“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
“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.” IfsDifferentMovingSportsKnownInvolvedActiveOlympian Author:Allyson Felix
“I think it's very important, even if you're not in organized sports, but just to be active, to be healthy.” IfsThinkingImportantSportsHealthyActiveOrganizedOrganized Sports Author: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.” IfsNeedsChildrenStillsPlayCertainSportsParentEnjoyMilitaryTypeInvolvedExcellenceSettingSettingsAthletic Author:Allyson Felix
“Jackie Joyner-Kersee is actually someone I have a personal relationship with and who continues to do amazing things in her community. I continue to be inspired by her. If I can emulate myself after someone it's her and I just hope to have that effect on my community and continue to go on to do things like she has.” IfsI CanCommunityEffectsGoes OnInspiredAmazing ThingsEmulatePersonal RelationshipsJackieBe Inspired Author: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.” IfsMeanFeelingsBigsWould BeRaceAcceptingReadyNervousRoutineRacing 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
