Motivation. It's that invisible muscle that propels you forward, like an internal GPS. It guides your actions from the early stages of intention to the success of reaching the goal. Without motivation, your time in triathlon will likely be short, set aside like last year's foray into crocheting matching sweaters for family photos.
Some of us are externally motivated – those shiny medals gleam in the corner of our eye, the podium beckons us to prove our worth. Others are more intrinsically motivated, spurred by the process, the consistency and the satisfaction of meeting the metric or mastering a skill. I dare say it takes a balance of both, combined with grit, determination, and a rock-solid plan, to succeed in triathlon.
Our motivation to succeed can be fueled with many different tools, but a good motivational quote or a solid mantra can be just enough to give you that edge.
One successful age-grouper triathlete and coach, Amy Woods, reminds herself to race happy, because if you don't find joy in it, it isn't worth doing. Angela Naeth, pro triathlete and coach, says, "Show up and see what you've got." Still others say, "I don't have to do this – I get to do this!"
In this article, we're going to talk through some of the best triathlon-inspired and IRONMAN quotes to keep us going when the going gets gritty.
Best triathlon quotes for training consistency
Hero workouts don't make you a successful triathlete. It's how you train, day after day after day. It's slowly and steadily building strength and muscle, VO2 Max and training adaptations. It's daily nutrition strategies, hydration, and increasing your endurance to prevent injury, get stronger and faster, and grow that grit. These inspirational triathlon quotes will help you stay consistent in your training.
