Often the mental aspects of running can far outweigh the physical. If you're not in the right mindset, then you're probably going to have a rough run. Sometimes even when you are in the right mindset, other factors (illness, weather, heat, unexpected killer hills, etc.) can turn the most determined runner into a weeping puddle. That's when having a mantra is vital. Being able to repeat something strong and meaningful to remind you what you're all about can many times lift you up and enable you to do superhuman things.I want to know the running mantras you use to get through the rough spots. During this week (5/4-5/9), email your running mantras to me at runnerdudeblog@yahoo.com. My running buddies, The BlueLiners, are helping me select the top 10 most original mantras. On 5/10, I'll post on the blog a Running Mantra Poll listing the top 10 mantras selected by the group. Then you'll have the rest of that week to vote on your favorite of the top 10 mantras. On Sunday, May 17, the winning mantra will be announced. The winner will receive a $50 gift certificate to Road Runner Sports!
