Marathon Mantras

for race day— what are yours?

I went into this marathon today with four mantras— Ease, Focus, Push, and Believe.

I split the marathon up into four 10ks with a mantra for each to focus on. It was the best advice my coach gave me when I started working with him and I still use it today.

I normally write it on my hand but needed gloves at the start line so used my arm. I learned today that writing on a hand is way easier than on a forearm.

Race day mantras

What are your mantras for race day? Feel free to share in the comments below.

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         Four Mantras 

Mile 3 
Ease in—settle 
Adrenaline rush— legs want to go
Runners zoom bye  
Ease, Ease  
Blue marker says 
Run your race
Keep a steady pace.

Mile 9 
Focus— eyes ahead 
Runners in front, a
giant orange maple tree too 
Hydration time-check
Feeling strong 
what a view. 

Mile 15
Push is the 
mantra. 
Pick it up a bit— 
You're an athlete 
with true grit.

Mile 23 
Believe, Believe 
Dig deep, GO! 
You're right on track 
Don't hold 
nothin' back. 

Cheers louder 
with each step. 
A BQ in sight 
Finish strong—
All your might!