Evelyn Ashford Quotations

When I'm running fast, I don't feel anything, it's effortless, it's like my feet don't even touch the ground, it's like I'm flying.

I always want to be the best and if I can't, I don't want to run.

I have a nice family and I'm well rounded.

I want it all. Fame, fortune and all the commercials there are to do.

I was single-minded and I had tunnel vision. Now it's time for a change.

I've noticed that since I've been pregnant I see babies everywhere. I love talking to them. I never used to really like kids that much. I guess it comes out of you naturally.

I believe in women. I believe in myself. I believe in my body.

Now, I talk to athletes who answer questions with a 'yeah'. I realize I used to do that. Or they answer very quickly and you stand there trying to come up with another question to ask. I've seen both sides and it's been very educational.

Before me, sprinters retired at 23 or 24. I run because I still like it, I can make a living, and I feel I was born to do it. And because people tell me I can't do it.

I can't run forever. I decided to go back to school for my degree, because I know now there's more to life than track.