It’s pretty well documented that iconic swimmer Michael Phelps loves to drink. The 30-year-old has been cited for two DUI’s in the past.
Now, with the 2016 Olympics on the horizon, Phelps is making a promise to himself.
“Before I even went to court, I said to myself that I’m not going to drink until after Rio — if I ever drink again. That was a decision I made for myself. I’m being honest with myself. Going into 2008 and 2012, I didn’t do that. I didn’t say I was going to take a year off from drinking and not have a drink.
Phelps seems to be maturing.
“If I’m going to come back, I need to do this the right way,. I’ve got to put my body in the best physical shape I can possibly get it in. Is it a challenge? No. I go to bed earlier. I sleep more. I wake up every day and have a completely clear head. I don’t feel like my head went through a brick wall. There are so many positives to it.”
It’ll be interesting to what kind of shape Phelps will be in next summer.