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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
Disruptive
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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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It was all kind of a whirlwind at the beginning. I didn't really realize that I had a special gift from God. It was probably towards the end of high school in my senior year when things really started to come together and I realized that I had more potential and that I could do this as a career and that the Olympics were a possibility.
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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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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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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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I think every genius person has a bit of insanity.
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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 am a big believer in visualization. I run through my races mentally so that I feel even more prepared.
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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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I want to run for eternal glory and track is great, but it's not what life is all about.
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Philippians 1:21 is very special to me because it helps to keep my life centered.
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Everyone sees the glory moments, but they don't see what happens behind the scenes.
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I don't have a sprinter's body.
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I've got to make sure I'm keeping weight on.
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My dad's a pastor and a seminary professor, my mom, she has such great faith.
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I always want to give more than I gave yesterday.
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My mom always has this amazing ability to always see the best in a situation.
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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 grew up in a Christian home with amazing parents.
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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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