Then you have to travel a long way to compete in the US and that costs money. In Europe, the meets aren't that far apart. I'm not doing this for money, but you've got to live. In Finland, it's easier. You could work for 5 hours a day and then train.
People are more understanding.
If I were doing this for money, I would be stressing all the time. You have to know about track to enjoy it. You really got to be in it to understand it. Copyright 2001 Southern Methodist University Athletic Department. All rights reserved.