Yes, you could compete. I know of at least one pro basketball player who smoked like a chimney and yet he was a quality player. Surely there's others. But I'd also say you're hedging your bets.
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Do you guys know anyone that does this? Basically I've been bike messaging for a year so I built up my strength, fell in love with the cycling world and wanna take it to the next level..but the thing is I smoke a lot and im 35