Dara just one the national title in the 100M Freestyle in 54.4 at the ripe old age of 40. Simply Incredible. :applaud: :woot:
If that's not inspiring I don't know what is.
Bill, in the world of anti-doping the WADA list of prohibited substances and methods is rather explicit. For example, it is “illegal” to take any anabolic steroids, no matter how small the dosage. Taking prohibited substances (without a TUE) is never “not illegal”. No grey area in the law, only in the application of the law. Think of a driving analogy; it is “illegal” to drive 56 MPH in a posted 55 MPH zone (no grey area in the law), however the accuracy of speed detection devices and the randomness of police speed traps, embolden some to drive illegally.
Again, not necessarily true. Most "illegal" substances have levels because they are naturally occurring in humans. They have to reach illegal levels to be considered illegal. Other drugs are not "illegal" if you need them for asthma. Caffeine isn't illegal, unless it reaches a high enough level to create an advantage.
So your driving analogy is close. Driving 56 in a 55 is not illegal. An arrest officer still most prove your were wreckless. Wreckless driving is illegal. Here in Atlanta, they have determined that anything over 70 is automatically wreckless. Therefore 56-69 you are risk if other factors apply. Its a built-in gray zone that a court would decide.
Bill, in the world of anti-doping the WADA list of prohibited substances and methods is rather explicit. For example, it is “illegal” to take any anabolic steroids, no matter how small the dosage. Taking prohibited substances (without a TUE) is never “not illegal”. No grey area in the law, only in the application of the law. Think of a driving analogy; it is “illegal” to drive 56 MPH in a posted 55 MPH zone (no grey area in the law), however the accuracy of speed detection devices and the randomness of police speed traps, embolden some to drive illegally.
Again, not necessarily true. Most "illegal" substances have levels because they are naturally occurring in humans. They have to reach illegal levels to be considered illegal. Other drugs are not "illegal" if you need them for asthma. Caffeine isn't illegal, unless it reaches a high enough level to create an advantage.
So your driving analogy is close. Driving 56 in a 55 is not illegal. An arrest officer still most prove your were wreckless. Wreckless driving is illegal. Here in Atlanta, they have determined that anything over 70 is automatically wreckless. Therefore 56-69 you are risk if other factors apply. Its a built-in gray zone that a court would decide.
