To some, that is how they "identify."
Agreed. It's hard to place a reason behind it, but super competitiveness exists. Maybe having one's ego massaged is the end to the means, and that's why a small percentage may ingest something to gain what they perceive as an edge.
Interestingly this mindset is very apparent in sports like triathlon where having the latest carbon fiber technology can provide the make or break. I also see it in stand up paddle racing, as well as other sports where costly equipment upgrades supposedly provide a performance boost.
Obviously these are totally acceptable examples of striving for better results, and are a far cry from performance drug use, but the desire to excel shares a similar thought process in certain individuals. Winning is everything. It's a little sad, but true.
To some, that is how they "identify."
Agreed. It's hard to place a reason behind it, but super competitiveness exists. Maybe having one's ego massaged is the end to the means, and that's why a small percentage may ingest something to gain what they perceive as an edge.
Interestingly this mindset is very apparent in sports like triathlon where having the latest carbon fiber technology can provide the make or break. I also see it in stand up paddle racing, as well as other sports where costly equipment upgrades supposedly provide a performance boost.
Obviously these are totally acceptable examples of striving for better results, and are a far cry from performance drug use, but the desire to excel shares a similar thought process in certain individuals. Winning is everything. It's a little sad, but true.
