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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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Allyson Felix
Age: 39
Born: 1985
Born: November 18
Athletics Competitor
Sprinter
Track And Field Athlete
LA
California
Allyson Michelle Felix
Track
Fun
Sports
Individual
Together
Something
Love
Relays
Sport

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I never let track define me. That's something that's really important to me.
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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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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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For me, there's a lot of expectations and you want to be able to live up to them.
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I grew up in my mom's third grade classroom and always helping her, and I also got a passion for kids that way.
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I majored in elementary education, and I have a passion for kids.
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I never let track define me. That's something that's really important to me. That's what I do and it's what I love, but I think by having other things I'm passionate about and interested in, it helped me to come back. It helped me to have renewed love for the sport by being able to step away and then come back.
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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 am a big believer in visualization. I run through my races mentally so that I feel even more prepared.
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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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