Comments on: American masters track racer admits doping at nationals

By: weight loss

weight loss — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 12:45:14 +0000

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By: Ken Stone

Ken Stone — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 02:58:01 +0000

Kenny got a two-year ban: http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/williams-handed-two-year-ban-by-usada

By: Bradley

Bradley — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 06:38:08 +0000

There is obviously a lot to know about this.

By: In the end, we are all in this together

In the end, we are all in this together — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 21:15:41 +0000

Supposing that 3-5% or so masters are using some type of athletically illegal substance and just one person gets caught. Of course, the media will then presume WE ARE ALL on something or other. That’s the way the media operates when it comes to track and field. The perception is that most people in elite track cheat.
As far as masters go, right now, all is quiet. And it seems very quiet here on our masters blog, as well, as nobody wants to talk about performance enhancing substances.
But you know very well that it is true, when one person is proven dirty, all the rest of us are then looked at differently, so it’s in ALL of our best interest to know the truth about who among us might be using these types of substances.

By: Our dilemma.....do we keep it zipped or not?

Our dilemma.....do we keep it zipped or not? — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 13:04:04 +0000

You are quite right. There are a lot of masters here with their heads in the sand. Sometimes, I think, “should we really go down that road”, where we accuse someone of juicing. People would lose friends, reputations would get tarnished and a lot of people who never give it any thought would awake from their dreamlike state.
Throughout history, it has always been politically correct NOT to talk about it, even if you know someone is taking it, either by seeing them with the pills or needles or because it is openly discussed, as some juicers do, comparing notes. Throughout sports history, it is not talked about. Why do you think it took almost 30 years for baseball to start testing? Do you actually believe that in 2003 when A-Rod tested positive, it was his first or baseball’s first time they starting using? Athletes have used steroids since the mid 70′s and in the 80′s and 90′s, it became mainstream. The reason the media didn’t start printing articles until the last few years is because even they did not want to discuss it…..until things got ridiculous with the number of athletes destroying their career best…even in their late 30′s and early 40′s.
The fact is, it is readily available. You can go online and order testerosterone and it will be at your house in no time. We, as masters are simply on the honor system. But I will warn anyone who wants to try it, that there are serious side effects, some irreversible. Here is one: your heart may increase in size and once you stop training, the blood flow becomes inefficient and you may just die in your sleep. Do some research. The mortality rate for pro wrestlers, for example, most who are on HgH, is astronomical for those between 40 and 55 yrs old and retired. Way off the charts. I wouldn’t want any part of that, just to win medals.
But it is a subject worthy of serious discussion here. Do we want to go down that road and talk about it? Or do we want to AVOID talking about it, being politically correct? And just keep the status quo, like we have done for the past 30 years or so?

By: mike walker

mike walker — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 07:46:47 +0000

I am afraid that there are a number of Masters competitors who would fail a drug test. I have had people tell me what they were using and let’s face it, the information seems readily available as to what works and how to avoid detection. The question seems to be what to do – more drug testing or just make everything legal?

By: Deb Conley

Deb Conley — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:31:37 +0000

There are medical reasons why a doctor would prescribe DHEA. Some include; adrenal inefficiency, MS, HIV, AIDS, Lupus, and treatment of serious burn patients. These patients require written prescription by their doctor. The medication (DHEA) is compounded by a pharmacy to the exact mg per day required per day for the patient. These patients require blood test 4 times a year to monitor their DHEA -S levels as well as testosterone levels.
The goal is to keep these patients in a normal range. DHEA compounded in a pharmacy assures purity and the exact dosage amount per tablet. A person who does not produce DHEA at all, is told to take the 1 dose tablet in the morning to mimic a normal production pattern. A patient taking the correct amount DHEA for their condition may show no increase in the normal range of testosterone levels for their age. Testosterone is the main hormone from male and female muscle growth.
I believe reclassifying DHEA for prescription use only and removing it from health supplement industry would be best for athletes and non-athletes.
I would like to ask Kenny what were the DHEA S level and testosterone levels found in his blood sample. High DHEA S levels does not necessarily correlate to high testosterone levels out of normal range. If they move remained in the normal range, there was probably no advantage.
Kenny, thanks for being honest.

By: Sully

Sully — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:09:10 +0000

Anonymous, You are such a funny guy…. So you were someones roommate hahahahahaahha what a joker. Anonymous, Thanks for promoting my endorphins.
Laughing Out Loud, Sully
ps how can anyone be serious when dealing with an anonymous jokester….

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:22:47 +0000

leave me your email if you are serious. One of them was my roommate.

By: Bubba Sparks

Bubba Sparks — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:21:29 +0000

I understand. The names I mentioned are drop dead assured clean. I’ve known them 30 years and we know who is and isn’t – always have. I’ll give you $100 if they ever aren’t. That’s why I used them as examples. Sorry I ducked into this conversation. Have a great day.