I think you misunderstand how old most of the posters here are....I WAS an elite swimmer and if you didn't start at 10-11 years old FORGET IT.I'm pretty sure running is the same.
WhyNotGoForIt wrote:
Running is an interesting sport in the sense that a lot of the fans are training along side the athletes they watch and have dreams of one day breaking through. What's stopping you from becoming a sponsored athlete, and what training would you do in order to maximize your chances of becoming a professional runner?