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.
TJ and Smith - either get a room or hug it out, either way please stop with the manpologies, it's sickening, although not nearly as horrifying as Valentines Day, 2007, aka the day the forum died.
Why do you keep harping on this?
Good point Tracy.
TJ and Smith - either get a room or hug it out, either way please stop with the manpologies, it's sickening, although not nearly as horrifying as Valentines Day, 2007, aka the day the forum died.
Tracy....I used the "real" world as a reference to USS Swimming, Pro Sports, etc....who have to undergo regular testing....unlike "us" folk who live in the world of masters swimming....no personal attack made or in any way directed at you.
Also, I wasn't "offended"....that only happens when Geek is involved...I was saying I took offense (not the same thing in my mind) at the comment about "blasting" Dara....something maybe others have done but I don't feel that I have....question her (and many others) performance yes....attack no.
Fort I am going to have you tested for linseed oil missuse. I think I read you are on linseed suppliments.
I have no idea what linseed oil supplements are. I don't usually take anything .. unless I get sick. I said earlier that my doc did recommend this amino acid thing for sore muscles. I took some and now I'm feeling really hyper. I don't know enough about supplements to use them with confidence. And I'm always worried about side effects like insomnia. I'm already a Draculina.
I'm relying on zyrtec D to enhance my performance.
If testing is already being done....which we know it is....and she has come back negative....which we know she has.....what's the problem?
I don't have a problem with people being tested.....I have a problem with people that ass/u/me guilt with no proof to back it up.
Like Paul, I'm an optimist. But I can also use logic.
Here's the "problem." Theoretically, and solely for purposes of discussion, not accusation, Torres: (1) could use sophisticated chemical enhancements that elude positive tests because cheaters are often ahead of the testers; (2) could have used them during pre-testing retirement to train, build muscle mass, recover and get her body back in shape; or (3) be using legal chemical enhancements in her nutritional supplements that may subsequently be declared illegal. But, as you say, since she is testing negative, she should be given the benefit of the doubt and we all hope she is the real deal.
HITLER.
Tracy; In case you weren't aware people in the "real" world of sports are almost always tested after a WR as well as on a year around basis. The argument a number of us have been trying to make here....mostly unsuccessfully.....is that the cheaters are far ahead of the testers and given past/current history skepticism is warranted when new benchmarks are achieved as far as time break thrus, age breakthroughs, etc. By the way, if you new me personally you would know I am optimist and I take offense at your accusation of "blasting" Dara....I've only brought up my questions of her peformance nothing personal...which by the way I know her and she's a very nice person as well as an incredible talent.
Kirk; sorry buddy by I simply disagree, go back to some of the early postings by Goodsmith, White Buffalo, etc. that make very compelling arguments/comparisons to other athletes/sports....
Quicksilver....yes I was asked to be tested after breaking the WR in the 50 fly at the Australian Masters nationals a couple years ago....for alcohol consumption....in front of 300 swimmers at the awards ceremony...it was a joke....and actually very funny...but hey I'm all for testing even in masters if was offered up.
So I've made my observations and had my say....and now moving on to the next controversial thread! :duel:
Kinda silly ain't it George.....based on assumptions (Uh Oh, there's that word) She obvioously must be cheating......can't be the fact that she worked for it! Which of course is my belief until proven otherwise!!!
