“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
“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'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
“I am a big believer in visualization. I run through my races mentally so that I feel even more prepared.” FeelsBigsRunningRacePreparedAthleteBelieverVisualizationInspirational Career Author:Allyson Felix
“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.” EnergyDifficultRaceStrategyPatientBe PatientSprinters Author:Allyson Felix
“My mom is great and I make sure that we pray together before every race. She helps me put everything in perspective and remind me of the real reason I run.” RealReasonHelpingRunningTogetherRacePerspectiveMomPrayingMy MomHelp Me Author:Allyson Felix
“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.” ImportantDifferentAbleRaceBlockDistractedStadiumsSprint Author:Allyson Felix
