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2011-12-09 5:11 PM

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Hi BTers. I am doing some research for an article to be published in Triathlete Magazine on the use of performance enhancing drugs (PEDs) by age group triathletes. I have constructed a completely anonymous and confidential survey that I am hoping people might complete so that I can get a sense of the prevalence of this issue and get a feel for the attitudes towards PED use and testing in the triathlon community.

The survey should take no more than five minutes to complete and may be found here:
http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/WEB22E349FUDJU

If you choose to complete it, please do so as honestly as possible!

I thank you in advance for your consideration.

Cheers

2011-12-09 5:36 PM
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Does heroin count?

Oops, did I say that out loud?

2011-12-09 5:39 PM
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"Do you do drugs Danny?"
2011-12-09 7:55 PM
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I think EVERYONE who beats me is on the juice!
2011-12-09 8:08 PM
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Is good bourbon a PED?
2011-12-09 8:36 PM
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blbriley - 2011-12-09 5:39 PM "Do you do drugs Danny?"

"Every day, sir"

"Well then, what's the problem?"

2011-12-10 6:00 PM
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Dunno if albuterol is legal or not but I answered as if it is not an illegal substance.  I take albuterol during asthma attacks (took 4 puffs tonight) and preexercise also. 

... Aw . question 6 shows it is illegal.  Well, I took the survery in the spirit not the letter.  So I answered that I don't take PEDs even though I apparently do. 



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2011-12-10 6:31 PM
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kathy caribe - 2011-12-10 7:00 PM

Dunno if albuterol is legal or not but I answered as if it is not an illegal substance.  I take albuterol during asthma attacks (took 4 puffs tonight) and preexercise also. 

... Aw . question 6 shows it is illegal.  Well, I took the survery in the spirit not the letter.  So I answered that I don't take PEDs even though I apparently do. 

 

prescribed by a physician for asthma no it is not. though at elite levels you need a TUE

2011-12-10 10:41 PM
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What is "TUE"?
2011-12-10 10:52 PM
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Kathy,

As a professional athlete it is on the list but many professional athletes do use inhalers.  IRRC, As long as you have it pre-cleared you are ok.  

2011-12-11 5:43 PM
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TriToy - 2011-12-10 6:31 PM
kathy caribe - 2011-12-10 7:00 PM

Dunno if albuterol is legal or not but I answered as if it is not an illegal substance.  I take albuterol during asthma attacks (took 4 puffs tonight) and preexercise also. 

... Aw . question 6 shows it is illegal.  Well, I took the survery in the spirit not the letter.  So I answered that I don't take PEDs even though I apparently do. 

 

prescribed by a physician for asthma no it is not. though at elite levels you need a TUE

Down here you don't need prescription.  As a matter of fact, while grocery shopping at Soriana (while on Coz for hte IM) I noticed they had it for $10MN each and I picked up 2 more (expire next December).  That is about $0.80USD each.


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ThomasGerlach ProTri - 2011-12-10 10:52 PM

Kathy,

As a professional athlete it is on the list but many professional athletes do use inhalers.  IRRC, As long as you have it pre-cleared you are ok.  

thanks!

2011-12-11 7:08 PM
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I did sleep in a Holiday Inn Express last night.
2011-12-11 7:13 PM
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Btw.... Albuterol used to be and may still be the loophole for inhalants..... I remember reading a study or book that the excuses for use went up exponentially when the IOC allowed the use with medical excuse. So I am sure some need it but it sets up a condition for abuse .
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FELTGood - 2011-12-11 7:13 PM Btw.... Albuterol used to be and may still be the loophole for inhalants..... I remember reading a study or book that the excuses for use went up exponentially when the IOC allowed the use with medical excuse. So I am sure some need it but it sets up a condition for abuse .

It is always unfortunate when people abuse the system but I read something like 50% of all the Olympic Swimmers at Beijing suffered from Asthma.   You will often see pro triathletes with an inhaler under the suit just in case they get into trouble. 

2011-12-12 5:14 PM
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I wanted to thank everyone who participated in the survey and invite others to do so if they were interested. The link is here:

http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/WEB22E349FUDJU

Thanks

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