I’ve been the head coach for cross country and track and field for the last five years. One thing that I learned early on, from the great Dr. Joe Vigil, is that setting the tone for practice is key. It helps athletes focus, and it gives meaning to workouts. I use inspirational quotes in my own running and training, too.
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I start every week of my cross country season with a quote to set the tone and expectations for my athletes. It helps us focus on our goals, and work on things to improve for the next race. I encourage you to think of a quote or mantra to set the tone for your week, and see if it helps you keep the momentum going!
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Inspirational Quotes to Motivate You to Keep Going!
“Confidence is a filter, tinting how we see the challenges before us and our ability to handle them.”
“Your goals don’t care about your excuses.”
“Mental strength is what separates the best from the rest. Champions train their mind as much as they train their body.”
“Set your goals high and don’t stop ‘til you get there.” – Bo Jackson
“You can’t build a reputation on what you are going to do.” -Henry Ford
“Every accomplishment begins with the decision to try.”
“To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift.” -Pre
“We all have dreams. In order to make dreams come into reality, it takes an awful lot of determination, dedication, self discipline, and effort.”
“Part of embracing the process is understanding that no matter how focused you are or how hard you work, you can’t force how fast the results come.”
“Don’t let the noise of other people’s opinions drown out your own inner voice.” -Steve Jobs
“Wherever you are, be all there.”
“Winners never quit, and quitters never win. Don’t quit!”
“When consistency is the goal, simplicity is the key.”
“I never lose. I either win or learn.”
“Running must be a passion, not an obsession.”
“To be a winner, you must place to win, prepare to win, and expect to win.”
“Running is a mental sport. It takes unbelievable discipline, self motivation, and drive.”
“To conquer oneself is a greater task than conquering others.”
“In any given moment, we have two options: to step forward into growth, or step back into safety.” -Abraham Maslow
Try it for yourself – set the tone of the week with a quote or mantra, and see how it improves your mood and helps you accomplish your goals.
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Happy running!
