I worship Lance - note that it is still present tense. I have defended him for years against the accusations that he took performance enhancement drugs but even with the overwhelming evidence against him, I still admire him and refuse to take down all the photos of him in my office. Can't wait to hear what he says on Oprah on January 17.
I am ambivalent about the use of drugs to enhance performance. It is a violation of the rules of most sports but the purpose of sports is to entertain people, and freakish performance is incredibly entertaining. And with exceptions of gods like Derek Jeter, I assume that everyone is doing it. Even though Barry Bonds was loaded up on steroids when he attained the freakish numbers between 2001-2006, I don't think it diminishes his performance. It does represent a health risk but it's a personal decision to attain freakish fitness or strength, just like overdosing on heroine or alcoholism is a personal choice.
Which brings me to my PEDs - creatine. It isn't a real solid PED but it does add about 4-5 pounds of weight and about 2-3 reps to my bench pressing. It is a Sophie's choice because the extra weight and strength does not help my running, adding about five minutes to my marathon time. If given the choice of talking EPO to increase my endurance, I am pretty sure I would say no but that's only because it's not worth the risk if it's the difference between doing a 3.30 or 3.22 marathon. But if I was a 2.15 marathoner, I would probably take it if I didn't think I would get caught.
Today was the basic weight workout. I am also trying to be able to do 20 pullups (with no kip - a subject for another rant) but am stuck on 15-16. I have followed the 20 pullup program but never to completion and am currently on week 4 day 3.
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