Olympic standards

The more I think about it, the more I realize that being an Olympian is a lot like getting into Harvard. It's very difficult to get in, but once you're in, you can't help but be successful. You may not have an athletic background or even know how to swim or ride a bike or ski, but if your mind is set on making it happen then your body will follow suit.

Be clear of your goal

When you're setting goals for your training, it's important to be clear on what your goal is—and what it isn't. For example, if you're aiming for a gold medal at the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo, it may not be realistic to say that you'll win by 200 meters. Instead, focus on a more achievable goal: "I want to beat my personal best time." This will help keep you focused and motivated as your training progresses!

In addition to being specific about what exactly you want out of an event or competition, it's also very important that these goals are realistic. If this is something new for you and there's no way another human could possibly achieve what they've set out for themselves (e.g., running 100 miles per hour), then maybe reconsider whether or not this is actually attainable for them? As long as both parties know what's going on here—and can agree upon terms like how many miles/kilometers per hour should count as "running fast"—then good luck! Achievable goals = success when it comes down

I want a medal

• Be clear about your goal.

If you’re thinking of entering a sporting event, it’s important to be clear about what that event is. For example, if you want to get into the Olympics as a sprinter, then there are certain times and distances that will need to be achieved in order to qualify for the Olympics. It’s also important not only to know these standards but also what they mean for your body type and specific sport. For example: knowing how tall and heavy the average Olympic basketball player is compared with an average Olympic volleyball player would help you know where your strengths lie in comparison with other players (and therefore which sport might suit you better). This can help give some structure or direction around training goals so that they are realistic rather than just wishful thinking or fantasy!

• Don't get discouraged by failure - learn from it!

It's also important not only do we set ourselves realistic goals but also be prepared for setbacks along the way! These setbacks can teach us valuable lessons regarding our weaknesses as well as what we need (or don't need) more practice doing in order achieve success at some point in time - even if it takes months or years until we finally reach this point again."

Get a coach

Imagine you’re a competitive runner. You have your sights set on making the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, but there are still 3 years until then and you need to train hard if you want to make it.

A coach can help you reach your goal of competing at an elite level. Coaches will help with training plans which may include speed work, strength training and track workouts. They can also help avoid injuries by suggesting ways to strengthen muscles which may be weak or injured due to previous injuries or overuse of certain muscles during training sessions.

Coaches are great motivators as they will push their athletes past their limits and encourage them when they feel like quitting because they know that nothing worth having comes easy!

They also know how important nutrition is for performing well so if possible coaches should teach their athletes what types of foods are best suited for each sport depending on its requirements (i.e., swimming requires more energy so eating carbohydrates such as pasta would probably be beneficial).

Do what he says

For the most part, if your coach says something to you, it's for a reason. He's not going to tell you to do something that can't be done or that is guaranteed to mess up your training. Keep in mind that he has done this before and knows what he is doing. That being said, if there is an issue with something specific, let him know so he can help find solutions and solutions together as a team (that includes both coaches and athletes).

But remember: If your gut tells you not do something on his advice—or even worse, if someone else advises against doing something that he said—listen! Your body wants what it needs and will give off signs when things aren't going right.

Train and practice

Our brains are notoriously bad at remembering what we've done in the past, but if you repeat something often enough, your brain will start to link that action with the feeling of success.

If it's been a while since you last tried something new or were challenged by new material, this can be hard to remember. Sometimes it’s easier to practice something like running or lifting weights than it is to do something creative like painting or writing. But the more time passes without practicing those creative skills, the harder it may be for you to get started later on.

Lots of training and practice

To be an Olympian, you have to train at least twice a day.

Practice makes perfect.

Practice makes permanent.

Practice makes better.

Practice makes you better at what you do.

It also helps if your practice is aimed at becoming good at the things that matter to you and what you want to do in life: training for a sport, practicing music or art, learning how to be a good parent or partner, starting your own business...

Compete in the right competitions

• If you are new to the world of competitive sports, it can be tempting to compete in every competition that comes your way. However, this is not always the best idea. It’s better to choose competitions that will challenge you but won’t be too much of a challenge for your abilities. This will prevent burnout and help keep your motivation high!

• Consider competing close to home if possible as this makes training more convenient. But don't worry if there aren't any competitions nearby—there are plenty online!

• Look at each competition's reputation before deciding whether or not it's right for you; some have better reputations than others.

Eat properly, drink properly, sleep properly.

Having a healthy diet is essential to being in peak physical condition, so make sure you're eating well. A balanced diet includes fruits and vegetables, whole grains and lean proteins. Get plenty of fluid from water or tea, not just coffee!

Sleep is also important to recovery. Aim for 7-8 hours of sleep each night. If you're having trouble falling asleep or staying asleep it might be helpful to cut back on caffeine as well as other stimulants (e.g., alcohol) before bedtime.

Be warm. Be hydrated. Be rested. Be healthy.

To have the best performance on your Olympic event, follow these tips:

• Before any physical activity, warm up the muscles and get your blood flowing with a few minutes of light exercise. This can be anything from a quick jog around the track to stretching and doing some light calisthenics.

• Drink plenty of water before, during and after training sessions. Your body needs fluids to operate efficiently during exercise so it has enough time to absorb oxygen while working out.

• Sleep well the night before competing because a lack of sleep can affect performance in several ways: It reduces cognitive function (memory), decreases reaction time, slows down decision-making processes and reduces cardiovascular endurance by increasing heart rate at rest (Bergeron & Audiffren 2005).

• Eat healthy food that provides fuel for your muscles such as carbohydrates (breads, grains, cereals) or protein (meat/fish/beans) within two hours after exercising because this will reduce muscle breakdown and speed up recovery from exercise so you'll be able to train harder next time!

Do everything that is required, at the time it is required to do it.

When you become an Olympian, you’ll be expected to do everything that is required, at the time it is required to do it. Be prepared for every challenge. Be good at everything you do and be a team player — because if one person doesn't work hard and fails to deliver on their goals then the whole team suffers. You need to be persistent in your pursuit of success so that no matter what happens in life; when someone says “no” or tries to stop you from achieving your dreams — just remember: “I am an Olympian! I can do anything!”

Set your goal - become an Olympic champion

To become an Olympic champion, you must be clear about your goal.

I want to win a medal.

If you have a coach, then listen to him and do what he says. If not, I recommend finding one as soon as possible. Your coach will help set up your training schedule and teach you how to get better at swimming or running or whatever it is that interests you most in the Olympics; he will give advice on how much sleep and food are necessary for optimal performance; he will even remind athletes when they need new socks or shoes (or maybe even just remind them that they need socks).

Your coach has probably been through this before—he knows what works and what doesn't work so well during training sessions; he knows which competitions are worth going into because they might be good practice for future events; if there's anyone who can help guide an athlete toward success at the Olympics, it's probably going to be his or her coach!

Conclusion

And there you have it, the ultimate guide to becoming an Olympic champion. It’s not easy, but if you follow these 10 steps and do everything that is required of you at the time it is required, then maybe one day we will see your face on a medal podium!