Running mantras can help you stay calm and strong during a difficult run.

These are some of my favorite mantras that I have used in races with varying degrees of success.

10 Running Mantras to Own Your Next Race

Running Mantras: Just Keep Swimming

Just keep swimming.

Running Mantras: There will be a day when I can no longer run. Today is not that day.

There will be a day when I can no longer run. Today is not that day.

Running Mantras: Earth Below Me, Sky Above Me, Fire Within Me

Earth below me. Sky above me. Fire within me.

Running Mantras: Run the mile you're in

Run the mile you’re in.

Running Mantras: This is what you came for - Scott Jurek

This is what you came for. – Scott Jurek

Running Mantras: Suck it up, Buttercup!

Suck it up, Buttercup.

Running Mantras: You were strong enough to get this far. You are strong enough to keep going.

You were strong enough to get this far. You are strong enough to keep going.

Running Mantras: Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional.

Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional.

Running Mantras: I can do hard things.

I can do hard things.

Running Mantras: PR or ER!

PR or ER!

What’s your favorite running mantra?