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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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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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Every moment is not great and sometimes those are the moments in which you learn the most.
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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 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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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 passionate about my sport and grateful that I get to do it for a living.
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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 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 feel like I'm always going to be me. It always goes back to being the person that I am. And I hope that will never change.
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Right now I'd say my favorite fashion designer is Zac Posen.
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I'm really laid back but I still like to dress up sometimes.
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I don't have a sprinter's body.
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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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I can be a voice. I can use my platform to help the younger generation. I think it's really important for them to understand how to do things the right way, and not just in sports, in life in general.
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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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My mom always has this amazing ability to always see the best in a situation.
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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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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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Philippians 1:21 is very special to me because it helps to keep my life centered.
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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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