Whether you’re a serious long distance or marathon runner or just somebody who likes to run for fitness, these positive affirmations for runners can help. Using running affirmations helps to get your brain on board to help you achieve your running goals.
Positive affirmations are a useful tool that can be used to help in just about any area of your life and running, especially long distance running that requires grit and mental toughness, is an activity in which affirmations can be particularly helpful and powerful.
If you’ve not used (or heard of) positive affirmations before, you can find out everything you need to know about them and how to use them, here. If you’re familiar with them, read on for our long list of affirmations for runners.
When Should You Use Running Affirmations?
You can make use of these positive affirmations for running in a few different ways. You can use them daily (preferably twice a day) to help with your training, you can use them before a big race, marathon or running event to prepare your body and mind for the challenge ahead, or you can even use them while you run.
Positive affirmations are used like a mantra that you say over and over again. By repeating your affirmations over and over and using them consistently, you can actually make changes in the neural pathways of your brain.
These positive changes can help to make running easier for you, both mentally and physically! It sounds too good to be true, I know, but positive affirmations really can be almost magical if you practice using them consistently.
Affirmations For Runners
Below I’ve grouped the running affirmations into 3 different categories – ‘Running Affirmations’ for general positive affirmations useful to all runners, ‘Pre Race Affirmations’ to practice and use right before a big race, marathon or event, and ‘Positive Affirmations To Use While Running’ which, as the name suggests, would be the types of affirmations or mantras you could repeat over and over while you’re actually running to get that extra mile out of your run.
Running Affirmations
- I can do hard things.
- I am getting stronger with every run.
- I love running.
- Running is my ‘me time’.
- It is normal for me to run long distances.
- I am a natural runner.
- I am a fast runner.
- Running comes naturally to me.
- My stamina is constantly increasing.
- My stamina increases every time I run.
- It is easy for me to run.
- I enjoy running.
- I am committed to my training.
- I am an athlete.
- I am a highly skilled athlete.
- I naturally have strong athletic abilities.
- I have a very high level of endurance.
- I was born to run.
- I am excited to run.
- I am always excited to go running.
- I get a natural high from running.
- I am motivated to run.
- My stamina increases each time I run.
- Running makes me happy.
- I am a dedicated runner.
- Each run makes it easier to run further and faster.
- I have a body built for running.
- I am looking forward to running every day.
- I always look forward to my daily run.
- I enjoy running every day.
- My endurance is continuing to grow.
- I am in the process of becoming an elite runner.
- Being a runner is easy for me.
- I am a naturally talented runner.
- I have a naturally high endurance.
- Running comes naturally to me.
- Running makes me feel alive.
- I am naturally motivated to run.
- I enjoy the natural high I get from running.
- I naturally have amazing stamina.
- Endurance and stamina come naturally to me.
- I am dedicated and determined.
- I appreciate my body.
- My body is amazing.
- I am grateful for my running ability.
- I take care of my body.
- I listen to my body.
- I am proud of how fast I can run.
- I am proud of how far I can run.
- Each day I run a bit further.
- Each day I run a bit faster.
- I can achieve anything I set my mind to.
- I am working hard and improving with every run.
- I enjoy going for a run.
- Every day in every way, I am getting better and better.
- I am getting stronger and stronger with every mile.
- I am getting faster and fitter with every mile.
- I am becoming a better runner.
- I run with joy and enthusiasm.
- I am a joyful runner.
- I am an enthusiastic runner.
- Running marathons is normal for me.
- I am a good marathon runner.
- I am a consistent marathon runner.
- I love running hills.
- Running is my therapy.
- I push my body and allow time for healing and recovery.
- I am excited to run right now.
- I will have an excellent run today.
- I love going for a run.
- I am proud of myself for exercising regularly.
- I am dedicated to creating a fitter, stronger body.
- My muscles are strong and resilient.
- I am dedicated to reaching my fitness goals.
- I love how I feel after a run.
- Running helps me to sleep better.
- I am becoming stronger both mentally and physically.
- I am motivated to enjoy an active lifestyle.
- I can feel myself getting fitter.
- I show my body love and respect.
- I have a strong mind and body.
- Each day I am moving closer to achieving my goals.
- I love how I feel after a long run.
- I choose to run regularly.
- Running has a positive effect on my mind.
- Running renews and energizes me.
- I am committed to running every day.
- I am reinforcing my mental strength every time I run.
- I love my daily run.
- I feel stronger and fitter each day.
- I am fit.
- It is normal for me to stay motivated during my run.
- Running is part of my daily life.
- Running is fun.
- Running is fun and revitalizing.
- Running is my favorite thing to do.
- I choose to run.
- Running is a part of my routine.
- It is normal for me to run regularly.
- Running long distances is easy for me.
- Running fast is easy for me.
- I have incredible endurance.
- I am in the process of learning to love running.
- I am an excellent marathon runner.
- I am a natural born runner.
- I am able to run long distances effortlessly.
Pre Race Affirmations
- I am powerful.
- I am confident.
- I can do this.
- I am ready.
- I am focused and ready.
- I am determined.
- I am determined to win.
- My legs are like springs.
- I am a winner.
- I am faster than the wind.
- I am focused on winning.
- I am focused on achieving a PB.
- I am a lightning fast runner.
- I am an amazing runner.
- I have trained, I am determined, I will win.
- I am a fast runner.
- I will do my best.
- I am unstoppable.
- I am an unstoppable force.
- I deserve to reach my goal.
- I face every challenge with confidence.
- I am a champion.
- I am fast and strong.
- This is my time.
- I am prepared, focused and ready.
- I am strong, confident and motivated.
- I am strong, tireless and endurable.
Positive Affirmations While Running
- I have the energy to finish this run.
- I have the endurance to finish this run.
- I can do this.
- I feel amazing when running.
- Faster and further.
- I have found my rhythm.
- My energy is boundless.
- My energy increases with every step.
- I can happily run all day.
- I love watching the miles (kilometers) go by.
- I feel good.
- Strong mind. Strong body.
- I can do hard things.
- I am grateful for every mile (kilometer).
- I will finish this run with joy and gratitude.
- Happy thoughts. Healthy body.
- I believe in myself.
- I know I can.
- I can and I will.
- Keep going.
- I trust in my body to keep running.
- Every mile gives me a smile.
- I am a strong runner.
- I am filled with energy.
- I feel great.
- I always finish strong.
- I am relaxed and focused.
- I am proud of myself for getting this far.
- Step by step, I am creating my ideal body.
- I am fit. I am healthy. I am strong.
- With every mile I am getting stronger.
- I know I can do it.
Whether you’re running for fitness, training or just for pleasure, these running affirmations will make your run even more pleasant and enjoyable!
Pick a few of the affirmations that really resonate with you and how you are feeling, or how you would like to be feeling, and then start using them regularly. If you can’t find any in our long list of affirmations that truly meet your needs, you can write some yourself.
Just remember to keep the sentiment of your statement positive, you want your brain to make positive changes so you need the message to be positive.
So, rather than saying “I am not in pain”, your affirmation should be “I feel great”, otherwise your brain might only register the “pain” part of the former message and therefore keep feeling the pain.
Oh, and if you think you need help with your fitness in general before you really tackle these affirmations for runners, you might also like to use these fitness affirmations to make sure your body is in tip top shape before you tackle any longer runs.
Use the ‘Positive Affirmations While Running’ like a mantra you repeat over and over with every step – a bit like The Little Engine That Could, but rather than “I think I can”, it’s better to use “I know I can, I know I can…” or “I can do it. I can do it…”.
If you’re consistent and diligent with practicing your positive affirmations for runners you’ll soon start to find that those running miles tick over faster and easier each time you run. Just like your running training, consistency is key – keep up the good work and you’ll reap the rewards!
