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Stuck in a training rut? Can’t recapture the magic of race day? These wise words from iconic figures in running and beyond will have you raring to get back out there.
When I Need Motivation, I Channel Des Linden Half Marathon Training Plans for Every Runner with (real) races on the horizon, or just want to live a stronger, healthier life by becoming a runner for the first time, Runner’s World will be with you the entire way.
As with all fitness endeavors, running brings its ups and downs. There are good days and days where nothing seems to go right and your motivation drops. No matter how determined we are, it’s harder to keep pushing when our workouts flop or we run a dud race.
If you find yourself in a rough patch (like how 2020 felt for all of us!), one thing that can keep you steamrolling ahead is repeating a motivational mantra or inspiring quote to yourself when the going gets tough. Here, we’ve gathered 50 inspiring quotes from elite runners, coaches, professional athletes, and more to keep in your back pocket. Keep this page in mind when you really need more motivation to keep running.
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Kara Goucher
Jacob joined Runner’s World and Bicycling Things We Learned in Meb’s Book after graduating from Northwestern University in 2018, where he studied journalism. His work focuses mainly on news and service pieces for both audiences, with the occasional foray into How Pro Runner Jess McClain Optimizes Her Day and product reviews. Inspiring Quotes to Help You Power Through Any Workout Deena Kastor Shares Tips For Coping with a Bad Race Amazing Runners World Show.
Paige Triola is a freelance writer based in Boulder, Colorado, who covers a range of topics in the athletic and outdoor recreation sphere. She spends much of her time cruising the trails on foot or by bike, testing out the newest gear designed for playing outside. Paige has written articles and product roundups for a variety of publications including Runner’s World, Bicycling Magazine, Gear Junkie, and Trail Runner Magazine.
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