I think every doctor should prescribe HGH to older people to help combat aging. Not saying you should be taking bodybuilder doses, but it could help prevent lose of muscle, etc..
Since abuse of HGH is known to have the side effect of Neanderthal look (acromegaly), mass prescription of HGH would be some next level of anti-aging therapy.
I respect runners of all ages who compete to be the best they can be and don’t stray into any gray margins that would be considered cheating. Ed Whitlock comes to mind as someone who I would never think would resort to cheating.
I really have to disagree with all this harrumphing.
He's 72. Who cares what he takes to bring him earlier to the grave, or to tart up his last years above ground?
No matter what his dose he isn't going to trouble important records.
Yeah he "stole" glory from other ancient joggers, but this confirms why the USA has such p poor rates of testing compared to the rest of the world. We waste money on relics, instead of our world and college level athletes.
He's 72, I am shocked anyone competes at that age. How can anyone really care if someone dopes at a recreational level in their 70s? If anything it is entertaining and humorous.
Doping on the elite level has both financial and career ramifications, that cannot be quantified. That is a legitimate issue.
He's 72, I am shocked anyone competes at that age. How can anyone really care if someone dopes at a recreational level in their 70s? If anything it is entertaining and humorous.
Doping on the elite level has both financial and career ramifications, that cannot be quantified. That is a legitimate issue.
Come on, don't get up in arms over a 72 year old.
Grumpy old man here.....There are lots of guys and women in their 60-70s training 50+miles a week plus cross training and travel to big races across the country who f*ing care a lot. You MAY understand if you live that long.
btw, just got done with a decent 300 repeat workout with a 33 y/o who is less than half my age and got a few miles in as a shakeout this morning. What did you do today? Just wondering.
I could run with Qualls when I was into masters running in my mid to late 50s. I was amazed at his performances in recent years, now I know why. Seems like a scumbag thing to do. The behavior that some can justify to themselves. Embarrassing lack of ethics.
Ah so you admit to being closer to Biden's age... now we know what's behind your insecurities and attacks.
Your mental health would improve with less time spent on political self flagellation.
Keep in mind - doing hormone replacement therapy (returning your base hormone levels to NORMAL not juicing) is completely legal in age group track.
FOR WOMEN but
NOT FOR MEN
What Qualls did is actual steroids - steroids are NOT returning your hormone levels to normal - they are using drugs to kick your competitors ass and collect medals and podium visits. Thats an EGO thing.
I got tested in my late 30s and found out I had the T levels of an 80 year old man. I took TRT for a few years then stopped because I got married and had kids and didnt want to spread the creams on my body to my family. I didnt die but I ballooned up to 240 pounds because I couldnt improve when I exercised and of course stupid diet choices - thats on me
I started taking TRT again years later when I got divorced and my kids moved out of the house. I was also having MUCH more serious health issues - mostly temp regulation stuff - I would inexplicably get freezing cold for no known reason and even wearing 2 pairs of sweats and 3 blankets I was literally shivering all night. That was eventually going to kill me down the road - or at least cut my life expectancy be a decade or two. Normalizing my testosterone levels instantly stopped all that.
No way was I going to destroy my health by NOT taking chemicals to replace what my body refuses to produce any more. Thats on the same level as a Type 1 diabetic refusing to take insulin.
I am going to race because I love running and its the only real way to prove to myself I am improving. I do races to see how fast I am - I care not at all if I am faster than some other old dude. I don't want or need to beat ANYBODY other than the guy in the mirror every morning. I care zero for medals or podiums just want to see my times come down as I train better and harder.
What I am NOT going to do is any USATF or WMA type championship events - I am going to do local or club road race type stuff and track stuff against almost exclusively younger dudes - I probably will also do a few state level senior olympic races with no intention of using my results at the national championship level. Most of the state level 'races' are actually time trials because only 1 or 2 guys actually show up each year. I am fine with that. If someone else isnt they can go F themselves :) If someone wants my medal or placing I could care less - they can have it - all I want is my time out there as a record of what I did.
The testosterone test I took to normalize my levels shows I am at 626 in a range of 200 to 900 something and I am fine with that - both health-wise and morality-wise. It's a NORMAL level and every FEMALE competitor out their has undoubtedly taken their own hormones to ensure their levels are normal as well. It just a massive double standard and utter hypocrisy that keeps old men from doing the same thing.
Your lengthy post is guilt ridden. How is your health issue any different then the runner that has been treated with chemotherapy or radiation therapy for cancer? Does he get a boost with TRT? I am sure the athletes that finished behind you in the State Senior Games would like for you to be exposed. Your rationalization rings hollow. You are a cheater, and that is what you see in the mirror.
Did you here the only about the 90 year old on roids. Give me a break with this kind of news. Why don't someone post about the zillions of Kenyas including former world record holders busted for roids and how ridiculously scandalous that country is. Let's Run must be running out of material. LMAO!
When I'm 70 or 80 I just hope to be still jogging :)
According to the CDC, the life expectancy for white males in the United States in 2021 was 73.2 years, a decrease of one year from 2020. Good for this man, do what you have to do Mr., most people are six feet under at that age!
Keep in mind - doing hormone replacement therapy (returning your base hormone levels to NORMAL not juicing) is completely legal in age group track.
FOR WOMEN but
NOT FOR MEN
What Qualls did is actual steroids - steroids are NOT returning your hormone levels to normal - they are using drugs to kick your competitors ass and collect medals and podium visits. Thats an EGO thing.
I got tested in my late 30s and found out I had the T levels of an 80 year old man. I took TRT for a few years then stopped because I got married and had kids and didnt want to spread the creams on my body to my family. I didnt die but I ballooned up to 240 pounds because I couldnt improve when I exercised and of course stupid diet choices - thats on me
I started taking TRT again years later when I got divorced and my kids moved out of the house. I was also having MUCH more serious health issues - mostly temp regulation stuff - I would inexplicably get freezing cold for no known reason and even wearing 2 pairs of sweats and 3 blankets I was literally shivering all night. That was eventually going to kill me down the road - or at least cut my life expectancy be a decade or two. Normalizing my testosterone levels instantly stopped all that.
No way was I going to destroy my health by NOT taking chemicals to replace what my body refuses to produce any more. Thats on the same level as a Type 1 diabetic refusing to take insulin.
I am going to race because I love running and its the only real way to prove to myself I am improving. I do races to see how fast I am - I care not at all if I am faster than some other old dude. I don't want or need to beat ANYBODY other than the guy in the mirror every morning. I care zero for medals or podiums just want to see my times come down as I train better and harder.
What I am NOT going to do is any USATF or WMA type championship events - I am going to do local or club road race type stuff and track stuff against almost exclusively younger dudes - I probably will also do a few state level senior olympic races with no intention of using my results at the national championship level. Most of the state level 'races' are actually time trials because only 1 or 2 guys actually show up each year. I am fine with that. If someone else isnt they can go F themselves :) If someone wants my medal or placing I could care less - they can have it - all I want is my time out there as a record of what I did.
The testosterone test I took to normalize my levels shows I am at 626 in a range of 200 to 900 something and I am fine with that - both health-wise and morality-wise. It's a NORMAL level and every FEMALE competitor out their has undoubtedly taken their own hormones to ensure their levels are normal as well. It just a massive double standard and utter hypocrisy that keeps old men from doing the same thing.
Your lengthy post is guilt ridden. How is your health issue any different then the runner that has been treated with chemotherapy or radiation therapy for cancer? Does he get a boost with TRT? I am sure the athletes that finished behind you in the State Senior Games would like for you to be exposed. Your rationalization rings hollow. You are a cheater, and that is what you see in the mirror.
Reid, when a Masters runner wins his age group 10k by 5 minutes, is that a red flag?
I don't even take supplements except D3/K2 in winter, but then again, I haven't competed in over a decade.
I assume that at least half the masters guys are ok some form of TRT, which is doping in my eyes, as much from trying to cheat a poor lifestyle as competitive ethics.
Maybe not half of all masters at USATF championships, but certainly half of the top 10 in the 45 pluses. Lots of very tan, unusually muscular and lean dudes who’ve recently gotten rid of their reading glasses.
Keep in mind - doing hormone replacement therapy (returning your base hormone levels to NORMAL not juicing) is completely legal in age group track.
FOR WOMEN but
NOT FOR MEN
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The testosterone test I took to normalize my levels shows I am at 626 in a range of 200 to 900 something and I am fine with that - both health-wise and morality-wise. It's a NORMAL level and every FEMALE competitor out their has undoubtedly taken their own hormones to ensure their levels are normal as well. It just a massive double standard and utter hypocrisy that keeps old men from doing the same thing.
Why are you bringing women into this? Women aren’t allowed to use T either and female hormones aren’t going to make anyone run faster. Find another way to justify yourself and your low T.
Reid, when a Masters runner wins his age group 10k by 5 minutes, is that a red flag?
I've done this several times. It wasn't unusual - with a 5K/10K/HM/M being held, the 10K was the least competitive event overall, only I had made it my A race. Picked up an overall podium spot. No T or PEDs or supplements of any kind. The thing about masters running is that while there may be a bunch of guys cheating, there are a hundred times more who are just slow.
