Have a Worry-Free runDisney Virtual 5K With Race Day Mantras From Disney’s The Lion King!

Be prepared for the race of a lifetime as you set out on your runDisney Virtual Series miles this summer! Jeff Galloway, official runDisney training consultant, shares the importance of overcoming mental blocks during your race by finding your “mantra.” Choose a phrase or two that can help boost your attitude to power on and make it to the finish line.

For a little inspiration, we’ve taken to the characters of the classic animated film, "Disney’s The Lion King," for phrases that will having you grinning mane to mane during your at-home miles:

"It's times like this my buddy Timon here says: You got to put your behind in your past." -Pumbaa

"He lives in you." -Rafiki

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"Remember who you are." -Mufasa

"Hakuna Matata – It means no worries." -Pumbaa

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“So whenever you feel alone, just remember that those kings will always be there to guide you. And so will I.” – Mufasa

"Oh yes, the past can hurt. But from the way I see it, you can either run from it, or learn from it." -Rafiki

For more race day tips from Jeff Galloway, head to the Training tabon runDisney.com. Need a little race day warm-up fit for a (lion) king? Check out these exercises paired to "Disney’s The Lion King," which is now available to stream on Disney+.

What will be your race day mantra? Share with us in social using #runDisneyVirtual in Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.