Allyson Felix

Athlete

1985-11-18

Allyson Felix is an American retired track and field sprinter and one of the most decorated athletes in world championship and Olympic history. She competed primarily in the 200 meters and 400 meters.

Quotes by Allyson Felix

I grew up in a Christian home with amazing parents.
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The 200 meters is my baby. To me, it's the perfect distance. It's still a true sprint, but it unravels more. You get to enjoy the race a little bit more than the 100.
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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 don't have a sprinter's body.
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Before a race, I block out what's going on in the stadium. It's different for everyone. But for me, I've always been able to block it out. For a sprint race, it's important not to get distracted.
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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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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 spend around three hours on the track and two hours in the weight room, five or six days a week.
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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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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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