Starting off the day with a morning run is a great way to boost your mood, increase your motivation, and improve your overall well-being. And while I never regret going for a run in the morning, getting out the door or on the treadmill in the early morning hours can be a struggle some days. If you’re like me and need some extra motivation, check out these morning running quotes.
These quotes are great for getting you motivated on those days when the alarm goes off and you’re thinking twice about heading out the door for a run. They can be an inspiration to get moving and a reminder of the feelings of satisfaction and accomplishment you get after completing a morning run.
28 Morning Running Quotes to Get You Motivated and Moving
Whether you’re already a morning runner or you’re hoping to establish a new habit, you’re sure to find some morning run quotes below to encourage you.
1. “There is something magical about the stillness of the morning and the feeling of accomplishment after a good run.”
– Unknown
2. “Every morning in Africa, a gazelle wakes up. It knows it must outrun the fastest lion or it will be killed. It doesn’t matter whether you’re the lion or the gazelle – when the sun comes up, you’d better be running.”
– Christopher McDougall, Born to Run author
3. “The morning run is my time to clear my head, set my intentions for the day, and remind myself that I am capable of accomplishing my goals.”
– Unknown
4. “The morning run is my time to reflect, plan, and prepare for the day ahead.”
– Unknown
5. “Runners are made when no one is watching.”
– Unknown
6. “A morning run is the perfect way to start the day feeling energized and ready to conquer whatever comes your way.”
– Unknown
7. “Running early in the morning really gets the day going.”
– Unknown
8. “Run in the morning…before your brain figures out what your body is doing!”
– Unknown
9. “Runners wake up before the sun.”
– Unknown
10. “While you were sleeping, I was running.”
– Unknown
11. “Running in the morning has me appreciate all the choices that come later in the day. The choices I make after running seem healthier, wiser and kinder.”
– Deena Kastor, U.S. Olympian
12. “When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive – to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love.”
– Unknown
13. “Shoutout to all the people who wake up early to shine before the sun does.”
– Unknown
14. “The morning breeze on my face makes me feel alive. The run gives me time to think. The sweat on my shirt is a reminder that I am working for something.”
– Unknown
15. “Some days you just have to create your own sunshine.”
– Unknown
16. “Morning runs are like a cup of coffee for the soul.”
– Unknown
17. “Wake up early, work hard, stay focused, and make it happen.”
– Unknown
18. “My feeling is that any day I’m too busy to run is a day that I’m too busy.”
– John Bryant
19. “The morning run is my chance to start each day with a clear mind and a grateful heart.”
– Unknown
20. “The morning run is a time to clear your mind and focus on the present moment. Embrace the peace and solitude it brings.”
– Unknown
21. “The morning run is a chance to be grateful for another day and to start it off on the right foot.”
– Unknown
22. “Running is the quickest endorphin hit I can get. I like to do it really early in the morning, before everyone gets up. It gives me a clear head and sort of resets the clock. It’s like, ‘OK, I got that out of the way. Now I can deal with people.’”
– Julie Bowen, actress
23. “The morning run is a ritual that sets the tone for the rest of the day. Embrace it.”
– Unknown
24. “My morning run is the in-between space of yesterday’s forgotten problems and today’s beautiful possibilities.”
– Unknown
25. “The morning is the best time for a run because the body is rested and the mind is fresh.”
– Unknown
26. “The morning run is a powerful reminder that you can accomplish anything you set your mind to.”
– Unknown
27. “Every morning is a chance to start anew and run towards your goals with renewed energy and determination.”
– Unknown
28. “Running clears my mind, and gives me a reason to get out of bed in the morning.”
– Unknown
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Running coach Christine Luff is an RRCA-certified running coach, ACE-certified personal trainer, sports nutrition specialist, and youth fitness specialist. She coaches runners of all levels, from beginners to advanced, who are training for races, from 5Ks to marathons.
