Allyson Felix Quotes

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• Everyone sees the glory moments, but they don't see what happens behind the scenes.

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  Behind The Scenes, Moments, Glory

  "Exclusive: Allyson Felix, The Best to Ever Do It". Interview with Sylvia Snowden, www.ebony.com. September 13, 2016.

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• Every moment is not great and sometimes those are the moments in which you learn the most.

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  Sometimes, Moments

  "Exclusive: Allyson Felix, The Best to Ever Do It". Interview with Sylvia Snowden, www.ebony.com. September 13, 2016.

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• I always want to give more than I gave yesterday.

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  Yesterday, Giving, Want

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• 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.

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  Mean, Race, Feelings

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• 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.

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  Trust, Important, Lessons

  Interview with Mary Fairchild, www.thoughtco.com. March 24, 2017.

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• I have learned that track doesn't define me. My faith defines me. I'm running because I have been blessed with a gift.

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  Running, Blessed, Track

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• 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.

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  Hard Work, Thinking, Goal

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• My speed is a gift from God, and I run for His glory. Whatever I do, it all comes from him.

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  Running, Speed, Glory

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• 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.

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  Sports, Thinking, Voice

  "The Tavis Smiley show", www.pbs.org. October 25, 2012.

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• 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.

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  Running, Workout, Fun

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• I'm just competitive. It doesn't matter what it is. I want to win.

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  Winning, Want, Matter

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• I am a big believer in visualization. I run through my races mentally so that I feel even more prepared.

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  Running, Athlete, Race

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• I definitely think I put more pressure on myself. I can be hard on myself and super-critical and very rarely satisfied or happy. I am my biggest critic.

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  Thinking, Critics

  "The Road to Rio". Interview with Avery Stone, www.yahoo.com. August 3, 2016.

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• I'm an athlete who's very determined and I understand sacrifice.

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  Athlete, Sacrifice, Determined

  "Exclusive: Allyson Felix, The Best to Ever Do It". Interview with Sylvia Snowden, www.ebony.com. September 13, 2016.

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• 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.

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  Running, Heart, Calm

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• 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 enjoy your passions. I love running—but I also love the movies, relaxing on the beach, shopping and spending time with my friends. Enjoying my life helps me enjoy my running.

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  Running, Beach, Passion

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• 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.

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  Running, Blessed, Reason

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• There are moments that aren't great. And I think it's amazing for people to be able to have some insight, to be able to see the support system and what really happens.

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  Thinking, Support Systems, People

  "Exclusive: Allyson Felix, The Best to Ever Do It". Interview with Sylvia Snowden, www.ebony.com. September 13, 2016.

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• Being a role model is a privilege.

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  Role Models, Roles, Privilege

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• Philippians 1:21 is very special to me because it helps to keep my life centered.

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  Special, Helping, Special To Me

  Interview with Mary Fairchild, www.thoughtco.com. March 24, 2017.

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• 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.

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  Running, Responsibility, Inspire

  Interview with Mary Fairchild, www.thoughtco.com. March 24, 2017.

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• 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 will never change.

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  Never Change, Feels, Persons

  "Exclusive: Allyson Felix, The Best to Ever Do It". Interview with Sylvia Snowden, www.ebony.com. September 13, 2016.

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• 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.

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  Block, Race, Important

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• I think every genius person has a bit of insanity.

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  Thinking, Insanity, Genius

  "The Tavis Smiley show", www.pbs.org. October 25, 2012.

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• As a female athlete, you're always fighting to be on a level playing field with your male counterparts. But I believe the Olympics is great for young girls; they get to be exposed to so many different sports and to these really strong women. It's an opportunity to showcase what we do, which is something that men get the opportunity to do on a pretty regular basis.

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  Girl, Sports, Strong Women

  "The Road to Rio". Interview with Avery Stone, www.yahoo.com. August 3, 2016.

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