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I majored in elementary education, and I have a passion for kids.
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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Elementary
Education
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Kids
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I always want to give more than I gave yesterday.
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You know, I love wearing heels. I wish I could wear them all the time, but, you know, my sport doesn't really permit it.
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For me, it's really important to be able to compete on the highest level.
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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.
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I don't have a sprinter's body.
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Most people don't think about plyometrics when they think about powerful strength. But I do lots of them to build mine.
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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.
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I think every genius person has a bit of insanity.
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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.
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I love a great pair of jeans and a nice blouse.
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And as long as I'm passionate about the sport, I'm able to do that and I'm happy, then I would love to do another Olympics. I'm just going to see how I'm feeling.
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Being a role model is a privilege.
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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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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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Try to think of working out and healthy eating as a lifestyle. Rather than go on a diet or try a crazy exercise routine, try making them something you do every day.
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I'm really laid back but I still like to dress up sometimes.
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I think I'm a person who is proud of my [Christian] faith and where I come from.
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I never let track define me. That's something that's really important to me.
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I've got to make sure I'm keeping weight on.
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Before a race, I block out what's going on in the stadium. It's different for everyone. But for me, I've always been able to block it out. For a sprint race, it's important not to get distracted.
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