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Allyson Felix
Age: 38
Born: 1985
Born: November 18
Athletics Competitor
Sprinter
Track And Field Athlete
LA
California
Allyson Michelle Felix
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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.
Allyson Felix
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
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.
Allyson Felix
I am a big believer in visualization. I run through my races mentally so that I feel even more prepared.
Allyson Felix
The pressure is hard. You get - the world is only watching every four years, and I think lots of people feel like they have to win in that time frame.
Allyson Felix
I don't have a sprinter's body.
Allyson Felix
I love the relays. Track is such an individual sport, so it's fun to do something together.
Allyson Felix
For me, my faith is the reason I run. I definitely feel I have this amazing gift that God has blessed me with, and it's all about using it to the best of my ability.
Allyson Felix
I was a disruptive child.
Allyson Felix
Most people don't think about plyometrics when they think about powerful strength. But I do lots of them to build mine.
Allyson Felix
As you get older, there are going to be a few more challenges, but thankfully I'm still feeling good.
Allyson Felix
What's really heavy on my heart is fighting physical inactivity.
Allyson Felix
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.
Allyson Felix
I know that I wasn't bred to be an Olympian. I didn't start running until high school, and I just stumbled upon to.
Allyson Felix
Right now I'd say my favorite fashion designer is Zac Posen.
Allyson Felix
I always want to give more than I gave yesterday.
Allyson Felix
My mom always has this amazing ability to always see the best in a situation.
Allyson Felix
I feel like my name completely does not belong on that list [of great athlets], but I'm completely grateful for everything that they [Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Florence Griffith-Joyner and even Wilma Rudolph] have done.
Allyson Felix
For me, there's a lot of expectations and you want to be able to live up to them.
Allyson Felix
I know that they [Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Florence Griffith-Joyner and even Wilma Rudolph] have paved the way and they have been a source of inspiration.
Allyson Felix