Neogenesis wrote:Cortisone isn't a PED in the same way as anabolic steroids, but it is/was widely abused by cyclists
impress me
how does cortisone help cyclists ???
Neogenesis wrote:Cortisone isn't a PED in the same way as anabolic steroids, but it is/was widely abused by cyclists
impress me
how does cortisone help cyclists ???
ukathleticscoach wrote:
Is there an American spinter who is not doping?
has there ever been?
ukathleticscoach wrote:
Is there an American spinter who is not doping?
Without counting cocaine or marijuana...Xavier Carter was probably the last great american clean sprinter.
Sad, stupid, and IRONIC that a non-doper who has lost to BOLTing dopers in the past gets "busted" for something of no use to a sprinter anyway...
coach d wrote:
Smooth Daddy wrote:To their detriment.
Not entirely correct. Prednisone does have a documented anabolic effect, but a minor one.
It's a catabolic steroid that eats muscle, connective tissue and bone. Terrible for sprinters and athletes in general except pre-LONG endurance events, esp in COLD, when it helps liberate glucose (from the lean body mass it is "eating")...
This is not an anabolic steroid. He would LOSE muscle mass from taking it.
Why hasn't USADA expanded to the substances Galen Rupp is taking?
Is pixie dust illegal?
This article makes things more clear.http://trackandfieldnews.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2082Looks like he had a TUE for an asthma inhaler containing Methylprednisone. Strange that that doesn't cover the infraction.But he had a muscle injection treatment the month before and apparently this wasn't covered. And he has been treating asthma since childhood.Of course if we are cynical, he admits to doping his whole career.
Sprintgeezer wrote:
Methylprednisolone. Very common stuff.
He didn't apply for a TUE for a glucocorticoid? Or, as they are also known, a glucocorticoSTEROID?
Clearly, he didn't even ask.
More b.s. from a mush-mind.
If lying, he should be out at least a year.
If telling the truth, he should be forced to re-attend primary school.
How old is this guy? And he doesn't know to report, or even ask about, prescription medication? Sure he knows.
Zero respect. Either he's a doper, or he's a colossal moron.
Both get ZERO RESPECT.
Moron. WTF is the matter with these fools?
Straw M Thoroughman wrote:
SG, I sure hope you know the difference between an anabolic steroid and a corticosteroid.
I am amazed how many people love to mention that either they or their pet is "on steroids" as if they are going to turn into Ben Johnson.
Yes I know the difference. In point of fact I used to work at a clinic where it was administered daily.
You're missing the point, which was that he absolutely should have known to check and declare, absolutely--and the fact that the word "steroid" appears in the chemical family name should be the level of notice that would alert even the stupidest moron.
This is unbelievable. Truly, this is unbelievable. I can't believe that he could be so stupid, so I won't believe it.
Spearmon = Doper
WADA alert wrote:
This is why I am all for a zero tolerance policy. I am tired of these lame excuses about not getting a TUE or a tainted supplement. It is all cheating and the policy needs to be clear and treat it all the same so that we don't keep reading about these "mistakes." Enough is enough.
Agreed.
It is time we stopped treating adults as though they were 4-year-old's--and if that is in fact the level of their cognitive development, they should run Special Olympics instead, for their own benefit, enjoyment, and protection.
Right now, at this moment, the mode of action, or effects, of the substance are completely and totally irrelevant.
All you need to know is that it is on the list of banned substances, and that if you feel you are justified in its use, you have the option of applying for a TUE.
It's that simple. What it does, or how it does it, is completely irrelevant.
Spearmon = Doper
This one, unlike all the rest, I never saw coming.
Sprintgeezer wrote:
Straw M Thoroughman wrote:SG, I sure hope you know the difference between an anabolic steroid and a corticosteroid.
I am amazed how many people love to mention that either they or their pet is "on steroids" as if they are going to turn into Ben Johnson.
Yes I know the difference. In point of fact I used to work at a clinic where it was administered daily.
You're missing the point, which was that he absolutely should have known to check and declare, absolutely--and the fact that the word "steroid" appears in the chemical family name should be the level of notice that would alert even the stupidest moron.
This is unbelievable. Truly, this is unbelievable. I can't believe that he could be so stupid, so I won't believe it.
Spearmon = Doper
Can you find any references to corticosteroids being performance enhancing for sprinters?
"Can you find any references to corticosteroids being performance enhancing for sprinters?"
Irrelevant.
there was a big controversy earlier in the year involving cyclist chris froome and corticosteroids
he had a great day on the bike after needing a TUE for it
Sprintgeezer wrote:
"Can you find any references to corticosteroids being performance enhancing for sprinters?"
Irrelevant.
Some notes here.
- Yes, prednisone is a CATABOLIC steroid.
- It is normal to use for someone who had an asthma attack.
- It can spike energy levels for several hours, so is great to use the day of competition, but NOT in general training. This is true for any athlete, not just those running the marathon or doing a long road race. Even basketball players could get a bump using it in a big game.
- There is no way Spearmon didn't know this was a major party foul!
- A 3 month ban is about right in terms of how well this would work for a sprinter.
- A 2 year ban would be appropriate for anyone running the 1500m up to the marathon.
Spend a few minutes reading sanctions releases on USADA's site and you'll see athletes across sport being sanctioned for failing to file TUEs for medications used under the care of a physician. Spearmon is not the only "doper" to mess this up.
http://www.usada.org/wrestling-athlete-accepts-sanction-for-doping-violation/
http://www.usada.org/us-rowing-athlete-trojan-accepts-sanction-anti-doping-rule-violation/
http://www.usada.org/us-bowling-athlete-okeefe-accepts-public-warning-for-rule-violation/
Ferguson Police Dept wrote:
Why hasn't USADA expanded to the substances Galen Rupp is taking?
What does USADA have to do with anything? They don't make the rules on what is legal, they just enforce the rules. Moron.
You have that he tested positive for a 'steroid', which will be read as an (anabolic) steroid; i.e., as a 'heavy' PED. It is not, or it would not result in an almost minimal penalty and would not be ok for out-of-competition tests nor with a TUE.
It's funny that some people here are speaking so harshly about ws like they've never taken cortisone before bc they were sick. Get some bleeping perspective this wasn't immoral at all.