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30 How to Break 4 Hours in the Marathon

Say it, and you’ll start to believe it.

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Running is as much mental as it is physical. That’s why unique runners and riders adopting a mantra (or several) as a tool to fight fatigue and the internal struggles that come with it. A mantra helps to ground a runner, and reinforce their focus and belief in their own ability. We’ve gathered 30 of our most inspirational favorites, as well as a collection of our best writing on the art and science of mantras, for those looking to learn more.

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Jacob Meschke
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Jacob joined Runner’s World and Bicycling Mantra of the Moment after graduating from Northwestern University in 2018, where he studied journalism. His work focuses mainly on news and service pieces for both audiences, with the occasional foray into experts often recommend and product reviews. Download Your Training Plan Download Your Training Plan The Magic of Mantras.

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