This study aims to explore the types of motivation, social support, and self-talk involved in the social psychological nature of collegiate runners. An exploration of past research paired with a theoretical study will work to illustrate the areas of research that have already been touched on in this field of sport sociology, as well as work to illustrate the areas still untouched by scholarly work. A data analysis and discussion of results will give a new perspective on the role motivations as well as other factors play in the lives of the collegiate runner.