Marathon runners could definitely use some inspiration during their 26.2 mile journey. Some love reading funny marathon signs, but they also appreciate motivational signs. Here are some inspirational quotes for marathon signs that spectators can hold.
“On this day, you’re my hero.”
“Pain is temporary, pride is forever.”
“You’ve done harder things than this.”
“Mind over muscle.”
“Sweat is liquid awesome.”
“If you’re starting to get tired, stop being tired and start being awesome.”
“Dig deeper!”
“You made it to the START, you will make it to the FINISH.”
“Never back down.
“Pain is just weakness leaving your body.”
“Success tastes salty not sweet.”
“Remember the reasons you are running.”
“26.2 miles…because 26.3 is crazy.”
“Think bragging rights”
“My mom (or dad) is my hero”
“Your high school gym teacher would be so proud”
“It’s not 26.2 miles…it’s 10 water stops.”
“Last is just the slowest winner.”
“My mommy is faster than your mommy.”
“If it was easy, everyone would do it.”
“Thanks for running for those who can’t”
“Congratulations on accomplishing your dream!”
“You got this!”
“It’s not easy, but it’s worth it.”
“Run with your heart!”
“The person who starts the race is not the same person who finishes the race.”
“This 26.2 is for all the girls picked last in gym class.”
“All walls have doors.”
“Break through the wall!”
-Seen at mile 22 of a marathon (when some runners hit “the wall”)
“This mile marker is farther than most people will ever reach.”
“There’s beer at the finish line.”
“Pain is nothing compared to what it feels like to quit.”
“One day you won’t be able to do this, but today is not that day!”
“Your place in history is almost secure.”
“Your feet won’t fail you now!”
“The voice inside your head that says you can’t do this is wrong!”
“This is your moment. Celebrate the pain.”
“You’re beating everyone on their couches!”
“One foot in front of the other. That’s all.”
“You are no longer a runner, YOU are a marathoner.”
“Trust your training.”
“Forget everything you’ve done. It’s just a Sunday 10k left to do”
“You are going to finish a marathon!” (Seen at mile 25)
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Running coach, avid runner, and fitness writer Christine Luff is an RRCA-certified running coach and ACE-certified personal trainer. Founder of the website Run for Good and author of the book Run for Good: How to Create a Lifelong Running Habit, she coaches runners, from beginners to advanced, who are training for races, from 5Ks to marathons.
