Concerning the recent article:
http://www.cnn.com/2002/TECH/science/08/14/mouse.endurance/index.html
This was my email I sent to the USATF organization.
Mr. *******,
A recent article was published on the internet by CNN.com.
http://www.cnn.com/2002/TECH/science/08/14/mouse.endurance/index.html
The reason for the article was let be known there was a new drug that could be used to aid in the formulation of endurance muscle fibers. I won't go in to what the article said but the second part of this particular quote bothered me very much as a serious long distance athlete:
"Doctors say the discovery may one day lead to new treatments for people who are bedridden or have degenerative muscle disease, and could prove to be a wonder drug for endurance athletes like long distance runners or cross country skiers. "
I don't know where USATF/IAAF stands on hearing such notions, but this cannot be tolerated. In our fight to keep our sport clean, we do not need to hear that a wonder drug will be available for endurance athletes.
I truly hope that you can help not just me, but the entire distance and Track and Field community take a stand against such a idea.
If you would, could you please pass this on to the people in our organization that needs to see this the most. I do not have an email for Frank Shorter. I'm sure he would agree with my thoughts and/or feelings.
Thank you for your time Mr. *******.
Joseph Gibson
Does anyone else agree with my feelings? Any thoughts.