"I have learned that track doesn't define me. My faith defines me. I'm running because I have been blessed with a gift.“


-Allyson Felix

posted in faith


I have learned that track doesn't define me. My faith defines me. I'm running because I have been blessed with a gift.

Other Quotes You Might Like

Discover more inspiring quotes from our collection

"The most important lesson that I have learned is to trust God in every circumstance. Lots of times we go through different trials and following God's plan seems like it doesn't make any sense at all. God is always in control and he will never leave us."

-Allyson Felix

trustView Quote
"I spend around two and half hours on the track every day running and another 2 hours in the weight room lifting weights with my strength coach."

-Allyson Felix

strengthView Quote
"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

momView Quote
"The most important lesson that I have learned is to trust God in every circumstance. Lots of times we go through different trials and following God's plan seems like it doesn't make any sense at all. God is always in control and he will never leave us."

-Allyson Felix

godView Quote
"My faith inspires me so much. It is the very reason that I run. I feel that my running is completely a gift from God and it is my responsibility to use it to glorify him."

-Allyson Felix

faithView Quote
"I grew up in a Christian home with amazing parents."

-Allyson Felix

amazingView Quote

More Quotes About faith

Explore other inspiring quotes in this category

"Testimony is an integral part of the Black religious tradition. It is the occasion where the believer stands before the community of faith in order to give account of the hope that is in him or her."

-James Hal Cone

faithView Quote
"I believe though I do not comprehend, and I hold by faith what I cannot grasp with the mind."

-Saint Bernard

faithView Quote
"I've always had great faith in the Man Upstairs."

-Wayne Newton

faithView Quote
"Faith is a higher faculty than reason."

-H. C. Bailey

faithView Quote
"I've always had great faith in people."

-Wayne Newton

faithView Quote
"I'm an enormous fan of people who have had a lot of faith in themselves, and been on a tremendous journey."

-Joanna Trollope

faithView Quote