I think the OP is on to something regarding neutralization of lactate.
Bi-carb and alkaline solutions.
The development of the bicarb hydrogel is certainly a step forward. Nice being able to use it without feeling like you're going to sh*t yourself the entire time. So expensive though.
The development of the bicarb hydrogel is certainly a step forward. Nice being able to use it without feeling like you're going to sh*t yourself the entire time. So expensive though.
Wouldn't doubt there's a new PED but times across the boards in every track event indicates 1 thing:
Technology.
Tracks with better return + Shoe technology that keeps improving. And the shoes keep getting even lighter, bouncier, and faster. Curious to see what times will be like in 2 or 3 years.
The take off boards at the Euro Champs in Italy were by all accounts trampolines. I imagine track tech has improved too.
Doping is something that died 10 years ago, tests are way better now.
Doping trumps everything else you listed. Testing can't keep up with it (with the solitary exception of Kenya). It is the true cutting edge of the sport.
Wouldn't doubt there's a new PED but times across the boards in every track event indicates 1 thing:
Technology.
Tracks with better return + Shoe technology that keeps improving. And the shoes keep getting even lighter, bouncier, and faster. Curious to see what times will be like in 2 or 3 years.
The thing is, the sprinters 100-200-400 aren’t running any faster despite what is purported to be better technology. This is clearly something that helps from 800 to 5,000. I would have said the double threshold training made a breakthrough (and I think it did) as the 800 was lagging behind too, but now with these amazing 800 times being popped, it must be something with lactate clearance or tolerance.
The women are. We saw a slew of sprinters get closer to Flo-Jo's records than ever before. Not just 1, but about 4 or 5 sprinters. The shoe and track tech keeps improving, I wouldn't be surprised to finally see at least one of Flo-Jo's records going down.
The only event that doesn't seem to be improving with the others is the 400m.
And again, not saying there aren't new PEDs; just saying the tech has been improving a lot too.
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We already saw the bump from the shoes. This is something different, and it’s something that is not happening equally for all, which usually indicates doping.
A yt girl from a developed country just dropped an insane 5sec pb, trust me it's working for EVERYBODY.
The development of the bicarb hydrogel is certainly a step forward. Nice being able to use it without feeling like you're going to sh*t yourself the entire time. So expensive though.
And her top two in the women’s 1500m in Paris today
By now you would have heard about GW1516, a banned substance that five riders have tested positive to in the past week. And you might have heard of AICAR,
Genuinely curious about this. It has to be dope, and I really want to know what's going on and how rampant it is. Little Miss 3:50 got that sweet stuff..
Allegedly the new PED is something targeting the mitochondria
Biggest question is testicular shrinkage for men -- WADA and USADA test for "keep the balls on" drugs. Is there a new sperm pump drug, or should drug testers be measuring testicle circumference?
What do people think about ecdysteroids like Turkesterone? I'm seeing some of the big meathead influencers pushing Turkesterone for it's supposed protein synthesis and muscle building benefits. I think it's starting to catch on with the average gym rat population, but I'm wondering who prevalent this is in elite sport. It's not banned.
Allegedly the new PED is something targeting the mitochondria
Biggest question is testicular shrinkage for men -- WADA and USADA test for "keep the balls on" drugs. Is there a new sperm pump drug, or should drug testers be measuring testicle circumference?
I would greatly disagree regarding exogenous (synthetic) hgh being indistinguishable. It’s just that it has an extremely short detection window (4-6 hours in some studies). Now, your suggestion about mitochondrial manipulation might really have some merit. If your body has more “powerhouses” then more energy is produced- more mitochondria would then be able to utilize analogously more oxygen, effectively increasing tissue oxygenation. The more o’s, the longer it takes for lactic acidosis. Really good thought, man.
What do people think about ecdysteroids like Turkesterone? I'm seeing some of the big meathead influencers pushing Turkesterone for it's supposed protein synthesis and muscle building benefits. I think it's starting to catch on with the average gym rat population, but I'm wondering who prevalent this is in elite sport. It's not banned.
There's been no proven benefits from turkesterone for runners. On top of that, even weight lifters are split on whether it's snake oil and helps them in any way.
Doping is something that died 10 years ago, tests are way better now.
I personally know people that dope and they get away with it. High level runners.
Remember, countries aren’t incentivized to rat on their best athletes, especially in an Olympic year.
There are also plenty of cycles that make it very hard to get caught if you are half smart about it and don’t get too greedy. I know how to do a cycle with well established and known PEDs without getting caught if I want to.
Allegedly the new PED is something targeting the mitochondria
Biggest question is testicular shrinkage for men -- WADA and USADA test for "keep the balls on" drugs. Is there a new sperm pump drug, or should drug testers be measuring testicle circumference?
I would greatly disagree regarding exogenous (synthetic) hgh being indistinguishable. It’s just that it has an extremely short detection window (4-6 hours in some studies). Now, your suggestion about mitochondrial manipulation might really have some merit. If your body has more “powerhouses” then more energy is produced- more mitochondria would then be able to utilize analogously more oxygen, effectively increasing tissue oxygenation. The more o’s, the longer it takes for lactic acidosis. Really good thought, man.
Went down a rabbit hole:
SR9009 (Stenabolic): What this compound does is it stimulates and activates the Rev-ErbA, which increases mitochondria. This then leads to increased stamina, endurance, and exercise capacity. The half-life of SR9009 is only roughly 4 to 5 hours.
Also this in relation to boosting exercise capacity:
