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30 Mantras That Will Keep You From Quitting

Say it, and you’ll start to believe it.

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Running is as much mental as it is physical. That’s why experts often recommend adopting a mantra (or several) as a tool to fight fatigue and the internal struggles that come with it. A mantra helps to ground a runner, and reinforce their focus and belief in their own ability. We’ve gathered 30 of our most inspirational favorites, as well as a collection of our best writing on the art and science of mantras, for those looking to learn more.

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Jacob Meschke
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Jacob joined Runner’s World and Bicycling as an editorial fellow after graduating from Northwestern University in 2018, where he studied journalism. His work focuses mainly on news and service pieces for both audiences, with the occasional foray into longer feature work and product reviews. He especially loves to highlight the journeys of unique runners and riders doing amazing things in their communities.

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