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.
Back in the 80s when I was a running fanatic, there was an article in a running magazine about top level female runners, including Ingrid Christenson (at that time a record holder in the marathon) who did their best times within 2 years of having a baby. No-one was quite sure why, but there were several theories, including one about the effect of pregnancy hormones on flexibility.The effect didn't seem to last much more than two years.
It also came out after records were released that the East Germans had some of their female athletes impregnated/then given abortions to induce the hormonal effect you are referring to...pretty horrible stuff and an example of just how far some athletes/coaches/trainers/sports federations are willing to go (or look the other way) to win.
Back in the 80s when I was a running fanatic, there was an article in a running magazine about top level female runners, including Ingrid Christenson (at that time a record holder in the marathon) who did their best times within 2 years of having a baby. No-one was quite sure why, but there were several theories, including one about the effect of pregnancy hormones on flexibility.The effect didn't seem to last much more than two years.
It also came out after records were released that the East Germans had some of their female athletes impregnated/then given abortions to induce the hormonal effect you are referring to...pretty horrible stuff and an example of just how far some athletes/coaches/trainers/sports federations are willing to go (or look the other way) to win.
