I’d like to imagine that we are all insanely motivated triathletes every single day, but let’s be real. There’s times that you might not feel like training or that you might suffer a setback that’s got you feeling down. That’s where these inspirational triathlon quotes come in handy.
Whenever my tri mojo starts to falter and it’s affecting my training (whether physically or mentally), I like to read these to give myself a good dose of motivation. I’ve picked out 10 of my favorites to get you pumped up.
Some are triathlete quotes from the best in the industry (think Ironman champions), and some are just great quotes that happen to also apply to triathlon. Some are inspirational and some are a dose of reality. Either way, they can help!
You can print them out and put ‘em on your fridge, pin them on Pinterest, or pick your favorite to set as your phone background. Whatever helps remind you that you are sure AF (as fudge) one awesome triathlete.
15 Inspirational Triathlon Quotes For When You’ve Lost Your Tri Mojo
1. “You can quit if you want, and no one will care. But you will know the rest of your life.” – John Collins
2. “You can keep going and your legs might hurt for a week or you can quit and your mind will hurt for a lifetime.” – Mark Allen
3. “The difference between who you are and who you want to be is what you decide to do.” – Unknown
4. “A winner is a loser who was willing to fail and get up, fail and get up, fail and get up, fail and get up and win.” —Peter Zafra
5. “Some sessions are stars and some sessions are stones, but in the end they are all rocks and we build upon them.” – Chrissie Wellington
6. “The only easy day was yesterday.” – Navy SEALS
7. “Success in the sport is, above all else, about enduring suffering.”– Chris McCormack
8. “You put me in a race where there’s a lot on the line, especially when people tell me ‘you can’t win’, or ‘you’re too small’, you tell me those things and I’ll find a way to prove you wrong.” – Mirinda Carfrae
9. “It’s supposed to be hard. If it wasn’t hard, everyone would do it…The hard is what makes it great.” – Tom Hanks in A League of Their Own
10. “If it’s hurting me, it’s killing them” – Sebastian Kienle.
11. “You can have results or excuses, but not both” – Unknown
12. “Strive for progress, not perfection.” – Unknown
13. “Until you face your fears, you don’t move to the other side, where you find your power.” – Mark Allen
14. “Everything is hard, before it is easy.” – Goethe
15. “Triathlon doesn’t build character, it reveals it” – Unknown
Share with me: Do you have any favorite inspirational triathlon quotes or fitness quotes? Which of these gives you an instant dose of motivation?
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I love inspirational quotes!! I need to use the “You can have results or excuses, but not both” quote with some of my clients lol
Haha everyone needs that kick in the pants sometimes 😉
These are great for runners too!
Yes, totally!
Awesome quotes here. I’m no triathlon but I’m totally motivated!
Ha, no need to be a triathlete to be inspired by them! Totally applicable to multiple forms of fitness, work, and life.
These are great -some of my favorites!
Thank you! 🙂
These are some of my favorite quotes. Especially the one from League of Their Own. <3
I love that one too! Back in college I had to write a speech and that quote was a big part of it. I love that line.
These inspirational triathlon quotes are such a great way to give yourself motivation when you’re in a low spot! It’s hard to pick a favorite because each one is so motivating!
Yay, glad you found them inspiring Jessica!
Love these. Some great lines to keep moving when things get tough!
Yes! We all need some motivation here and there.
This is such a great and timely post for me to come across as I get down to business with my Ironman training! I LOVE all of these quotes!!
Woo woo! Get it girl! I’m always SO impressed by Ironman athletes.
Love these. Thanks for sharing!
Sure thing! Thanks for stopping over here and reading them 🙂
Great quotes. It’s always good to have these around to stay motivated.
Thanks Natalie! Glad you enjoyed them.