Genetic testing available for sprint versus endurance talent
Former Member
There was a piece on the radio this afternoon about a genetic test for sprint versus endurance aptitude depending, I think, on something to do with fast and slow twitch muscles. Just send a check and a cheek swab to a lab in Australia and find out where your genetic predisposition lies!
www.genetictechnologies.com.au/index_athletic.asp
The radio piece centered on the potential of using this technology to screen children and was against it.
I'm not endorsing the technology, just thought it was interesting food for thought.
Parents
Former Member
I really think that speed begets speed.
Physical prowess eg. My Grand father was once called the strongest man in Scotland. My father was a 6 day bicycle racer. My brother Tom beat the world record holder for the 100 fr and was world professional marathon swimming Champion. My four other brothers Canadian Champions. My sister a professional marathon swimmer 2nd in the world. Me I have done OK .
Tom also fought thirteen fights as a wealter weight and won all by knockouts. He weighed in when fighting at 147 lbs. he knocked out the light heavy (178lb) weight champion twice. He Played Football and Hockey. He was a great all around athlete.
I even took up the Shot Put for three weeks and broke the Canadian record.
George
I really think that speed begets speed.
Physical prowess eg. My Grand father was once called the strongest man in Scotland. My father was a 6 day bicycle racer. My brother Tom beat the world record holder for the 100 fr and was world professional marathon swimming Champion. My four other brothers Canadian Champions. My sister a professional marathon swimmer 2nd in the world. Me I have done OK .
Tom also fought thirteen fights as a wealter weight and won all by knockouts. He weighed in when fighting at 147 lbs. he knocked out the light heavy (178lb) weight champion twice. He Played Football and Hockey. He was a great all around athlete.
I even took up the Shot Put for three weeks and broke the Canadian record.
George
