Running Motivation
This is a collection of my favourite motivational running clips from around the web, and running quotes and words of wisdom. They are the perfect to watch the evening before a big race - really gets you in the zone and gives you some fresh mental imagery for the tough spots in the race.
Videos
Haile Gebreselassie vs Paul Tergat in the 10,000 metres in Sydney - their faces say it all:
A summary of Haile Gebreselassie’s career:
Chris Solinsky breaks the American record in his first 10k. Amazing commentary:
Dick and Rick Hoyt - if watching these guys doesn’t make you cry nothing will. Unbelievable:
Even if you fall, get up:
A nice little video on the Copper Canyon Ultra Marathon, and quite moving too:
Never, ever give up:
Quotes
Run when you can, Walk if you have to, Crawl if you must; Just never give up — Dean Karnazes
Whether you think you can, or whether you think you can’t, you’re right — Henry Ford
When you don’t give up, you cannot fail
Life isn’t about how you survived the storm, it’s about how you danced in the rain
You’re braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think — Winnie the Pooh
I don’t stop when I’m tired, I stop when I’m done.
Mantras
Failure is not an option
Never, ever give up
Just do it
Toughen up
Never stop trying
You never lose until you give up
Be brave, be strong
Tips
Smile - Love the race, love the pain. You’re never fully dressed without smile!
Relax - let the muscles relax, let the eyes close, relax the face completely, zone out
Belief - the training has got you this far, now the belief will take you to the finish. You are stronger than you think you are.
**Fly - **be efficient, flow, fly, remember that feeling of flying with no effort when you were young
Think of a time when I felt unstoppable, that feeling of elation, achieving that goal. Pride. Visualise the finish line, the emotions, achieving the goal.