Running is not just a physical activity, but it’s also a great source of inspiration, motivation, and laughter. Some people find humor and wit in running that makes the entire experience enchanting and bearable. For all the running enthusiasts who love to lace up, hit the trails, and also enjoy a good laugh, here are some of the popular funny running quotes.
Funny running quotes
- “Why couldn’t Pheidippides have died here?” – Unknown
- “The only reason I would take up jogging is so that I could hear heavy breathing again.” – Erma Bombeck
- “If you start to feel good during an ultra, don’t worry, you will get over it.” – Gene Thibeault
- “I go running when I have to. When the ice cream truck is doing sixty.” – Wendy Liebman
- “If found on ground, please drag to finish line.” – Unknown
- “I often hear someone say I’m not a real runner. We are all runners, some just run faster than others. I never met a fake runner.” – Bart Yasso
- “My doctor told me that jogging could add years to my life. I think he was right. I feel ten years older already.” – Milton Berle
- “Running is a mental sport…and we’re all insane!” – Unknown
- “I don’t run to add days to my life, I run to add life to my days.” – Ronald Rook
- “A good run is like a cup of coffee. I’m much nicer after I’ve had one.” -Unknown
- “The trouble with jogging is that the ice falls out of your glass.” – Martin Mull
- “Running won’t solve all your problems. But then again, neither will housework.” – Unknown
- “I don’t believe in joggers. You ever seen a jogger smiling? It’s a pain nobody should endure.” – Peter Griffin
- “God made running so that man could have free therapy and connect with nature.” – Unknown
- “Jogging is very beneficial. It’s good for your legs and your feet. It’s also very good for the ground. If makes it feel needed.” – Charles Schulz
- “If you see me collapse, pause my Garmin.” – Unknown
- “If I pass out, please note my time.” – Unknown
- “Whoever said, ‘nothing tastes as good as skinny feels,’ has clearly never had cupcakes. Or wine. Or chocolate.” – Unknown
- “There are many challenges to long distance running, but one of the greatest is the question of where to put one’s house keys.” – Gabrielle Zevin
- “If God invented marathons to keep people from doing anything more stupid, the triathlon must have taken him completely by surprise.” – P.Z. Pearce
These funny running quotes not only celebrate the joy and humour of running but also the struggles that come along with it. They remind us to take a moment, to breathe, and enjoy the run. After all, life is not just a marathon, but also a race where you should always keep your sense of humor intact!