You are a long distance runner You can feel the pain in your side Yet you must run on You are a long distance runner Keep your face in the wind And you'll soon be home I can see the strain on your face Keep your eye on the goal and you'll win the race Up from the gun — you are no sprinter The soles of your feet are on fire Yet you must run on You came to run — that's why you entered So put one foot in front of another 'Till your race is won I can see the pain on your face Keep your eye on the goal and you'll win the race You are a long distance runner When others are falling away Your race begins You are a long distance runner When others are falling away Your race begins You are a long distance runner The Spirit that strengthens your soul Will ensure that you win