Training Quotes

By Richard Mitchell and Mogsy Ford

Updated June 2025


Training quotes!  We all love a bit of extra motivation so we've created this page to inspire you to reach your Swimrun goals and beyond!

 CLICK HERE to find tips on the best home exercise equipment and a great link to the Body Coach online YouTube videos!

We will be adding quotes to the page as we find them so do bookmark and return.

If you have a quote to add contact us here.

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“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then is not an act but a habit.” –Aristotele


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Training Quotes

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“If you don’t find the time, if you don’t do the work, you don’t get the results.” – Arnold Schwarzenegger


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training quotes

“The body achieves what the mind believes.” – Napoleon Hill


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training quotes

Training Quotes

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“The hard days are the best because that’s when champions are made, so if you push through, you can push through anything.” – Dana Vollmer


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“The real workout starts when you want to stop.” – Ronnie Coleman


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“Push harder than yesterday if you want a different tomorrow.” – Vincent Williams Sr.


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training quotes

No-one can say the sport of Swimrun isn't a challenge!

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“Most people fail, not because of lack of desire, but, because of lack of commitment.” –Vince Lombardi


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training quotes

“If something stands between you and your success, move it. Never be denied.” – Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson


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You can purchase great motivational posters and wall art like the 4 piece canvas wall art below.  These are framed and ready to hang to inspire you in your home and either train at home or get out there for your Swimrun workout!  Click here for more details on this great product.

Training Quotes!  Never give up, always keep going...

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“Just believe in yourself. Even if you don’t, just pretend that you do and at some point, you will.” – Venus Williams


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training quotes

Do you have a Pinterest board for your training quotes?  We do!  Why not create one and save all our quotes to inspire you and others in the Pinterest world!

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“Do something today that your future self will thank you for.” — Sean Patrick Flanery


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One for the ladies......

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“Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going.” – Jim Ryun


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training quotes

Training Quotes

training quotesSwimrun is definitely not an easy sport!

“When you have a clear vision of your goal, it’s easier to take the first step toward it.” – LL Cool J


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Below is one of Mogsy's favorite quotes when marathon training or during the race!

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“When I feel tired, I just think about how great I will feel once I finally reach my goal.” – Michael Phelps


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“If it doesn’t challenge you, it doesn’t change you.” – Fred DeVito


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“The only bad workout is the one that didn’t happen.” – Unknown


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And after our training we are often ready for a beer or a wine!  Definitely after a race!!

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We hope you enjoyed these quotes! Don't forget to contact us if you have a favorite to add.



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