Kind of interesting to see a story written by sort of a "weekend warrior" athlete in his forties who wondered what performance enhancing drugs would do for him. If this guy did it I'd say the odds are pretty good there are plenty of others like him. Performance enhancing drugs might not just be for elite athletes these days.
Kirk:
Good observation. I hope that in the next two weeks we don't have any of this kinda activity happening at our competition. I guess we will see how everyone looks and how fast everyone swims before we can make our suspicions. I would hate to think that our Masters swimmers would subject themselves to this kinda of activity with all of the health risks involved. It might be naive not to think otherwise but would someone do this for a record, medal, or swim stardom. Are the awards worth the risks to someone's life?
I know this topic has come up before. I doubt doping is a serious problem in masters swimming, but I also think it's probably not completely unheard of, either.
Here's a link to one of the best articles I've read on the subject of doping (and pertinent to this discussion):
"Within weeks, her arms and shoulders began to thicken. She developed severe acne. Her pubic hair began to spread over her abdomen. Her libido soared out of control. Her voice turned gruff."
I got scared at this point....
Originally posted by craiglll@yahoo.com
I read in the Daily Illini that landis positive results were from artificial testosterone. There is a great article about Gatlin. The article is from The Associated PressI think the website is www.dailyillini.com It says that Gatlin was suspended previously because an amphetamine was found in medication he was taking for ADD.
Supposedly, it was this suspension which opened Gatlin's eyes to the perils of disallowed substance usage. He has gone on record as vehemently opposed to such behaviors.
By the way, I still believe Marion Jones, too. Though the circumstantial evidence has shaken my faith a bit, I must add.
I read in the Daily Illini that landis positive results were from artificial testosterone. There is a great article about Gatlin. The article is from The Associated PressI think the website is www.dailyillini.com It says that Gatlin was suspended previously because an amphetamine was found in medication he was taking for ADD.
Was the news today a public admission of guilt and therefore he becomes a fraud after all these years? Or is he a hero for coming back and beating cancer and winning 7 tours and starting a foundation? Has anyone changed their view on this from how they feel through the years because of this latest news?
What Armstrong did was incredible, both on the bike and off.
But no, I don't view his deeds the same way I once did. Honestly, the latest news had little impact; I lost my innocence in cycling matters when Hamilton was proven dirty, followed shortly by Landis. After those debacles I took every accomplishment and inspirational story (including Lance's) with huge heaps of salt.
