My mom is great and I make sure that we pray together before every race. She helps me put everything in perspective and remind me of the real reason I run. — Allyson Felix Copy Share Image
When I was younger, Jackie Joyner-Kersee was a mentor to me and gave me great advice. The best was to 'work 100 percent, but enjoy every moment along the way.' Sometimes you get so in the zone, you forget to… — Allyson Felix Copy Share Image
I feel like I'm always going to be me. It always goes back to being the person that I am. And I hope that… — Allyson Felix Copy Share Image
I want to run for eternal glory and track is great, but it's not what life is all about. — Allyson Felix Copy Share Image
My faith inspires me so much. It is the very reason that I run. I feel that my running is completely a gift from… — Allyson Felix Copy Share Image
I myself am frustrated in just where sports are at. It's a hard thing when you're out there working every day, and you know… — Allyson Felix Copy Share Image
I spend around three hours on the track and two hours in the weight room, five or six days a week. — Allyson Felix Copy Share Image
I think that kids aren't even exploring the option of sports anymore, and they don't even know what they could do. — Allyson Felix Copy Share Image
Competing at the Olympics is the pinnacle of your career. Everything is amplified, and you feel so proud to represent your country. You're there… — Allyson Felix Copy Share Image
I always look back to my first Olympic medal in 2004 in Athens. I was very new to the sport, and it was my… — Allyson Felix Copy Share Image
I have learned that track doesn't define me. My faith defines me. I'm running because I have been blessed with a gift. — Allyson Felix Copy Share Image
I never let track define me. That's something that's really important to me. — Allyson Felix Copy Share Image
I focused solely on the sprints, dedicated my time there, got in the weight room, just really did everything I could to make sure… — Allyson Felix Copy Share Image
