Marathons are grueling; that’s why it’s essential to make them a bit more fun! Especially if you have run a marathon yourself or know someone who has run a marathon, many of these quotes will be very recognizable. We have selected the 15 funniest quotes and will now share them with you.
1. “Running a marathon felt like I played in a very rough football game with no hitting above the waist.”
2. “How do you know if someone ran a marathon? Don’t worry, they’ll tell you.”
3. “The most difficult thing about a marathon? Working it into every conversation for the next year.”
4. “1% of the population will run a marathon in their lifetime; it’s their obligation to talk about it so the remaining 99% will know what they’re missing.”
5. “No doubt a brain and some shoes are essential for marathon success. Although if it comes down to a choice, pick the shoes. More people finish marathons with no brains than with no shoes.”
6. “Running a marathon takes balls, other sports just play with them.”
7. “Unless you are standing at mile 26 or 26.1, please do not hold a sign saying “YOU’RE ALMOST THERE”!”
8. “You know you’re a runner when… You’re sore from running a marathon and already plan to register for next year’s marathon.”
9. “I just ran a marathon! This medal and wine are the only things I will be lifting for the next week!”
10. “Any idiot can run, but it takes a special kind of idiot to run a marathon.”
11. “I’m not shallow. I don’t run marathons for the medals. I run for the bragging rights, feeling of superiority, and the right to put an end to any triple layer chocolate cheesecake that dares to defy me.”
12. “Congratulations on finishing your first marathon yesterday. And good luck with walking down stairs the rest of the week.”
13. “You know you’re a runner when 10 minutes after a half-marathon you think, “Maybe I should switch to 10Ks. This is killing me!” And an hour later you’re looking up FULL marathon websites!”
14. “Marathoners: Life is too easy. I must find a way to make it much much harder.”
15. “Running a marathon is easy – it’s just like going for a walk. Only your shoes are on fire, and the ground is on fire and everything’s on fire because you’re in hell.”
Lifestyle coach [5+ years of fitness experience]