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What's really heavy on my heart is fighting physical inactivity.

Allyson Felix

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Allyson Felix
Age: 38
Born: 1985
Born: November 18
Athletics Competitor
Sprinter
Track And Field Athlete
LA
California
Allyson Michelle Felix
Heart
Really
Inactivity
Heavy
Physical
Fighting

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I focused solely on the sprints, dedicated my time there, got in the weight room, just really did everything I could to make sure I would be in the best position to run for gold.
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I'm an athlete who's very determined and I understand sacrifice.
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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'm just competitive. It doesn't matter what it is. I want to win.
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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 think I'm a person who is proud of my [Christian] faith and where I come from.
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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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