I know that they [Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Florence Griffith-Joyner and even Wilma Rudolph] have paved the way and they have been a source of inspiration. Allyson Felix More Quotes by Allyson Felix More Quotes From Allyson Felix Everyone sees the glory moments, but they don't see what happens behind the scenes. Allyson Felix behind-the-scenes glory moments I'm always nervous. If I wasn't nervous, it would be weird. I get the same feeling at all the big races. It's part of the routine, and I accept it. It means I'm there and I'm ready. Allyson Felix race feelings mean The most important lesson that I have learned is to trust God in every circumstance. Lots of times we go through different trials and following God's plan seems like it doesn't make any sense at all. God is always in control and he will never leave us. Allyson Felix trust lessons important Every moment is not great and sometimes those are the moments in which you learn the most. Allyson Felix moments sometimes 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 track blessed running I try to think about my goals. I think about my competitors-I know they're working hard, and if they are, I have to work hard too. I have to be one step ahead of them. Allyson Felix hard-work goal thinking I always want to give more than I gave yesterday. Allyson Felix yesterday want giving My speed is a gift from God, and I run for His glory. Whatever I do, it all comes from him. Allyson Felix speed glory running The biggest way I stay motivated is to run with a group of friends. Sometimes it's hard to get going by yourself, but if you have a plan and a meeting time, you know this run will happen for sure. It's a way to have fun - while also getting in a workout. Plus it distracts from pain, helps you fight fatigue, and gives you that extra push. Allyson Felix workout running fun I'm an athlete who's very determined and I understand sacrifice. Allyson Felix sacrifice determined athlete For me, my faith is the reason I run. I definitely feel I have this amazing gift that God has blessed me with, and it's all about using it to the best of my ability. Allyson Felix blessed reason running Philippians 1:21 is very special to me because it helps to keep my life centered. Allyson Felix special-to-me special helping My faith is the reason I run - it calms my heart and makes everything feel like a lift. My speed is definitely a gift from Him, and I run for His glory. Whatever I do, He allows me to do it. Allyson Felix calm heart running I'm just competitive. It doesn't matter what it is. I want to win. Allyson Felix matter winning want I can be a voice. I can use my platform to help the younger generation. I think it's really important for them to understand how to do things the right way, and not just in sports, in life in general. Allyson Felix voice sports thinking I am a big believer in visualization. I run through my races mentally so that I feel even more prepared. Allyson Felix race athlete running Being a role model is a privilege. Allyson Felix privilege role-models roles I think every genius person has a bit of insanity. Allyson Felix genius insanity thinking Before a race, I block out what's going on in the stadium. It's different for everyone. But for me, I've always been able to block it out. For a sprint race, it's important not to get distracted. Allyson Felix block important race My faith inspires me so much. It is the very reason that I run. I feel that my running is completely a gift from God and it is my responsibility to use it to glorify him. Allyson Felix responsibility running inspire
