“There was a race that I was running in Mexico City and I was the only high school athlete running against grown women. It was a professional race, but I ended up winning. That was kind of a turning point for me where I felt like, "Okay, I'm pretty good at this and there's a possibility for this to be a career for me." That was a defining moment for me.” KindMomentsRunningSchoolWinningFeltRaceCitiesCareersPossibilityHigh SchoolOkayAthleteMexicoDefiningTurning PointsMexico CityDefining MomentsGrown Women Author:Allyson Felix
“My mom always has this amazing ability to always see the best in a situation. In that moment [when finished 2nd in the 200 meter race in the 2008 Olympic games] I was just completely devastated. I mean, I had worked so hard; that was my opportunity. And she 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. She's just an amazing supporter and an encouraging person and she has a unique ability to do that. And so those are the kind of things she said to me in that moment and over the next four years. When things get tough, she's always been my strength.” YearsKindPersonsSaidMomentsNextAbilityFourMomUniqueToughMy MomThat MomentFour YearsSupporterWhen Things Get Tough Author:Allyson Felix
“Everyone sees the glory moments, but they don't see what happens behind the scenes.” MomentsHappensBehindsSceneGloryBehind The Scenes Author:Allyson Felix
“There are moments that aren't great. And I think it's amazing for people to be able to have some insight, to be able to see the support system and what really happens.” PeopleThinkingMomentsHappensAbleSupportInsightSupport Systems Author:Allyson Felix
“Every moment is not great and sometimes those are the moments in which you learn the most.” SometimesMoments Author:Allyson Felix
“When I was younger, Jackie Joyner-Kersee was a mentor to me and gave me great advice. The best was to 'work 100 percent, but enjoy every moment along the way.' Sometimes you get so in the zone, you forget to enjoy your passions. I love running—but I also love the movies, relaxing on the beach, shopping and spending time with my friends. Enjoying my life helps me enjoy my running.” WaySometimesMomentsHelpingRunningPassionEnjoyForgetAdvicePercentMy FriendsSpendingBeachHelp MeZoneShoppingMentorSpending TimeJackieEnjoying My LifeGreat Advice Author:Allyson Felix
