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I had worked so hard that was my opportunity. And my mom was just able to turn it around for me. She helped me to be able to see the other side of things and that this is not the end for me.

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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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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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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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The biggest way I stay motivated is to run with a group of friends. Sometimes it's hard to get going by yourself, but if you have a plan and a meeting time, you know this run will happen for sure. It's a way to have fun - while also getting in a workout. Plus it distracts from pain, helps you fight fatigue, and gives you that extra push.
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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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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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I know that they [Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Florence Griffith-Joyner and even Wilma Rudolph] have paved the way and they have been a source of inspiration.
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I'm an athlete who's very determined and I understand sacrifice.
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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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For me, there's a lot of expectations and you want to be able to live up to them.
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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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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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