What are my chances of being pro?

Can I do it?

I am a year removed from NCAA running; and this past month I’ve been ruminating extensively about how I don’t want to be done with athletics. My best time was an 8:15 for 3000, although I’ve had multiple stress fractures that’s kept me from running anywhere near what I’m capable of (or so I believe). This has filled me with regret that I cannot stop thinking about daily.

Anyways, I bought a bike a few months ago and mostly just road easy on it; not really doing anything structured. After 5 months of noodling around on it, I recorded a 310w FTP for the full hour on an indoor trainer (kickr core). I thought that was pretty damn good considering no sharpness, coming back from no activity for 4 months (stress fracture) prior to buying the bike, and how new I was to cycling.

I don’t really know how to swim; and I understand that it ain’t easy to learn at age 22. Yes I know Ari klau and Lionel sanders learned; but idk how common it is outside of that. I’d like to hear what my chances are if I commit big time to this and hit the pool daily and continue to up my cycling and maintain my running. Are my chances good? Or would I have to get really lucky?

I do have some financial support.

I think I would define “pro” as still generating most of my income from working some but maybe getting some funds in the form of some podium money and maybe a sponsorship. Another question would be what “most” pros generation from the sport looks like. I don’t know much about triathlon, I just love running and cycling. (And I enjoyed the first few sessions in the pool as well).

Posted Jul 4, 2025, 1:33 AM UTC

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