Allyson Felix Quotes & Sayings

Try to think of working out and healthy eating as a lifestyle. Rather than go on a diet or try a crazy exercise routine, try making them something you do every day. — Allyson Felix

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

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

I grew up in a Christian home with amazing parents. — Allyson Felix

I spend around three hours on the track and two hours in the weight room, five or six days a week. — Allyson Felix

For me, there's a lot of expectations and you want to be able to live up to them. — Allyson Felix

What's really heavy on my heart is fighting physical inactivity. — Allyson Felix

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

I focused solely on the sprints, dedicated my time there, got in the weight room, just really did everything I could to make sure I would be in the best position to run for gold. — Allyson Felix

I majored in elementary education, and I have a passion for kids. — Allyson Felix

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

I love the relays. Track is such an individual sport, so it's fun to do something together. — Allyson Felix

If I wasn't active and involved in different sports and just moving around, I wouldn't have even known that I had the potential to become an Olympian. — Allyson Felix

I always look back to my first Olympic medal in 2004 in Athens. I was very new to the sport, and it was my first big win at the Olympics. — Allyson Felix

I'm really laid back but I still like to dress up sometimes. — Allyson Felix

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 that someone else is cheating and they may not necessarily get caught. — Allyson Felix

It was not until the end of my freshman year in high school that I thought I could really have a future in track and field. I definitely did not think I could make it to the Olympics back then, though; I was just focused on making it to the state finals! — Allyson Felix

I spend around two and half hours on the track every day running and another 2 hours in the weight room lifting weights with my strength coach. — Allyson Felix

I grew up in my mom's third grade classroom and always helping her, and I also got a passion for kids that way. — Allyson Felix

I've heard so many stories of young girls watching the Olympics and being inspired by it, and they want to do it now, and that's really cool. — Allyson Felix

I was a disruptive child. — Allyson Felix

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

The 200 meters is my baby. To me, it's the perfect distance. It's still a true sprint, but it unravels more. You get to enjoy the race a little bit more than the 100. — Allyson Felix

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

My dad's a pastor and a seminary professor; my mom, she has such great faith. — Allyson Felix

Most people don't think about plyometrics when they think about powerful strength. But I do lots of them to build mine. — Allyson Felix

I've got to make sure I'm keeping weight on. — Allyson Felix

I think it's very important, even if you're not in organized sports, but just to be active, to be healthy. — Allyson Felix

I think every genius person has a bit of insanity. — Allyson Felix

Being a role model is a privilege. — Allyson Felix

I don't have a sprinter's body. — Allyson Felix

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

I know that I wasn't bred to be an Olympian. I didn't start running until high school, and I just stumbled upon to. — Allyson Felix

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

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

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

I love a great pair of jeans and a nice blouse. — Allyson Felix

You know, I love wearing heels. I wish I could wear them all the time, but, you know, my sport doesn't really permit it. — Allyson Felix

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

I am a sprinter, and I love to go fast. It's very difficult for me to be patient and follow a race strategy or conserve energy. — Allyson Felix

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

The pressure is hard. You get - the world is only watching every four years, and I think lots of people feel like they have to win in that time frame. — Allyson Felix

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

I want to run for eternal glory and track is great, but it's not what life is all about. — Allyson Felix

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. — Allyson Felix

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

I always want to give more than I gave yesterday. — Allyson Felix

Right now I'd say my favorite fashion designer is Zac Posen. — Allyson Felix

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

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

Parents have to understand, that even if their child isn't showing athletic excellence in a certain sport, they still need to be involved. They don't need to be involved in a military type of setting, they just need to get out and play and enjoy themselves and find it themselves. — Allyson Felix

I never let track define me. That's something that's really important to me. — Allyson Felix