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Remember the wise words of these running legends for an extra boost to power you through the mythical 26.2.

By Jacob Meschke

Sep 16, 2019

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Just like you, the writers and editors of Runner’s World live and breathe running. Also like most runners, we know there are lulls throughout the year when it can be difficult to wake up early, bust out the door when it’s frigid out or when it’s unbearably hot out, and get those miles logged.

So, if you still need an extra push, we’re big fans of mantras and other motivational quotes. Cheesy as it sometimes sounds, there is research that shows when you repeat a positive mantra or change your mindset with an uplifting quote, you’re able to push a little bit harder (and with less effort). And little tricks like that are completely necessary to help you in the months it takes to properly train for a marathon.

Because sometimes it’s just not enough to rely on music, Runner’s World has put together 30 quotes from a few towering figures in the sport of running that encapsulate what it means to train and race 26.2 miles, and what it takes to finish.

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[Let Runcoach unleash your full potential with personalized training, expert coaching, and proven results.]

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[Running Pioneer Explains How She’s Mastering Marathons Into Her 70s]

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[Want to run a marathon?]

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[Build mental toughness with these 4 tips]

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[Why the Heck Am I So Sore After Some Workouts but Not Others?]

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[Have blisters? Here’s how to treat them]

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[Dean’s Favorite Places to Run]

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[Frank’s Story]

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[The Rise of Rodgers]

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[Why the Heck Is a Marathon Exactly 26.2?]

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[Jeff Galloway on 40-Plus Years of Running]

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Jacob Meschke Contributing Writer Jacob joined Runner’s World and Bicycling as an editorial fellow after graduating from Northwestern University in 2018, where he studied journalism.

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