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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
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Allyson Felix
Age: 39
Born: 1985
Born: November 18
Athletics Competitor
Sprinter
Track And Field Athlete
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California
Allyson Michelle Felix
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I am a sprinter, and I love to go fast. It's very difficult for me to be patient and follow a race strategy or conserve energy.
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Parents have to understand, that even if their child isn't showing athletic excellence in a certain sport, they still need to be involved. They don't need to be involved in a military type of setting, they just need to get out and play and enjoy themselves and find it themselves.
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I'm an athlete who's very determined and I understand sacrifice.
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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.
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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 majored in elementary education, and I have a passion for kids.
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I think every genius person has a bit of insanity.
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I never let track define me. That's something that's really important to me.
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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 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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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 love the relays. Track is such an individual sport, so it's fun to do something together.
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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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I definitely think I put more pressure on myself. I can be hard on myself and super-critical and very rarely satisfied or happy. I am my biggest critic.
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As you get older, there are going to be a few more challenges, but thankfully I'm still feeling good.
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Being a role model is a privilege.
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It was not until the end of my freshman year in high school that I thought I could really have a future in track and field. I definitely did not think I could make it to the Olympics back then, though I was just focused on making it to the state finals!
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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'm passionate about my sport and grateful that I get to do it for a living.
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