Before me, sprinters retired at 23 or 24. I run because I still like it, I can make a living, and I feel I was born to do it. And because people tell me I can't do it. — Evelyn Ashford Copy Share Image
I am thrilled to be 31, still running and having my daughter watch me even if it is on TV. — Evelyn Ashford Copy Share Image
I was single-minded and I had tunnel vision. Now it's time for a change. — Evelyn Ashford Copy Share Image
The fastest way to get me to go out and do something is to tell me no way I can do it. — Evelyn Ashford Copy Share Image
I want to combine a business major with studies in clothing and textiles. — Evelyn Ashford Copy Share Image
I can't run forever. I decided to go back to school for my degree, because I know now there's more to life than track. — Evelyn Ashford Copy Share Image
I can feel the wind go by when I run. It feels good. It feels fast. — Evelyn Ashford Copy Share Image
Now, I talk to athletes who answer questions with a 'yeah'. I realize I used to do that. Or they answer very quickly and… — Evelyn Ashford Copy Share Image
Whatever muscles I have are the product of my own hard work and nothing else. — Evelyn Ashford Copy Share Image
When I'm running fast, I don't feel anything, it's effortless, it's like my feet don't even touch the ground, it's like I'm flying. — Evelyn Ashford Copy Share Image
I've noticed that since I've been pregnant I see babies everywhere. I love talking to them. I never used to really like kids that… — Evelyn Ashford Copy Share Image
I take pride in everything I do. I don't want to be handed anything. I want to earn it. — Evelyn Ashford Copy Share Image
