A track and field rambling.......Last couple weeks have been crazy in the track and field world! Lots of athletes have been suspected of positive drug tests in the past, these athletes were the top in the world in their events. Taking "extra" supplements is liked in the sport but it is part of the sport. To take these supplements while you train for a national competition is not a simple thing, you have to cycle on and off and hope that your body maintains the peak. These athletes are trying to compete at a high level every couple weeks to win their event and maintain their livelihood. Their livelihood is something they love to do, their sponsors like them winning and when they win they get paid. These athletes are sponsored to train are they paid a lot? I think not. If they go a season without placing at races they lose their sponsor and lose their livelihood are they forced into taking the supplements maybe. These athletes are not held at gunpoint and forced to take them, when they look at their family and go to train do they worry I believe so. I had a coach who was in the BALCO suspensions and retired. He could not afford to payback the winnings and they were not millions. I do believe in clean sports and drug testing but I do have understanding. When athletes get caught with the positive I am surprised by a few but not surprised by many. I am saddened by the positive test found for Tyson Gay. The small countries that had results of positives I am not shocked by that. I have talked to athletes from these countries and other countries and their goals were to better their lives and try to stay competitive in the world of track. I think there needs to be understanding and these athletes are victims of their own decisions but they have reason. I have respect for what they do on the track and in the field. These athletes are role models and they need to understand what role they play in sports and how it could effect the life of the future. The world championships are right around the corner and wish everyone the best. Go out and be role models!! I do not want to upset the athletes I am friends with but I do have understanding for the positives. I just wanted to share a little.
Posted on: Mon, 22 Jul 2013 16:33:00 +0000
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