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intothewinduphill

32 posts since
Mar 29, 2007

Apr 7, 2007 2:22 AM

running mantras? or what phrase do you repeat to keep you running?

"This is totally do-able!" then I growl really fierce. It helps to make THE FACE also. I also tend to use this phrase in daily life as well. It actually got me through school...more the growling than anything else.

crunningman

950 posts since
Jun 7, 2002

1. Apr 7, 2007 8:43 AM

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Re: running mantras? or what phrase do you repeat to keep you running?

Marathon Mantra:
It is mile 21-22 and the race is starting to unfold. To this point in the race you've given everything. Now it really begins to happen. Fatigue sets in. The miles are coming to an end, but you are really starting to feel it. "Fight it." "Keep pushing." I used these phrases on several occasions in 2006 when I ran 12 marathons and some on back2back weekends.I Love the Marathon[/URL" target="_blank">

bowulf

103 posts since
Nov 30, 2005

2. Apr 7, 2007 2:29 PM

in response to: intothewinduphill

Re: running mantras? or what phrase do you repeat to keep you running?

Mine is "who do you want to be?" It always reminds of what could have been still over 400 pounds, and what my alternative could be. The old guy would have stopped, but hopefully this new guy keeps pushing even when it gets tough or the legs are sore.

ajaxinacan

21 posts since
Apr 9, 2006

3. Apr 7, 2007 10:25 PM

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Re: running mantras? or what phrase do you repeat to keep you running?

I begin most of my runs with a prayer for safety, family, etc.

I end most of my runs thinking about something I saw on a race t-shirt. "Pain is nothing compared to what it feels like to quit."

It's a little cliche, but isn't everything?

crunningman

950 posts since
Jun 7, 2002

4. Apr 8, 2007 8:37 AM

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Re: running mantras? or what phrase do you repeat to keep you running?

quote:<HR>Originally posted by ajaxinacan:
"Pain is nothing compared to what it feels like to quit."<HR>

That is so true. This is an awesome quote/mantra.

intothewinduphill

32 posts since
Mar 29, 2007

5. Apr 9, 2007 1:16 AM

in response to: intothewinduphill

Re: running mantras? or what phrase do you repeat to keep you running?

saw a military recruiting poster the other day...marines?...can't remember. Goes something like this:

Pain is weakness leaving the body

good saying, also loved the one about nothing compared to what it feels like to quit!

Apple17

303 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

6. Apr 9, 2007 9:26 AM

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Re: running mantras? or what phrase do you repeat to keep you running?

crunningman. LOVE IT. I am sure this will be used.

I use several depending on the mood. My big one is
"I am because I run, I run because I am".

randymar

2,243 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

7. Apr 9, 2007 9:35 AM

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Re: running mantras? or what phrase do you repeat to keep you running?

Left-right-left-right-breathe in-right-left-right-left-breath out-left-right-left-right ...

Repeat as neccessary.

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intothewinduphill

32 posts since
Mar 29, 2007

8. Apr 9, 2007 10:03 AM

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Re: running mantras? or what phrase do you repeat to keep you running?

quote:<HR>Originally posted by randymar:
Left-right-left-right-breathe in-right-left-right-left-breath out-left-right-left-right ...

Repeat as neccessary.

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too funny...I use a similar 1-20 technique. I count my strides in groups of 20 on hard days, occasionally when I step too hard it sounds like "one, two, thrrrreeee, four, five, six, se-veeen, eight, nine, ten, eleven, twelve....come on you can do this, don't wimp out now, this is totally do-able damnit...grrrrrrrr....one, two, three, four, fffiiiiiive, stupid pothole, seven, eight, nine, teeeennn...

randymar

2,243 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

9. Apr 9, 2007 3:15 PM

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Re: running mantras? or what phrase do you repeat to keep you running?

I also like to say "Don't stop; people are watching."

RTODD053

21 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

10. Dec 25, 2007 7:47 AM

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Re: running mantras? or what phrase do you repeat to keep you running?

I hope I dont offend anyone by bringing spirituality into the mix here, but I believe in using what works-for me, and especially during the last 6 miles of a marathon(Ive completed 7 since May 05) or few miles of a very long run, I use that time-tested line from Phil 4:13("I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me")...additionally, I have heard of the mantra being used by others regardless of belief systems.....again, its whatever works.........

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"I have fought the good fight,I have finished the race,I have kept the faith"

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HDH

335 posts since
Aug 19, 2007

11. Apr 10, 2007 12:50 PM

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tell me again why I am doing this?

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lonesome dove

50 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

12. Apr 10, 2007 12:55 PM

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Re: running mantras? or what phrase do you repeat to keep you running?

"oh wah ta goo siam"

wkm99

407 posts since
Jun 30, 2006

13. Apr 10, 2007 1:14 PM

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Re: running mantras? or what phrase do you repeat to keep you running?

"I can do this, don't give up, if running was so easy, everyone would be doing it. A shower will feel great once I'm finished. Almost home . . ., repeat."

After the workout:

randymar

2,243 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

14. Apr 10, 2007 2:58 PM

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Re: running mantras? or what phrase do you repeat to keep you running?

quote:<HR>Originally posted by lonesome dove:
"oh wah ta goo siam"<HR>

"gunga, gunga-galunga"

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