Our 30 Favourite Motivational Running Quotes

“There is magic in misery. Just ask any runner.” – Dean Karnazes

Your mind will quit a thousand times before your body will. Feel the fear and do it anyway!

“There’s not one body type that equates to success. Accept the body you have and be the best you can be with it.” – Mary Cullen

“Experience has taught me how important it is to just keep going, focusing on running fast and relaxed. Eventually pain passes and the flow returns. It’s part of racing.” – Frank Shorter

“‘I breathe in strength and breathe out weakness,’ is my mantra during marathons—it calms me down and helps me focus.” – Amy Hastings

“We all know that if you run, you are pretty much choosing a life of success because of it.” – Deena Kastor

One run can change your day. Many runs can change your life.

“Run in the morning … before your brain figures out what your body is doing!” – Anonymous

“When it’s pouring rain and you’re bowling along through the wet, there’s satisfaction in knowing you’re out there and the others aren’t.” – Peter Snell