As runners, we’ve seen it before – people who put phrases or words on their clothing for all to see during a race. Some are funny others are meaningful – either in a broad sense or for the person themselves.
Even Runner’s World has a commentary about what they called the ”runner-as-billboard phenomenon.” Some people really get into it. Others don’t even know it’s an option. I think it personalizes a complete stranger you may run by (or who may run passed you!) and makes you think about something else while your struggling with your run and might even make you laugh along the way.
So, with our marathon just 11 days away, I’d like to start the conversation about the possibilities for our shirt verbiage. Of course, my sister Cecilia has her own brand of humor. She’ll have to comment on this post with some of her classics.
For consideration:
- Pain is temporary, quitting lasts forever.
- Do or do not, there is no try. By Yoda
- Just keep swimming, swimming… Dory on Finding Nemo
- I am a turtle.
- Me tortoise, you hare.
- Weebles wobble but they don’t fall down.
- Who says girls aren’t tough?
Now a mantra is a little different. Or it could be the same thing as what you have on your shirt. This is something you say to yourself, out loud or not, that motivates you and keeps you going. When I ran my 20 mile run 2 weeks ago, my mantra was, “I am a turtle.” It was appropriate and made me laugh.
Some others include:
- I got this hill.
- One more mile.
- Be tough.
You can also occupy your mind with other exercises:
- Count your blessings.
- Write a story in your head.
- Repeat a song or sing out loud.
- Count or do mental math.
- Pray the rosary.
- Dedicate each mile to someone and pray for them.
So please comment on this post and share your ideas for shirt sayings, mantras and mind exercises….
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