Post by 3speed on Jun 2, 2011 16:03:47 GMT -5
then, at least, do your homework and check out the supplement that you are taking or are interested in taking.
I recently had to impose a 2 year ban on someone who tested positive for steroids at one of our meets. He was very professional about the situation, but maintained that he had never used any drugs and that there must be some mistake. He emailed me a list of supplements that he was taking. One product contained a "propriatery blend" that the manufacturer refuses to identify. Another one on his list has the following printed on the container and in all of it's print advertising:
warning: Athletes or anyone subject to banned substance testing should check with their governing body before using this product. Be sure to read the entire label including full directions as well as any precautions and warnings.
I REALLY ENJOY busting and banning cheaters. I REALLY HATE when I have to ban someone who makes an honest, if uneducated, mistake. However, I have no choice. The cheater could just as easily make the same claim. It is for this very reason that I put into the drug rules that the athlete is ultimately responsible for what goes into his/her body.
If you test positive, you will be banned. So, please try to make my job a little easier by doing a little homework. If you have questions about a specific supplement, feel free to send me a pm. I will help you with it as much as I can.
I recently had to impose a 2 year ban on someone who tested positive for steroids at one of our meets. He was very professional about the situation, but maintained that he had never used any drugs and that there must be some mistake. He emailed me a list of supplements that he was taking. One product contained a "propriatery blend" that the manufacturer refuses to identify. Another one on his list has the following printed on the container and in all of it's print advertising:
warning: Athletes or anyone subject to banned substance testing should check with their governing body before using this product. Be sure to read the entire label including full directions as well as any precautions and warnings.
I REALLY ENJOY busting and banning cheaters. I REALLY HATE when I have to ban someone who makes an honest, if uneducated, mistake. However, I have no choice. The cheater could just as easily make the same claim. It is for this very reason that I put into the drug rules that the athlete is ultimately responsible for what goes into his/her body.
If you test positive, you will be banned. So, please try to make my job a little easier by doing a little homework. If you have questions about a specific supplement, feel free to send me a pm. I will help you with it as much as I can.
