Masters Swimming and Illegal Supplements

Hi Craig, That's not really what I was saying. I agree that those substances probably aren't commonly prescribed, but I do believe a majority of USMS swimmers who take those types of drugs would be taking them for health reasons rather than performance enhancement. I come into contact with thousands of Masters swimmers each year. There probably are a few out there who do take those drugs for performance enhancement, but in general I feel that type of behavior is not characteristic of the majority of people I meet in Masters swimming. I simply don't believe that USMS has a rampant problem with people using performance enhancing drugs, nor do I feel the concern is great enough for USMS to devote time and resources with investigation. ~SB Originally posted by gull80 If you choose to believe that substances on the WADA list are commonly prescribed to Masters athletes, that is your prerogative. As a practicing physician, my perspective is somewhat different. Aside from diuretics, insulin, and bronchodilators, I have not found this to be the case. Do I think there is a lot of abuse in USMS? No.

Hi Craig, That's not really what I was saying. I agree that those substances probably aren't commonly prescribed, but I do believe a majority of USMS swimmers who take those types of drugs would be taking them for health reasons rather than performance enhancement. I come into contact with thousands of Masters swimmers each year. There probably are a few out there who do take those drugs for performance enhancement, but in general I feel that type of behavior is not characteristic of the majority of people I meet in Masters swimming. I simply don't believe that USMS has a rampant problem with people using performance enhancing drugs, nor do I feel the concern is great enough for USMS to devote time and resources with investigation. ~SB Originally posted by gull80 If you choose to believe that substances on the WADA list are commonly prescribed to Masters athletes, that is your prerogative. As a practicing physician, my perspective is somewhat different. Aside from diuretics, insulin, and bronchodilators, I have not found this to be the case. Do I think there is a lot of abuse in USMS? No.