Allyson Felix
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Biography
Allyson Michelle Felix is an American track and field athlete who competes in the 100 meters, 200 meters and 400 meters. Over 200 metres, she is the 2012 Olympic champion, a three-time world champion (2005–2009), and a two-time Olympic silver medalist.
"I think a have so much fear about speaking out or just having an opinion on something."
"I wanna be the perfect"
"Motherhood is the thing that has touched me the most, really normalizing mothers in sport and women not having to choose between that part of life and staying in their professions"
"Becoming a mother and looking at my daughter and the world she’ll grow up in helped me find my voice and speak on some things I would’ve shied away from before."
"We must see this clearly for what it is—a maternal health crisis. That is why we must continue to fight to protect the lives of every woman and every mother in our nation"
"I grew up in a Christian home with amazing parents."
"My faith inspires me so much. It is the very reason that I run. I feel that my running is completely a gift from God and it is my responsibility to use it to glorify him."
"I have learned that track doesn't define me. My faith defines me. I'm running because I have been blessed with a gift."
"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."
"My mom is great and I make sure that we pray together before every race. She helps me put everything in perspective and remind me of the real reason I run."
"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."
"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."
"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 sense at all. God is always in control and he will never leave us."
"Try to think of working out and healthy eating as a lifestyle. Rather than go on a diet or try a crazy exercise routine, try making them something you do every day."
"I think that kids aren't even exploring the option of sports anymore, and they don't even know what they could do."
"Most people don't think about plyometrics when they think about powerful strength. But I do lots of them to build mine."