Q: With enough dedication, anyone can become a strong, decent sprinter. To be world-class, however, you have to have a certain genetic predisposition to speed. Look at your family. How athletic are your parents or grandparents? Are any of your older family members professional level athletes? Think about yourself as a child. Were you always faster than other kids? Do you possess a certain untrained natural athleticism? When you are considering becoming a professional athlete, you want to begin early. Being on a team will help give you accountability in your training. You'll be able to have personalized coaching and build a community with your team. You'll get experience running on difference tracks. On a team you'll also learn to use starting blocks, which is an important part of being a competitive sprinter, as your race will be over in less than one minute, so you have to start out strong. Even if you're on a team, if you want to be a professional, you'll need to train as much as you can. You'll want to incorporate basic gym strength training like squats, bench pressing and chin-ups into your workout at least every other day for an hour. Create a basic gym routine, and try to increase your reps every week. This strength training is important because start speed is largely based on your muscle mass and overall strength in both your upper and lower body. As a sprinter, extra training is the only way to significantly increase upper body mass. Train on the track. You can often use a school track whenever it's not in use. Practice your sprints in intervals with a few minutes of rest in between. Set weekly time goals for yourself. Try adding short sprints up hills to strength your fast twitch muscles, which are the leg muscles that set sprinters apart from long distance runners. Your exact routine will depend on your sprint distance. You should plan a sprint workout on the days that you aren't doing strength training, at least three days a week. An example of a sprint training workout for running 200m races is as follows: 5 sets of 20 meter sprints, 4 sets of 30, 3 sets of 40, 3 sets of 30, 3 sets of 40, 3 sets of 50, 1 set of 60, and then 5 sets of 30. After each set, you should walk back to the start for a breath. After completing this routine, you should take a two-minute walking break, and then repeat the entire routine one more time. If you are younger, showing your parents that you are dedicated to practicing on your own will make them see that you're serious about being a professional sprinter. If you are serious about becoming a professional and have the means to do so, you should consider getting a private running coach. Certified running coaches have training that will enable them to tailor your workouts to your specific needs and help you set realistic goals. Having a coach also increases your accountability for completing extra workouts outside of team practices. Your coach will be able to watch you closely and give you performance-based corrections on your form.
A: Consider your genetics. Join the track and field team at your school. Create your own additional training routine. Obtain a private coach.

Article: Cornstarch and tapioca starch are possible alternatives for talcum powder. They help absorb moisture and protect against chafing. Cornstarch and tapioca starch are both readily available in supermarkets. Many brands even sell safer cornstarch-based baby and body powders. Cornstarch and tapioca starch can serve as "food" for skin bacteria and yeast, especially Candida. If you or your baby have a yeast rash, refrain from using this alternative because it can make a yeast infection worse. These yeast rashes tend to show up in the folds between the thighs and the groin. If you are concerned about talc-based makeup, you can even face powder, eye shadows, and blushes made with cornstarch. If you don't want to use cornstarch, try a different kind of powder. You can also use certain kinds of flour as a talcum powder alternative. Rice powder and chickpea powder will absorb moisture and help keep you dry. They are good alternatives to cornstarch or talc. Try corn flour or oat flour. They also work well to absorb moisture. You can find these flours and powders at the grocery store. Make sure you keep them in airtight containers so they stay fresh. If you are using an alternative powder, add some powdered herbs such as lavender, rose petals, and chamomile flowers. These herbs can help deodorize and soothe the skin. Make sure to grind the herbs into a fine powder. You can use a coffee or spice grinder. Before using, sift the ground herbs to separate any larger pieces. You can combine any of these alternatives and make your own powder. Additionally, you can use use arrowroot powder and white kaolin clay powder for the base instead. Use equal amounts of arrowroot and kaolin clay. Add three drops of lavender essential oil for every four tablespoons of the arrowroot and clay mixture and mix well. You can substitute any of the talc alternatives listed for either the arrowroot or the clay. For example, try mixing cup of rice powder with cup of oat flour. You can substitute dried herbs for the essential oil if you have a young baby or your baby has sensitive skin.
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Try cornstarch or tapioca starch. Try other types of powders. Add some powdered herbs. Make your own powder.

Q: You can definitely have too much of a good thing when it comes to makeup. Piling on the powder and eyeliner makes you look fake and clownish. A natural look is much more attractive. Start with a light coverage foundation or BB cream as your base. For your eyes, lightly brush on eyeshadow in a neutral color like a soft brown or cream and apply a swipe of mascara. Finish it off with a clear gloss or nude lip color. Ask your mom or an older sister to help you learn to apply makeup. Avoid heavy powders, bright colors, or too much product. Less is more! Watch video tutorials online or look on Pinterest for inspiration and guidance. Don't be afraid to experiment at home to see what looks good on you. For girls with glasses, focus more on playing up your eyes since they're a little covered by your frames. Some extra mascara will help them stand out behind your lenses. Smiling makes you seem more friendly and approachable. Don't force it, though. A natural smile, where your eyes crinkle slightly and you show a little teeth (if that's comfortable for you), is prettiest. Keep your lips moisturized by putting on chapstick or lip balm often so they aren't cracked and chapped. Practice your smile in front of a mirror or by taking selfies. You'll learn what looks best for you, whether that's a closed vs. open mouth or a slight vs. wide grin. Don't be embarrassed to smile if you have braces. Remember it's just temporary and focus on how amazing your teeth are going to look when you get them off! When you have good posture, you appear more sure of yourself. Fix sloppy slouching by standing with your shoulders back, chest slightly forward, and chin up. Focus on lengthening your spine while you keep your core and abs pulled in tight. Look at yourself in the mirror to check your posture or download an app like PostureZone that will take a picture of you and evaluate your stance.
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Keep makeup simple and natural if you want to wear it. Smile often to brighten up your face. Stand up straight to look more confident.