i am a 19 yr. old mid-distance runner that aims to shift focus on the 400m. My long term goal (5 yrs.) is to qualify for the Olympic trials for Paris 2024 in the 400m. My progression in the 400m is 1:01.2 (2017) -> 55.3 (2018) -> 50.49 (2019). Assuming the trials standard is the same for Tokyo and Paris, do you think it's possible to hit the standard of 44.90 by 2024?
0%, sorry
Chances of hitting the Olympic standard depends on the event. For you, I'd say you're better off trying to get either the 800 or 1500 standard. Since your aerobic system has more ability to adapt to training. If you have been working on your speed for years and can only run 50.49. Your chances of taking another 5 seconds is close to zero.
LOL
0% chance.
The 400m has been more of a secondary event. I've been focusing on the 800m, but have seen more progression in my 400m (only went from 2:27->2:01 in the same time span) I think that if I actually focus on the 400m (I don't even know how to use blocks. lol) maybe I'd have a better chance than what I currently have. Thoughts?
Still zero, even if you learn to use blocks. That's not the problem at all.
You should be focused on trying to make a college team instead.