Allyson Felix Quotes & Sayings (Page 2)

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

“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.”

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

“I'm really laid back but I still like to dress up sometimes.”

“Right now I'd say my favorite fashion designer is Zac Posen.”

“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!”

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”