Did anyone see the new Gary Hall, Jr Barbarsol commerical. It is about time swimmers get some good endorsements besides Speedo and the other swimming apparel companies. Madison Ave has really come a long way in the last few years. You would never see a swimmer in a commerical a year after the Olympics before. It is nice to know that all the endorsements aren't going to Phelps even though the boy more than deserves whatever endorsements he get. I mean Phelps is out of this world.
Former Member
Originally posted by gull80
Then, of course, you began experiencing the performance-enhancing effects of insulin, right? Unfortunately or not? I am type 2 no insulin, just glyburide and metformin.
That's very true George. The 50 is a specialty event which involves great technique, hair trigger starts, and lightning touch finishes.... aside from extreme conditioning.
I think Mr. Smith was implying that when the race comes down to the hundreths, if not thousandths of a second.....and when a heat of ten are crashing into the wall at the same time,.... it's essentially a crap shoot to see who touched out who.
I'd consider it fortunate that you're a Type II. Type I diabetics (like Gary Hall) have a much higher risk of retinopathy (leading to blindness), nephropathy (leading to renal failure), peripheral vascular disease (leading to amputations), and premature heart disease.
Actually I was considering the Race Club's Masters swim camp at Islamorada, but now I'm afraid they'll pump me full of insulin on the way to the weight room. On the other hand, since Hall barely trains, it might be a nice vacation.
Question:
Are you saying athletes that inject insulin that do not have diabetes fail to gain a metabolic advantage?
Or, are you saying that diabetics that inject insulin fail to gain a metabolic advantage?
Or are you saying there is no performance enhancing advantage to insulin for anyone what so ever?
John Smith
