious nipple-chafing nightmares.
No, this isn't some sort of reality show challenge, but it was a reality for many runners back in the ‘60s and early ‘70s. One guy you can thank for changing all that is Bill Rodgers, the famous Olympian and four-time Boston Marathon winner.