Quote

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

Change background

T
T
T

Change font

TAGS & TOPICS

Allyson Felix
Age: 39
Born: 1985
Born: November 18
Athletics Competitor
Sprinter
Track And Field Athlete
LA
California
Allyson Michelle Felix
Everyone
Able
Important
Sprint
Different
Stadium
Going
Stadiums
Always
Distracted
Block
Race

More quotes by Allyson Felix

Image
I'm just competitive. It doesn't matter what it is. I want to win.
Allyson Felix
Image
Most people don't think about plyometrics when they think about powerful strength. But I do lots of them to build mine.
Allyson Felix
Image
I majored in elementary education, and I have a passion for kids.
Allyson Felix
Image
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
Image
My speed is a gift from God, and I run for His glory. Whatever I do, it all comes from him.
Allyson Felix
Image
And as long as I'm passionate about the sport, I'm able to do that and I'm happy, then I would love to do another Olympics. I'm just going to see how I'm feeling.
Allyson Felix
Image
I think every genius person has a bit of insanity.
Allyson Felix
Image
As you get older, there are going to be a few more challenges, but thankfully I'm still feeling good.
Allyson Felix
Image
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
Image
I always want to give more than I gave yesterday.
Allyson Felix
Image
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
Image
I had worked so hard that was my opportunity. And my mom was just able to turn it around for me. She helped me to be able to see the other side of things and that this is not the end for me.
Allyson Felix
Image
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
Image
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
Image
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
Image
Being a role model is a privilege.
Allyson Felix
Image
What's really heavy on my heart is fighting physical inactivity.
Allyson Felix
Image
My dad's a pastor and a seminary professor, my mom, she has such great faith.
Allyson Felix
Image
I think I'm a person who is proud of my [Christian] faith and where I come from.
Allyson Felix
Image
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