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Perfect Timing Marathon Signs
Support marathon runners with these running quotes

By , About.com Guide

Updated October 26, 2009

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Inspiring Marathon Sign - One Foot in Front of the Other

Sign at mile 22 of the 2009 Marine Corps Marathon

Photo by Christine Luff
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:

  • "All walls have doors."

  • -Seen at mile 22 of a marathon (when some runners hit the "wall")

  • "This mile marker is farther than most people will ever reach."

  • -Can be posted anywhere beyond mile 1...

  • "There's beer at the finish line."
  • "Pain is nothing compared to what it feels like to quit."
  • "You can throw in the towel or you can use it to wipe the sweat off of your face."

  • -from Gatorade

  • "Your place in history is almost secure."

  • -Adidas sign at mile 23 of the Boston Marathon

  • "Your feet won't fail you now!"
  • "This is your moment. Celebrate the pain."
  • "One foot in front of the other. That's all."
  • "You are no longer a runner, YOU are a marathoner."

  • -Seen at Mile 25 of the San Antonio marathon

  • "Trust your training."
  • "Forget everything you've done. It's just a Sunday 10k left to do!"
    -Seen at mile 20 of the London Marathon

  • (Contributed by Dave Watson)

  • "If you walk, you'll still be hurting."
  • "FINISH"

  • -Seen at the end of every marathon

More Marathon Sign Ideas:
Inspirational Marathon Signs
Funny Marathon Signs

Have you seen other motivational or funny signs at marathons? Please email me photos of signs or sayings that would make great signs.

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