25 motivational mantras for runners

- The faster you run, the faster you‘re done.
- If it doesn’t challenge you, it doesn’t change you.
- Don't listen. Don't look. Just run. — Christine Fennessy
- Strong legs. Fast feet.
- I don’t stop when I’m tired, I stop when I’m done.

- One mile at a time. — Amby Burfoot
- As we run, we become. — Amby Burfoot
- Born to Run.
- Fast or slow, it hurts just the same. —Sean Downey
- Pain is temporary. Pride lasts forever

- I am. I can. I will!
- Think strong, be strong, finish strong. —Renee Metivier Baillie
- Nothing is impossible. The word itself says “I’m possible”. — Audrey Hepburn
- Train insane or stay the same.
- If you can’t run faster, run further.

- Make it or break it. — Jordan Desilets
- This is what you came for. — Scott Jurek
- Unless you faint, puke or die, keep going!
- Run the mile you are in. — David Willey
- It’s hard to beat a person who never gives up. — Babe Ruth

- Decide. Commit. Succeed.
- I have met my hero, and he is me. — Dr. George Sheehan
- Keep moving forward.
- Believe the voice that says you can.
- Every journey begins with a single step.

Make up your own mantra!
A mantra only works when you believe in the words. It has to make sense to you. If none of our mantras suit you, then create your own.- Use adjectives like strong, fast or powerful.
- Use suitable verbs like run, think or feel.
- Use a strong noun, e.g. power, courage or body.