How long does it take to become athletic?

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<p>Do you play an instrument, mountclimber? I’ve played the trumpet for 9 years, so I have lungs like bellows. It definitely helps when you’re running Cross Country, trust me. :)</p>

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<p>im in track since my freshmen year, and im a distance runner…track isnt like anyother sport like basketball, football, etc…for to be good in track you have to be patient, track is a sport which is all based on human capability, which differs from person to person…if you want to be good in track, you must work hard and slowly wait to get better, not something that happens in one year or even two…most track athletes do their best at their senior year, because they had 3 years of hardwork and dedication…In track not only you must overcome emotionally but mentally…when I am running that last lap of my mile, i only have one thing left, adrenaline rush, the only thing that keeps me going,and WHOLE LOTTA PAIN, but you dont give up, because the last lap is where you go all out and make it the fastest lap split out of all them because thats what going to help you be in the top…From that last lap you understand what is PHYSICAL PAIN…and then you become determined to do better the next time and overcome the pain…that is where you learn determination, once you learn that, you learn persevearance, then, AT THAT POINT your an athlete who is very athletic…TRUST ME THIS IS NOT BS ADVICE…something i learned ONLY FROM EXPERIENCE</p>

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<p>“Talent” is bullcrap. I ran 8:32 mile in my frosh year, and run 4:19 now as a senior. I got recruited by BU distance team.</p>

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<p>BestMiler1, do you go to dyestat?</p>

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<p>probably not since i dont know that that is</p>

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<p>Bad typing can’t convey much of anything.</p>

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<p>The cool thing about cross-country is anyone can do it. No matter how slow you are, you can practice with the team, you can run in meets, and if you keep it up, eventually you will be an “athlete.”</p>

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<p>It’s a logical fallacy to claim something is wrong or “bullcrap” from a personal anecdote. </p>

<p>On the same note I’ve known people who’ve played and dedicated themselves to soccer for 12+ years and they still aren’t that great while I’ve seen newcomers come in and play for 1 or 2 years and are absolutely amazing.</p>

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<p>Orange juice- did you run 4:19 indoor? That’s pretty good. What are you shooting for outdoor? My son is a Penn distance recruit.</p>

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<p>heck yea 4:19 is good…thats all state and all american time</p>

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<p>How long does it take to be athletic?
Well, i advise watching “bring it on” at least 5 times, maybe something else that is of good athletic-hollywood merit. Then, you’ll be all set.</p>

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<p>haha i am guilty of going on dyestat. it depends on ur body and genes to run “good” times, but it can take years to develop into your best shape as long as you don’t get injured in the process. craig forys of colts neck, nj has been running ever since elementary school. i raced against him when he was in 6th grade when i was in 8th grade and, needless to say, he absolutely destroyed me. im not sure what he ran in the 1600m in 6th or 7th grade, but i know he ran about 4:34 in 8th grade, then 4:15 in 9th, then 4:10 in 10th, and has run 4:05 in the 1600m leg of a distance medley relay indoors this year as a junior. even though he has obvious talent, he still has to work all year long to do well (well at least “well” according to his standards). and obviously he’s also growing which makes him faster, but that can only make you so much faster.</p>

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Isn’t that the same with any sport?</p>

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<p>I think he means like you can participate…like in basketball you may make the team but whos says you’ll play. But it cross country and track you can participate no matter what.</p>

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<p>^^ and above to that…also in many sports you have to try out to make the team…in track and cross country, its a walk in sports</p>

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<p>^ Not all the time. We have 3 sets of cuts this year for outdoor track.</p>

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<p>the good thing about track is that it so simple. u ask someone what their pr is, and from that u know how good they are. there is no subjectiveness, usullay no refs making bad calls,no excuses.</p>

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<p>Okay I’m srry but come on are you serious?! " How long does it take to become athletic?", How long does it take to get smart? Its very related. You guys are talking about simplicity of track and XC, I run both. And true the events are simple but theres actually a lot of form kinda stuff you can do to make your running a lot faster. Overall to become athletic there is no way to answer that. Like people mentioned depeneding on your personal motive, commitment, physical shape, etc. Its different for everyone. Thats why I used the smart thing as an analogy</p>

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<p>heck yea 4:19 is good…thats all state and all american time</p>

<p>Not even all-state. Because craig forys lives in my state lol
He is def. going to break 4 min mile in outdoor. Watch out Jim Ryun/Alan Webb!!</p>

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“As far as goals go for this year, Craig already has a busy schedule lined up. “I’d like to win the [State] Meet of Champions in cross country, indoor and outdoor,” he says in a calm and confident tone. “And ultimately before graduating high school, I’d like to run a four-minute mile and break nine minutes in the two-mile.” At this point in his journey, Craig sure has time on his side.” <a href=“http://www.runningtimes.com/rt/articles/?id=4574[/url]”>http://www.runningtimes.com/rt/articles/?id=4574&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>Yup . . . New Jersey eh . . . sux 4 u ;(</p>