Half marathon course cutter Ashley Paulson, who served 6 month contamination suspension, wins coveted Badwater 135.

So she got sick of the drug testing that was offered in triathlons and went to Ultras who are notorious for not testing anyone for PEDs got it.

Don’t know about the course cutting incident but the doping issue was PROVEN to be due to contamination of a supplement she was taking. I don’t believe she intentionally doped, she did her suspension, time to move on.

Wow- that’s a dubious -

maybe she learned her lesson - I don’t think she cut the Badwater

This is very disappointing. There needs to be a system in place to make this fair.

Do they test at any ultras? Western States or UTMB?

Is the assumption here that she cheated her way to victory again? is it possible to do that at badwater? Not too familiar with the race but it has a reputation and so it probably has the structure to catch cheaters

Her name is Ashley Paulson.

I mean, what are the odds that she quit doping and then all of a sudden was better than when she doper? It seems like she just quit doing triathlon because she got tested and then she switched to ultras doped harder because ultras don’t test.

Did she pass the drug screening at the end?

they do at UTMB

Yes, just hop in you support vehicle for a breather or two.

I know they do drug test at the finish line of Western States.

No, I’m sorry, it is not time to move on when someone behaves like this. Taking shady supplements and reaping the benefits from what shady gives you is not a get out of jail free card.

Cutting courses is the cardinal sin of running. From an early age I knew this without anyone telling me. You run the entire course and don’t stop or cut corners. This is what running is as opposed to orienteering or other silly sports.

Two strikes is enough for me. I wouldn’t trust anything she says or does.

Interesting observation. Same outfit, same hat, even the same bib belt. With a doppelgänger a race would become a relay. . . .

Yeah, very suspicious.

On the other hand if ultras only test at the race day its meaningless.

An athlete could be doped out of his mind year round, take shorter lasting drugs and be all clear on race day.

From Badwater's website:

All racers must be willing to submit to a drug urine test before (at any point prior to the race, after being officially confirmed for entry), during (at any time), or after the race (up to 90 days after the conclusion of the race).

I saw the finish line picture this morning and thought the same thing. It actually caused me to google her name and "cheater". I don't know why you would have your crew member dress exactly like you - so odd.

kogalla.com

Ashley Paulson wins Squaw Peak 50

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On June 13, Ashley Paulson of St. George, Utah crossed the finish line of the Squaw Peak 50 Mile Trail Run as first-place female. As she stood at the base of the towering Wasatch Mountains, she smiled her usual infectious smi...

Link:kogalla.com/blogs/news/ashley-paulson-...

Looks like she accidentally went off course and won the Squaw Peak 50 too LOL.