Is it possible I can make it to the Olympics in 2016?

Question

I'm a 23-year-old male and hardly exercise. Whenever I join the local gym I don't have the motivation to keep going or don't have the money. I want to train to become a runner. Some of the Olympians in the China olympics have inspired me to give it a shot. I've never really been a runner before. What steps do I need to take in order to be a good track runner? I am not a healthy eater either. I am really dedicated to do this. Is it possible, if I train really hard, I can make it to the 2016 olympics running track? Please give me some feedback.

Answer 1

Anything is possible, you'll need to check what body type you have.  Tall and skinny usually make great distance runner, short and stocky make great sprinter.  Usain Bolt is the exception to this rule.   You being 23, I hope you're of the tall variety.  Since sprinters are usually younger, distance runners can be slightly older.  Endurance usually don't peak until you're in the early 30.  You do have to be extremely motivated, turn your life 180 degrees.  Watch what you eat, train train train...look at it this way, train like mad, if you don't make it to the Olympics, you'd still end up in very good shape.

Answer 2

Err o.o;; Well if you say you dont have the motivation to keep going im not so sure. Only a hand full of people end up taking part in the olympics and theyve normally worked their butts off all their lives :x

Answer 3

I think that if you worked hard enough anything can happen. And if not you will be in way better shape.

Answer 4

dude heres my advice work your *** off dont give up find a trainer when u need motivation just think of something or someone who will help u make it through

Answer 5

IT IS LIFE THERE IS NOTHING YOU CAN'T DO JUST TRY HARDER

SOME OF PEOPLE WERE LAUGHING AT ME AND SAYING I WON'T MAKE IT TO FOOTBALL IN HIGH SCHOOL TEAM I JUST GAVE IT A TRY AND MADE

(THIS IS MY ADVISE NEVER GIVE )

Answer 6

Youre dreaming, dude.