Motivational Quotes for Track and Field Athletes

Motivational Quotes for Track and Field Athletes

 

Motivational Quotes for Track and Field Athletes: To become a better athlete, everyone must have the correct mental attitude. Athletes who understand that life is about practicing and improving are those who accomplish their goals. This article contains some great quotes and motivational messages for any track and field athlete who wishes to advance and succeed.

Sometimes we all need a little motivation to keep moving forward and improving. Whether you’re an athlete or coach, getting new ideas to improve your performance can be challenging. An excellent place to start is with some of the best motivational quotes by some of the most outstanding track and field athletes.

 

• Run fast for as long as you can, then run faster.

 

• Sometimes it seems like the whole world is against you, but to achieve anything, you will have to come up against obstacles. The key is not letting those obstacles stop you! — Scott Jurek

 

• This is your time. Nothing can hold you back—not pain, not other people, not even yourself. Now is the moment that your dreams can come true. And I know deep down you have what it takes to conquer any challenge that stands in your way.

 

• Sometimes it seems like the whole world is against you, but to achieve anything, you will have to come up against obstacles. The key is not letting those obstacles stop you! — Scott Jurek

 

• Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can’t.

 

• You were born to win, but you must plan to win and prepare to win to be a winner. I don’t wish it were easier; I wish you were better.

 

• You can’t live forever in this world, so if you got a breath, use it.

 

• You don’t have to be great to get started, but you have to start to be great.

 

• “No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.” – Eleanor Roosevelt” #Fearless

 

• Cheers to those who dream and draw breath, the ones who run fastest in life’s great race.” – Gabby Douglas

 

• Running is like breathing; you never really think about it. It just happens.”

 

• Get your heart beating and your mind ready for action. Let’s go! #justdoit

 

• Be ready when your moment comes. – Steve Prefontaine

 

• Keep reaching for the stars. The universe has so many to offer.

 

• It’s not about winning; it’s about taking part that matters.

 

• Workout 👉 race 👉 rest👈 repeat. Rest is just as important as the work you put in 💪 #MotivationMonday

 

• “Champions aren’t made in gyms. Champions are made from something they have deep inside them-a a desire, a dream, maybe a vision.”- Muhammad Ali

 

• “Winning is not a sometime thing; it’s an all the time thing. You don’t do things right once in a while…you do them right all the time. Winning is a habit. Unfortunately, so is losing.

 

• “Create your path, and don’t wait for lights to guide you.” – Robin Sharma

 

• Being the best isn’t about being better than everyone else; it’s about pushing yourself to be better than you ever thought possible. Your best is yet to come.

 

• Do it for you and only you. The glory is in the journey, not the destination.

 

• Let’s hustle, let’s win, and when the whistle blows—we’ll do it again. #cleaneating #athlete

 

• You were born to be a champion. Never settle for the second-best. – Olympic Athlete Jeremy Wariner

 

• Run, run faster than the days of our lives.

 

• Run the race to win. Each contest is won before its run. Life is a race to be lived, not a rehearsal to be studied. –unknown

 

• When you fail, I will be there. When you succeed, I will be there to congratulate you. When you win it all, I will be there to rejoice with you.

 

• When you fail, I will be there. When you succeed, I will be there to congratulate you. When you win it all, I will be there to rejoice with you.

 

• I run because when I listen to my feet, I hear the voices of all those who go with me. – Bill Rodgers

 

• If you’re tired, keep going. If you’re scared, keep going. If you’re injured, keep going. Pain is just weakness leaving the body.

 

• Your journey is going to be unique, inspire others, and never lose faith in yourself.

 

• Lap after lap. Mile after mile. The race is won by those who never give up. –George Sheehan

 

• People ask me sometimes, how many push-ups should I do? As many as you want, there’s no limit. Just do the best you can every day.

 

• If you can’t handle me at my worst, you don’t deserve me at my best. – Marilyn Monroe

 

• There is no passion for being found playing small, in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living.

 

• Compete with yourself, not others. Race to be better than you were yesterday, not than they are today.

 

• The key to winning the gold is not the will to win but the will to prepare.

 

• One of the secrets of successful training is to treat each practice session as if it were an actual event.

 

• If you can’t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen and onto the track.

 

• There is no such thing as failure, only feedback. Learn from your mistakes and keep moving forward.”

 

• Any goal worth pursuing is worth putting all your energy towards. It’s all about the #gains

 

• The first step is always the hardest. There’s no time like now to take it. #Rio2016

 

• Show me how far you want to go, and I’ll show you how.

 

• No matter how much you’ve prepared, you can always be better.”

 

• Every moment of your existence is a golden opportunity. You can seize it, or you can just miss it and regret it later. But there’s no way to know the outcome unless you try.

 

• Your mind has the power to decide how well you do. Make sure it signs up for victory. #TrackandField

 

• Running isn’t an option; it’s a necessity.

 

• Your mind has the power to control how far you can go” —Olympian Jared Connaughton.

 

• The race is won or lost before it is ever run.

 

• Press play on the new season by staying active.

 

• Being the best requires training. ― Steve Prefontaine

 

• Being good isn’t good enough. Be better than good.

 

• “If you’re going through hell, keep going.” Ernest Hemingway

 

• It’s not easy, but I am working hard. I refuse to give up! #trackandfield

 

• “If you dedicate yourself to something, if you truly want to achieve something, then your mind, body, and spirit will follow.” –Deshawn Merrit

 

• Follow your heart while working hard in the gym and on the road to reach your goals! Stay motivated by using #MotivationMonday to share your journey with us!

 

• A great athlete is built in the off-season, train and mentally prepare.’ -Picabo Street

 

• Move fearlessly toward your goals and watch success become your reality.” –Unknown

 

• You’ve got to believe–no matter how bad you get hurt, no matter how bad your leg hurts–you have to have a positive attitude.

 

• There are many tough times in this sport, but it’s the toughest when you doubt your ability to keep on training.

 

• You don’t become stronger by going it alone. You become stronger by lifting burdens and carrying people on your back. #PutYourShouldersToTheWheel #TeamUSA

 

• I can’t live up to the hype—I won’t let myself. I won’t be a failed experiment. I will not fall into that category. I’m not allowing my fear to become more significant than mine. I won’t let the dreams of others.

 

• Your effort is synonymous with your progress. Pushing forward on race day: It’s not about where you start but where you end up. 🏃‍♀️

 

• To run a race well, you must run it in the present. No memories of the past. No worries about the future. Just a step at a time, count one, two, and three…

 

• Winning is like breathing – you have to do it every day.

 

• When you look good, you feel good. And when you feel good, you do good. – 🎭 – Will Smith

 

• From the amateur to the professional, every athlete has experienced the pain of defeat and the unspeakable joy that comes with victory.

 

• There is no such thing as a perfect runner, just one who’s pushed their limits and stayed consistent. 👊🏼❤️

 

• Be humble in victory and gracious in defeat. Save your celebrations for when you have achieved all your goals. Never take things for granted. Always strive to be your best self. There will always be someone better than you, but there will never be anyone.

 

• Just believe that achieving your goals is possible. Now impress yourself with actions that match your dreams.

 

• Getting out on that track and traveling to new places is just another way of exploring the world. I don’t want to be just a pilot; I want to be an astronaut-adventurer. – Aishwarya Dhanush

 

• It’s not how fast you start. It’s how fast you finish. #FamilyIsStrength

 

• The time is now – the place is here, and it’s called now. You are looking at the future #endlessnow #ForeverForward #usf2020

 

• Running is like a drug. To some, it will always be a habit to others, an addiction.

 

• Life is like a ten-second sprint; give it all you got ♥️ #RunFast.

 

• Motivation is what gets you started. Habits are what make you successful. #mondaymotivation

 

• You don’t have to be great at everything; you just have to be great at something.

 

• There is no passion for being found playing small, in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living.

 

• Your race to success is not a marathon; it’s a relay. You aren’t running alone. Everyone has access to the same tools. The team that works together achieves more than the individual champion.

 

• Running has taught me so much. It has taken me worldwide, introduced me to amazing people, and given me a sense of accomplishment.

 

• Some days you won’t feel like putting in the work. Some days you won’t want to train or do the tough things. The hard days will happen. The important thing is to take action despite your feelings and prove to yourself that you got it.

 

• Stay focused. Keep working hard. Keep improving. Keep winning.

 

• Go for it. Today is your day. You’re off to great places. You’re off and away! (Dr. Seuss)

 

• The winners in life constantly think in terms of I can, I will, and I am. – Joyce Meyer

 

• No matter how slow you go, you’re still lapping everyone ahead of you. -Tara Lipinski

 

• Just when the caterpillar thought that the world was over, he turned into a butterfly. –Trina Paulus

 

• The day you take charge of your emotions is the day you take control of your life. — Miguel Angel Ruiz

 

• All you need to do is believe in yourself and have dedication, that’s all. If you train hard, you will make it.

 

• You have to cross the finish line before you can get something. So keep going and don’t give up, no matter what happens.

 

• I run to prove I’m strong. I run to prove I’m smart. I run to prove I can make something out of nothing.

 

• Now you have two races each day. One is the one that everybody sees, and the other is the race you run in your head before everyone else sees it.

 

• Through adversity, I have discovered that chronic pain is nothing more than ignorance. It is when the truth becomes evident; it is never too late to turn it around.

 

• Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you respond to it. – Charles Swindoll

 

• Running is infinite. It’s a tool for understanding, for clearing the head. It’s part of my life and who I am. ‘Cause it’s hard.”— Eliud Kipchoge

 

• Faster, higher, stronger. It takes dedication and discipline to push your limits.

 

• Find your connection and never let it go.’ ~Florence Griffith Joyner

 

• Practice harder than you play. Train longer than you rest. Push yourself with every rep. Every lift. Every mile. To be the best you can be.

 

• There’s no feeling higher than knowing you’ve pushed yourself as hard as possible…The best medicine in the world is self-belief. And that only comes with being uncomfortable. Nothing is perfect. But get out there and work on your slide.

 

• My inspiration comes from Within. My strength comes from You. I run to Reach my future, Not to beat anyone else for the joy, not for the prize.

 

• Determined and dedicated, that’s what you’ve got to be. No matter how hard the times are, you’ll find magic in it if you keep searching for that sparkle.’

 

• Strength does not come from winning. Your struggles develop your muscles. When you go through hardships and decide not to surrender, that is strength.” Arnold Schwarzenegger

 

• Sometimes when life is difficult, you just have to believe that your next step will be better.

 

• In this world, nothing can be said to be sure, except death and taxes. -Benjamin Franklin #quotes

 

• I am dedicated to achievement. Established, confident, and determined. I am always reaching higher than yesterday. Never afraid to dream more significantly than you ever imagined. Today I run to achieve my goals.”

 

• Stronger than yesterday. Smarter than tomorrow. We are working hard ’til the end. We’re ready to run our race. #olytrack #TomHortonClassic #runforit

 

• I run for my future. I run because I love it. I run from the heartache and pain of the past and the failures and struggles of today. I run, not to escape life, but to live it.

 

• Push beyond your limits and realize that the greatest battles we fight are within ourselves. This year, pursue a dream that’s been there since you were nine and turn a “maybe someday” into reality NOW.

 

• Today is the day. You have to get out there, and you have to give it you are all. No excuses. Please do it!

 

• No matter how hard things get, you can always dig deeper. Never quit. – Australian Running Legend Steve Moneghetti.

 

• No matter the circumstances, you will always be a winner. Climb your own Everest. #takeonthestars

 

• You can tell what you are by what you love.