“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.”
"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."
- Allyson Felix
Courage
"I am a big believer in visualization. I run through my races mentally so that I feel even more prepared."
- Allyson Felix
Creativity
"I always want to give more than I gave yesterday."
- Allyson Felix
Growth
"The more I train, the more I realize that it's not about the medals. It's about the journey and the person I become."
- Allyson Felix
Growth
"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."
- Allyson Felix
Family
"Concentrate all your thoughts upon the work in hand. The sun’s rays do not burn until brought to a focus."
- Alexander Graham Bell
Focus
"The successful warrior is the average man with laser-like focus."
- Bruce Lee
Focus
"Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off your goal."
- Henry Ford
Focus
"The key to success is to focus on goals, not obstacles. Let this Tuesday be a day of focus."
Focus
"If you can’t do something, then don’t. Focus on what you can."
- Shiroe
Focus