This story is part of Peak, The Athletic’s desk covering the mental side of sports. Sign up for Peak’s newsletter here. How do you describe mental toughness? It’s a slippery term; we know what we mean ...

Motivation is the foundation of everything that you do in your athletic life. With motivation, you wouldn't go to the gym in the early morning, you wouldn't put in the time practicing your sport, and ...

Motivation is the foundation of all athletic effort and accomplishment. Without your desire and determination to improve your sports performance, all of the other mental factors, confidence, intensity ...

Reading motivational sports quotes is a great wayto remind yourself of why you started. Aside from that, reading quotes can motivate us in both tough and triumphant moments. Whether you're currently ...