“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
“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.” KnowsRunningSchoolHigh SchoolOlympian 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 know that they [Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Florence Griffith-Joyner and even Wilma Rudolph] have paved the way and they have been a source of inspiration.” KnowsWayHas BeensInspirationSourceJackieFlorenceSource Of InspirationRudolph Author: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.” KnowsWishSportsPermitHeels Author: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.” ThinkingKnowsKidsSportsExploring 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
