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There are moments that aren't great. And I think it's amazing for people to be able to have some insight, to be able to see the support system and what really happens.
Allyson Felix
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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 majored in elementary education, and I have a passion for kids.
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Jackie Joyner-Kersee is actually someone I have a personal relationship with and who continues to do amazing things in her community. I continue to be inspired by her. If I can emulate myself after someone it's her and I just hope to have that effect on my community and continue to go on to do things like she has.
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I never let track define me. That's something that's really important to me.
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Being a role model is a privilege.
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I've heard so many stories of young girls watching the Olympics and being inspired by it, and they want to do it now, and that's really cool.
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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 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 know that I wasn't bred to be an Olympian. I didn't start running until high school, and I just stumbled upon to.
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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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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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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 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 was a disruptive child.
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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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