You know those runs where you can kind of predict how the whole run is going to feel during the very first 10 steps? That happened this morning. I didn’t sleep well because Billy was gone studying (I guess studying for the patent bar and being an intern is a little stressful and takes some time) until late and I always get sucked into reading until really late when I am by myself.
Oh and the brownies. I don’t think those were very helpful…brownie hangovers= the worst.
I had a hard run on the schedule and I am stubborn so I wasn’t going to skip it. I knew I was in trouble during the warm-up mile but I decided to focus on THE MILE I was in and not even think about the next one. I repeated over and over again, just get through this mile and it helped me so much to finish strong and not worry about ‘how am I going to do this for x more miles?’
Splits: 7:45, 7:13, 7:12, 6:42, 6:41 and last 1.5 @ 7:11ish. Followed by a little cool down because I still had a few minutes until Billy was leaving so I took advantage of it and did a slow jog.
I like this little tradition of mine that I do right after my run when Brooke is still snoozing. Stretching and Ellen.
This below picture is NOT to show you my oatmeal but to show you how tired I was after this run. A) I couldn’t even put my t-shirt on correctly. Inside out and backwards. (I hate being in a sweaty tank because it makes me freezing so I change as soon as I get home). B) I couldn’t even eat breakfast without spilling a few times on myself. We will see how the rest of this day goes.
The sad part is that I spilled five more times on myself after I took the picture.
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The FedEx man brought us a package a while ago The FedEx man always makes us happy because he brings the best stuff. The package contained all sorts of goodies and Brooke was shocked about how much goodness came out of that backpack from NOW Foods. The slender sticks (what Brooke is playing with) are really helping me to drink more water (remember how that was a goal of mine?) because they are delicious. The grape flavor is my favorite.
Don’t you just want to jump into this bag? I was excited to try stuff out from their Real Foods section and they did not disappoint. The Raw Energy Nut Mix had the perfect mix of nuts and raisins and made for easy snacks. Great for a boost of energy at my ‘3 o’clock and I am ready to go to bed’ time.
One lucky reader will get a backpack full of goodies from NOW Foods!!! Good luck!
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To enter giveaway from NOW Foods tell me what one of your favorite running mantras is or leave a comment saying anything you want!!! You could even just say, ‘I want to win!’
Giveaway ends on Sunday June 16th!!!
987 comments
Erin
I would say my mantra for running right now is “I *can* do this!”
Brandi
My Favorite Running Mantra:
If you can run 13.1 you can run these ____ miles. Don’t give up on showing haters how strong you are.
Jessica R
Would love to win!!
Betsy
My mantra during a long run is to count my steps (1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8…2,2,3,4,5,6,7,8) it especially helps me on hills! :)
Kate H.
I try to think “just keep running because if you walk it’s going to take that much longer for this to finally be over.”
Lindsey
I love running! Really! I do! I hope I win too!
Caitlin
I think I just tell myself to just keep going. I started to think 1mt1mt the other day. which means “one more thing, one more time”. Google it. :)
Everything there looks yummy! Even the backpack. ;)
Jess
I want to win!!!
Hilary
My running mantra is always-“just enjoy yourself and do the best you can”.
Jennifer
My mantra during a long run is I start singing Gloria Gaynor’s song “I Will Survive” through my head.
Kami
When I am having a hard time getting through a run, I like to distract myself by setting small milestones. For example, I will tell myself to see how I feel once I have hit 3 miles, 30 minutes, and 300 calories (per the Garmin). Once I hit all 3 of those milestones, I go to 4 miles, 40 minutes, and 400 calories. I obviously don’t hit all 3 of those at the same time, because my pace is faster than a 10 min mile and I am not necessarily burning 100 calories every 10 minutes or every mile. It is just a weird mind game I play with myself!
Candice
After coming back from an injury, my favorite mantra is “every step is a blessing/privilege.”
Melanie
I want to win! :)
Sonya
My montra, just one foot in front of the other. My son always says “pain is weakness leaving the body” :)
Wendy Diedrich
My favorite running mantra is: “Come ON; I’ve felt worse!”
Tiffany
One foot in front of the other, one foot in front of the other…
Lauren Appel
Favorite Running Mantra is “You’ve Got This!”
Alexis Fisher
“You are stronger than you think you are. Keep going!”
mel
running mantra – running is faster than walking
Kristen B.
I want to run a marathon!
Rachael Ann
I want to WIN! I love now foods!
Cassidy
I want to win!:)
Nathan
My running mantra is “If you don’t finish this workout, you can’t eat your Ice Cream.” Gets me every time!
Jamie H.
“5 more minutes, I’ve got this!!”
SherryC
I’d love to win.
Dori
Don’t stop never give up.. To a little tune in my head;) I REALLY wanna win!!!!!!
Christina
2 things, I want to win! and Brooke is SO CUTE!
Kyra
I listen to music while I run, so I usually say “just get through this song.”
Ashley
My Mantra right now is “rest, heal, patience” I’ve had IT band troubles the past month and can’t run. I already signed up for the Chicago marathon in October and I’m scared I won’t be able to train safely for it!
Rebecca S
I want to win!!
ali moll
I don’t have a running mantra, because I don’t really run regularly! I’m planning to start though! I am 3 weeks out from ACDF surgery on my C5-C7 discs. My goal is to run a 1/2 marathon next summer! Oh, and by the way….YOU always inspire me to try running! Thanks Janae!
Erin
The faster you get there the faster you’re done!
Tina
I try to think “make the most of this run so you’re not disappointed” but when I start off and struggle first thing in a run then I lie to myself and think “I’ll just do one mile”. I know that once I get through that first mile then I’ll warm up. I love the saying “you can be sore tomorrow or you can be sorry”, so true! I would love to win these goodies!!!
Katie S.
I want to win! I love food. :)
stephanie
It’s not a mantra, but someone taught me the “I win!” game for when you’re tired.
Find a spot ahead that’s not too far off (like a lamp post) and when you reach it, tell yourself “I win!” The benefit is you’re constantly winning during your run ;)
Emily
I want to win! :)
Emily M
This mantra is from my younger brother who was a hardcore soccer player in high school and college. He had intense 2aday trainings in the HOT & HUMID summers of St. Louis. One time when we were running together and I wanted to stop for a break he said, “You’re not dying, you’re just uncomfortable.” It’s short, meaningful, and a good reminder when I’m having an off day and want to quit :)
Katey
Favorite Mantra: You’re one step closer than you were!
Then I usually start fantasizing about the food that they are going to have at the finish line.
meg
“this is supposed to hurt.” once i accept my uncomfortableness, its a lot easier to get over it.
Wendy
Want to win!!!
nerri @LaPetiteRunner
I needed a good mantra this morning! I cut my run to 3 miles and the entire last mile I just kept telling myself that if I didn’t stop it would be over in a few more minutes. That backpack looks AMAZING!
jen
Sometimes I sing the following song over and over again because it has such a great rythm. “I can do all things thru Christ who stregthens me.” Repeat line 2 times and restart. I think it is an old song I learned in Awanas way back when
Jessica @ Life As We Know It
My favorite running mantra is “Keep pushing…always.”
Presh
Running mantra! “Keep pushing. You got this!”
sue
maybe not the best idea, but i start counting down by 1/10 of a mile..
Allie
my favorite running mantra is either, “the sooner you run, the sooner you’re done,”… that or “just shut the eff up and run” (for those painful, dead legged runs)
Melissa C
I want to win! I’m trying to eat more “real” foods!
[email protected]
I have the words. “you can do anything” on my running ID bracelet. Helps me when I think I want to stop.
Jen @ Life Gets Two Thumbs Up
My running mantra is “not fast, not last.” :)
Jen Blake
“think about how great you will feel as soon as you’re done!”
Nicole D.
My running mantra is usually just counting “1,2,3,4,1,2,3,4….” It’s distracting, but I don’t have to think too hard at the same time.
Elyssa
“physical over mental” and “ice cream!”
Melanie
In high school we used to say “My cells are happy, my cells are well!”
PJ runs
I don’t have a specific mantra, but I tell myself to keep moving forward.
Meredith B.
Awesome giveaway! My workout mantra is “you can do it! think of how great you’ll feel after!”
Meghan
I too use “one mile at a time” and it helps!
Kimberly
When I’m doing anything less than 26.2 miles I just keep telling myself “this is nothing, I’ve done 26.2 before” & to keep moving.
Anne
“Remember how crappy you feel when you don’t stick it out?!?! You got this!”
Blaire @ Just Been Running
My favorite running mantra is: You can do anything for a mile (and that usually adds up to a few miles :))
Thank you!!
Kashi @ Cape Island Runners
that looks awesome! lately i have been working on speed and shorter races so my workouts can be pretty tough. as i feel tired and am trying to maintain pace i tell myself “fight it! fight it!”
“it” being the urge to slow down and stop!
Julie R.
I want to win!
runinboise
What a fun giveaway! I usually tell myself to just keep going!
Liz
I take my treadmill runs a quarter-mile at a time!
Michelle N
I always have to tell/remind myself to just “breathe” for the first few minutes of EVERY run. I always put this mental pressure on myself for every run (pressure to run at a certain pace, get through a certain amount of miles, etc)…I have to just remind myself to just breathe and relax and just enjoy. Works most of the time :)
Michelle @ 3cheaprunners
My mantra lately has been…if it were easy – everyone would be doing it – but it’s not – so just keep going!
Devon
I want to win!! And Brooke is cute!!!
Melanie Kellar
Mantra: One step, one mile at a time!
I’d love to win this!
Doni
My running mantra is “Go Me! I’m faster than the people sitting on their couch.”
Kristina
I always tell myself “You got this!” And other such pep-talk-ish phrases. :)
Missy
I bet you and Brooke make the Fed Ex man happy too with your smiles.
Miranda @ Miranda in Motion
My favorite runner mantra is, “This is cheaper than therapy.” What I repeat in my head during races is, “Push harder, don’t trip.” Yep, over and over again.
Paige
I have a trip to Mexico planned for my bday in September…so that’s my motivation right now! Mission Sexy Mexy in full effect! :)
Bev
I would love to win.
Chrissy
I’m eight and a half months pregnant and it has been over 100 degrees in Las Vegas for the past few weeks. My running mantra is “I’m hot and tired. I’ll start back in the fall.” :)
Kate May
I really really really wanna win :)
Oh and my mantra right now is “You got this girl, you got this” and I say it to the rhythm of my run :)
Lindsay
When running sucks I just remind myself that I’m running and that means I’m not injured
Melissa
Ahh!! I soooo sooo sooo want to win. And I may be in love with this prize :)
And a mantra is usually, “Just keep running .. just keep running.” Based on the tune of the Nemo mantra.
Susan
I want to win! I am not running right now due to a groin injury. I will start back up in 2 weeks and I think my mantra will be “be thankful you can run”.
Christy
pick me pick me!
Gail
My running motivation is to remind myself that not that long ago, I couldn’t run a minute, let alone a mile.
Lucy
i have a different mantra every time. this morning was “keep going because it’s raining really hard!”
Mary Kay
I just pick a spot in the distance I can see and tell myself just get to that tree, or road sign, then when I get there I pick another one…. until the finish line is my final spot.
Keri
“Just one more mile!”
Meghan
My running mantra tends to be. “Almost done, almost done, don’t give up, almost done” over and over again.
Tonya Lawrence
I really WANT to win! :)
Ang
Just breathe!
Ashley
Just got 2 sports bras ready for the mail!
Lesli
My favorites are “The faster you run, the faster you’re done.” and “Why choose failure when success is an option?” :)
Anna M
It’s amazing how you’re feet will continue to move even when you stop thinking about them!
kristin
I can do it, I can do – there is a brownie at home waiting for you- now move it
Tara
I don’t have a catchy mantra. I just remind myself how I’m lapping everyone on the couch, in a bar, etc. No matter how slow I go I just tell myself to just keep going.
Amanda M.
Thru, not to…
(I use this on the days when I want to go a little further, or a little faster, so I’ll say, “just go through (past) the next stop sign, or next pole, car, mailbox, etc.. It works!
Hillary O.
I take my runs one mile at a time… that way I usually end up completing more miles than I thought I would!
Whitney
My running mantra is ‘ if you finish your run, you never have to run again in your life’. Yes, it’s a little dramatic. HAHA
Karen
I love NOW Foods!
Jane
I tell myself….”I am going to be here for awhile just settle into it.” It helps me slow down, control my breathing and pace so I have the endurance to get thru.
Beth
I stole mine from the name of a race on Valentines Day. It’s “Love the run you’re with.” It’s my reminder that on every run, no matter how it’s going, I should love it.
Sarah
Hi! My mantra is “GOOOOOOOO” Dragged out really loudly. In my head.
stephanie
“It’s not supposed to be easy!”
Renee
I want to win! And Brooke is the cutest baby ever!
Lindsay
Trail mix is my ultimate fave, ever!!
Bridee
No pain, no gain!
Lindsay
i will only regret this run if i give up now!
Kristen
My running mantra is remember you are doing this for fun!
Suzan
My mantra is “stronger than you think” because running is so mental. :) I know I am stronger than I think I am.
Toni
My favorite mantra is “JUST KEEP SWIMMING” from the infamous Dori in the movie Finding Nemo.
Hannah
My most recent running mantra is “Running transforms me!”
Kathy
Mantra: “I can do this, my legs are strong.”
(should have remembered this last weekend…I was too out of it to “mantra”!)
:-)
Brandy
If I am on the treadmill, I visualize running on a track. For some reason I feel like that makes it easier. Just one more lap!
Kim
I say the same thing, Just 1 mile, you can do Just 1 mile, each time. It helps a lot!
Katie
My mantra is “You are going to feel so good after this run!”
Sandi
My mantra : I change my thoughts…I change my world. I also lile the idea of the little engine that could : ” i think i can i think i can”.
Take pride in yourself and what you can do.
Beth @ Miles and Trials
Favorite mantra: focus on this mile that you are in. It helped me get through Boston this year, at least until I hit the wall at mile 20!
Brook
My mantra: Just Go!
Lindsy
I’d love to win!
Bobbie
Mine is almost the same except I say “Just one more minute, you can do anything for 1 minute, just one more minute.”
Erin
Brooke’s face in the picture with the trail mix is adorable!! It all looks so yummy, too!
Hannah
I try to remind myself how good I’ll feel after. If that doesn’t work, I start thinking of the food I can eat after it’s over. That seems to work.
valerie
my mantra is kind of funny. I tell myself “what’s gonna happen? are you gonna die?” haha I know i’m not gonna die so I just keep going.
also, I WANT TO WIN :D
Shawna
“Just keep going” and “breathe in, breathe out” :)
Nicole
When I’m running up a hill, I remember what one spectator told me during my first marathon: “CHEW IT UP!!” So, when I see a hill I have to beat, I just remember “CHEW IT UP!!”
Emily D.
My current mantra is ” You are strong enough, you are good enough!” I’m also using it to try and set my 3 min plank PR :)
Katherine
I remind myself of all the ice cream I can eat after I run :) I would love to win!
Maggie
I channel my inner Dory from Finding Nemo – “just keep swimming, just keep swimming”…or running. :)
Kate
I want to win.
Missy
Don’t stop or you’ll never get started again!
Crystal Ocegueda
My mantra: You can do it!
Maria
I wanna win!
Kerri C.
My training mantra is “in two, out two” which has to do with my arm pump and breath. Many years ago our local college soccer coach who was also a family friend would take me and her daughter out for runs to get us in shape for the upcoming season. She taught us the in two, out two breathing strategy and whenever I really need to dig in to my run (or my race) I repeat this over and over in my head… it WORKS!
Lauren
When I’m running outside, I like to think about how strong my legs and arms feel and ARE and how I’ve worked hard to get them there. I used to have scrawny t-Rex arms, so now when I can effectively use them to power up hills it feels GREAT! My goal by the end of the summer is to do at least one pull-up, which is much harder than it seems!
Erin Nicole
I would love to win! My fav running “mantra” is to think about my next race and how awesome I would feel running a strong race or getting a new pr!!
Amanda W
I want to win!
Jessica
“Just keep going” in the toon of Dory from Finding Nemo
Lisa
I repeat you CAN do this! You CAN do this!!!!!:)
Katie M
I’ll sing part of the Dixie Chick’s song “Ready to Run” to motivate me while running (and remind me to have some “fun, fun, fun”) :)
Luz @ 2BusyRunning
Injured at the moment :/ womp womp… so for now my mantra is “rest and recover now. kick butt later” :)
Angie N
I would LOVE to win Sunday, June 16 because that is my birthday and 23rd wedding anniversary! Thanks for the giveaway! I love your blog!
Emily
I want to win!!!!
Suzie
I would love to win!
Kelly Propst
The faster you run, the sooner you’re done!!!
Faith W
I want to win!!!
Caitlin
I’m not a big mantra person, but focus on the song that is playing.
Kandace
My mantra is from a Doors song…gotta get going now, gotta take care. May not be the correct words but they do the trick!
Kristi L
Never say never!
heather bungc
1. Brooke is SO FLIPPIN’ CUTE
2. I WANNA WIN :)
3. I just tell myself ‘mind over matter – you can do this’
Meg Snyder
My running mantra is “I will do this” and I match it to my steps. On hills I just focus on getting to the next tree, and hit repeat on a favorite song. Or I think about what I will eat when I get back!
Shannon
“Run because you enjoy it, not because you’re the best.” Always makes me feel better! :)
Kellie
I want to win!
Christy D
Run the mile you are in and don’t think, just go! Sometimes……just keep moving forward!
Breanna Me.
“If it doesn’t challenge you, it doesn’t change you!” and “If you always do what you’ve always done, you’ll always get what you’ve always gotten.”