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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
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Allyson Felix
Age: 39
Born: 1985
Born: November 18
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Track And Field Athlete
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Allyson Michelle Felix
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I never let track define me. That's something that's really important to me. That's what I do and it's what I love, but I think by having other things I'm passionate about and interested in, it helped me to come back. It helped me to have renewed love for the sport by being able to step away and then come back.
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I am a big believer in visualization. I run through my races mentally so that I feel even more prepared.
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