Motivational and Funny Running Quotes

Whether you're trying to establish a running habit or training for a marathon, reading running quotes can help you stay motivated to keep running. Check out these lists of running quotes for some inspiration.

Check out these great running quotes from Asics, the running shoe and apparel company.

When you need a little inspiration to keep running, keep these motivational running quotes in mind.

Get some laughs and motivation from these funny running quotes.

Running a marathon is an experience that's difficult to put into words. But these notable people from the running world manage to describe the physical and mental challenges of the 26.2-mile race.

Here are some short quotes about running that you can think about during runs, or use to boost your running motivation.

Here are more running quotes about the physical and mental challenges of running a marathon.

Get some laughs from these funny running quotes.

If you need a little inspiration, keep some of these motivational running quotes in mind. Although not all these quotes were originally about running, their meanings definitely can apply to the sport.

Get motivated with these running quotes from famous runners.

Marathon runners love to read signs along the race course to help break the monotony. If you're planning on watching a marathon, make some signs -– the runners will love you for it. Here are some ideas for funny spectator signs.

Marathon runners could definitely use some inspiration during their race. Here are some inspirational quotes for to use for your marathon spectators' signs.

Many runners run races to test their performance or stay motivated to keep running. Here are some motivational running quotes about the challenge of racing, whether you're running a 5K, 10K, marathon, or other distance.

During a marathon, most runners have doubts. But reading the perfect sign at the perfect moment can help put those fears out of their heads. Here are some of those spectator signs that can really help marathoners through a rough spot.

Read these running quotes about running hills to get inspired to tackle the inclines and other tough running workouts.

Many runners use motivational quotes or short phrases known as mantras to help get them through runs. What are your favorite running quotes?

Keep some of these motivational quotes in mind if you need a little inspiration. Although these quotes weren't originally about running, their meanings definitely can apply to the sport.

Get inspired with these quotes about perseverance from famous athletes, coaches, and other notable people.

Get inspired with these quotes about goal setting from famous athletes, coaches, and other notable people.

Great runners are an inspiration to watch, but they all say a lot of inspirational things. Get motivated with these running quotes from Olympic greats.

Get inspired with these running quotes from running legend Steve Prefontaine.

Get inspired with these quotes from running legend Jesse Owens.

Running wruiter and speaker John "the Penguin" Bingham has inspired hundreds of thousands of people to run for fun, fitness, and self-affirmation. Here are some classic running quotes from John Bingham.

Get inspired with these quotes from the late Dr. George Sheehan, a best-selling author from the 1970s running boom:

Get inspired with these running quotes from American running great Bill Rodgers, winner of four Boston and four NYC marathons.

During a marathon, most runners have doubts. But reading the perfect sign at the perfect moment during a marathon can ease your fears or at least distract you from discomfort. Share some quotes or funny sayings you've seen on during a marathon or other race.

Get quotes about the New York City Marathon, a 26.2-mile race held the first Sunday in November.

Check out these funny running quotes on running T-shirts.

Runners love to express themselves on their shirts. Do you have any running shirts with funny or inspirational slogans or quotes on them? Or have you seem memorable running shirt slogans while running? Share them your funny or inspirational running T-shirt slogans here.

One way runners express themselves is with slogans or running quotes on their T-shirts. Here are some motivational running slogans or quotes seen on runner's T-shirts.

Runners like to express themselves with clever slogans on their T-shirts. Here are some motivational running slogans or quotes seen on runner's T-shirts.

Read inspiring and thought-provoking running quotes from running shoe companies -- such as Nike, New Balance and Asics -- if you're looking for some running motivation.

Get inspired to run with these running quotes from famous female runners.

Read running quotes from running legend Grete Waitz, the 9-time winner of the New York City Marathon.

Many actors, musicians, writers, politicians and other famous people run for exercise and fun, sometimes right alongside other runners in marathons. Here are some quotes about running from celebrities.

Some runners are extremely passionate about their sport and they're happy to share it with others. Here are some running quotes about how much runners love running.

Nike is known for powerful, motivational quotes in their print ads. Here are some Nike running quotes to get you inspired to run.

Read motivational running quotes from women's distance running legend Joan Benoit Samuelson.

Get inspired with these running quotes about embracing pain and pushing through it.

Lessons about running can often be applied to the rest of your life, and vice versa. Get inspired with these thought-provoking about running and life.

If you're training for a long distance event such as a marathon, read these quotes about long distance running to get inspired.

These motivational quotes are about winning, which doesn't necessarily mean being the first runner to cross the finish line.

Here are some running quotes about the mental side of running.

Get motivated by these quotes and inspirational sayings from or about women athletes.