What should a runner say before a race?
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What should a runner say before a race?
“As fast as you can!” “As hard as you can!” “As hard and as fast as you can!”
What is a nice quote for running?
Running Quotes from Literary Greats
- Endurance Grounds You.
- Do Your Best Today.
- A Minute Isn’t a Long Time.
- Accept Pain as Part of Life.
- When the Sun Comes Up, You’d Better Be Running.
- Running Helps You Live Life to the Fullest.
- Have Courage.
- Never Give Up.
What to say to motivate runners?
The Sideline Coach
- “Keep your cadence quick! Use your arms to pump you up the hill!”
- “You’re already (or more than) halfway there, stay focused to the finish!”
- “Remember all those hard training runs you did to get here. This is the payoff!”
- “Nice pace! Stay strong!”
What to say to cheer on runners?
The right kind of cheering from spectators on race day can help you push through the hard parts and get to the finish line….Motivational
- “You’ve got this!”
- “Great pace!”
- “We’re proud of you!”
- “You made it to the top of the hill! Way to go!”
- “You’re doing it!” (As opposed to you can do it)
What do you say to yourself in a race?
I would LOVE for you to reply on Twitter and Facebook with what your favorite mantras are.
- I CAN do hard things.
- Dig deep.
- Define yourself. (This one is from Deena Kastor.
- I can do anything for X more minutes.
- Endure WELL.
- I GET to do this.
- Choose greatness.
- Stronger with every step.
How do you cheer at a race?
Here are some examples of effective motivational cheering:
- “You’ve got this!”
- “Great pace!”
- “We’re proud of you!”
- “You made it to the top of the hill! Way to go!”
- “You’re doing it!” (As opposed to you can do it)
Why do we run races?
Racing brings the running community together and forges new running friendships. Running is unique in the way that it allows beginners and professionals to share the same space, and at times run head-to-head. The more racers the better. It is a rush to toe the line with other runners.
How do you cheer a runner in a race?
This is the most obvious category, and is likely what most spectators are focusing on when cheering (for better or for worse)….Motivational
- “You’ve got this!”
- “Great pace!”
- “We’re proud of you!”
- “You made it to the top of the hill! Way to go!”
- “You’re doing it!” (As opposed to you can do it)
How do you say good luck in a race?
Wishes
- “Best of luck at your race tomorrow!
- “Good luck today!
- “Good luck and good wishes.”
- “All the luck in the world, all wished for you.”
- “Good luck, you!
- “Love and luck to you on your first day at work.
- “Sending good vibes to take with you to your treatment.”
- “I know how important this is for you.
How do you stay motivated in a race?
Runners are in it Together
- Training the Body and the Mind for Pain.
- Thinking about the Finish Line.
- Take the Pressure Off.
- Run for Something Greater than Yourself.
- Use Mantras.
- Focus on Your Form.
- Counting as Distraction.
- Think About How Far You Have Come.