“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.” IfsThinkingKnowsTryingHardGoalStepsHard WorkCompetitors Author: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.” PeopleThinkingWorldFeelsYearsHardWinningFourPressureFour Years Author:Allyson Felix
“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.” EndsHardAbleTurnsOpportunitySidesMomMy Mom Author:Allyson Felix
“I don't feel that Shaunae Miller cheated me because she didn't break any rules or anything like that, but I do feel like it's a very difficult way to lose. Having worked so hard and I know that that was such a close race, it just kind of made it even harder to deal with defeat just because of how it was done. But I don't think that she had any ill intention by it or did it on purpose. I think it just kind of happened.” ThinkingKnowsWayFeelsKindMadeHardDonePurposeDifficultLosesDealsRaceBreakHappenedHarderIntentionDefeatIllMade ItCheated Author: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.” KnowsMayHardSportsCaughtCheatingFrustratedHard Things Author: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.” IfsKnowsWayGivingSometimesHardHelpingHappensRunningPainFightingFunPlansGroupsMeetingsHaving FunExtrasPlusMotivatedWorkoutFatigueGroup Of FriendsStay Motivated Author:Allyson Felix
