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I am a big believer in visualization. I run through my races mentally so that I feel even more prepared.
Allyson Felix
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Allyson Felix
Age: 39
Born: 1985
Born: November 18
Athletics Competitor
Sprinter
Track And Field Athlete
LA
California
Allyson Michelle Felix
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I myself am frustrated in just where sports are at. It's a hard thing when you're out there working every day, and you know that someone else is cheating and they may not necessarily get caught.
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If I wasn't active and involved in different sports and just moving around, I wouldn't have even known that I had the potential to become an Olympian.
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My speed is a gift from God, and I run for His glory. Whatever I do, it all comes from him.
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I try to think about my goals. I think about my competitors-I know they're working hard, and if they are, I have to work hard too. I have to be one step ahead of them.
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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.
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I want to run for eternal glory and track is great, but it's not what life is all about.
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My mom always has this amazing ability to always see the best in a situation.
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I always want to give more than I gave yesterday.
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I don't have a sprinter's body.
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I always look back to my first Olympic medal in 2004 in Athens. I was very new to the sport, and it was my first big win at the Olympics.
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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.
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I'm passionate about my sport and grateful that I get to do it for a living.
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For me, it's really important to be able to compete on the highest level.
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I think that kids aren't even exploring the option of sports anymore, and they don't even know what they could do.
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I have learned that track doesn't define me. My faith defines me. I'm running because I have been blessed with a gift.
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My faith is the reason I run - it calms my heart and makes everything feel like a lift. My speed is definitely a gift from Him, and I run for His glory. Whatever I do, He allows me to do it.
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I focused solely on the sprints, dedicated my time there, got in the weight room, just really did everything I could to make sure I would be in the best position to run for gold.
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Jackie Joyner-Kersee is actually someone I have a personal relationship with and who continues to do amazing things in her community. I continue to be inspired by her. If I can emulate myself after someone it's her and I just hope to have that effect on my community and continue to go on to do things like she has.
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