His blatant use of detectable PEDS indicates just how lack luster testing is , at least in the older age groups.
Objective suspected dopers list is easy to maintain.
Target the runners at the top who make and maintain improvements over 5 percent.
Quall's 20 years of data is a good example.
His abrupt performance improvements started in 2019.
Year followed by *best age graded score:
2004 79 2005 78 2006 82 2007 81 2008 no data 2009 80 2010 81 2011 76 2012 76 2013 76 2014 no data 2015 81 2016 74 2017 74 2018 76 2019 86 17 races over 80 percent 2020 no data 2021 78 only 3 races 2022 89 17 races over 80 with 8 over 85 and 5 over 88 percent 2023 91
Good lord. Nice work! I'm going to start doing this for some local area 60+ runners that I'm very suspicious of. For anyone who has been a consistent long time runner (e.g. multiple decades), one could expect fluctuations of a few percent from one year to the next, but sorry, nobody goes from consistent mid 70's/low 80's year after year to 90%+ clean. Not buying it.
As a masters T&F participant and supporter:
1. Record breaking performers should be drug tested.
2. Masters athletes claiming TUEs should be disclosed.
3. The masters age-graded tables (and percentages) remain a work in progress. Especially in the older age groups more results are needed, especially in the track events, as many older masters 'gravitate' to the throws
His blatant use of detectable PEDS indicates just how lack luster testing is , at least in the older age groups.
Objective suspected dopers list is easy to maintain.
Target the runners at the top who make and maintain improvements over 5 percent.
Quall's 20 years of data is a good example.
His abrupt performance improvements started in 2019.
Year followed by *best age graded score:
2004 79 2005 78 2006 82 2007 81 2008 no data 2009 80 2010 81 2011 76 2012 76 2013 76 2014 no data 2015 81 2016 74 2017 74 2018 76 2019 86 17 races over 80 percent 2020 no data 2021 78 only 3 races 2022 89 17 races over 80 with 8 over 85 and 5 over 88 percent 2023 91
This really, really, really pisses me off but also doesn't surprise me. I run the PA USATF cross country and road circuits, and have a great time. I've raced against Robert Qualls, though I'm far younger. I am not great at running but way above average for my age group. Still, it's disheartening for me when I see a 70 year old getting faster and I'm getting slower as a 40-something.
The PA Cross Country and Road Circuits are perhaps the only professional Master's series in the country. The stakes are low, I think the winning team gets $600 or something. And in Quals age group, I think it's like $25 to win a PA race or something.
But still it makes achievements, like breaking 6 in the mile or 21:35--7 minute pace--in the 5k (which for Masters runners are big achievements) be cheapened when clowns like Qualls are out there doped to infinity running 5:30s and 19:30s in their 70s.
There are at least two other runners on the circuit who have suspicious times. I hope they're tested soon too. Given the bold all over the Masters Track Championship website, I think that it's likely that they'll test there. I wonder how many positives they'll get? Frankly wouldn't surprise me if it's over 20%.
Good lord. Nice work! I'm going to start doing this for some local area 60+ runners that I'm very suspicious of. For anyone who has been a consistent long time runner (e.g. multiple decades), one could expect fluctuations of a few percent from one year to the next, but sorry, nobody goes from consistent mid 70's/low 80's year after year to 90%+ clean. Not buying it.
As a masters T&F participant and supporter:
1. Record breaking performers should be drug tested.
2. Masters athletes claiming TUEs should be disclosed.
3. The masters age-graded tables (and percentages) remain a work in progress. Especially in the older age groups more results are needed, especially in the track events, as many older masters 'gravitate' to the throws
His blatant use of detectable PEDS indicates just how lack luster testing is , at least in the older age groups.
Objective suspected dopers list is easy to maintain.
Target the runners at the top who make and maintain improvements over 5 percent.
Quall's 20 years of data is a good example.
His abrupt performance improvements started in 2019.
Year followed by *best age graded score:
2004 79 2005 78 2006 82 2007 81 2008 no data 2009 80 2010 81 2011 76 2012 76 2013 76 2014 no data 2015 81 2016 74 2017 74 2018 76 2019 86 17 races over 80 percent 2020 no data 2021 78 only 3 races 2022 89 17 races over 80 with 8 over 85 and 5 over 88 percent 2023 91
There are two more runners registered for Nationals that they should test. I won't say who they are but those of us who run the PA Circuit knows who they are (one dude and one woman).
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?
Your question has zero to do with my post, and I miss your reference.
There are two more runners registered for Nationals that they should test. I won't say who they are but those of us who run the PA Circuit knows who they are (one dude and one woman).
Well, now that we know from congressional testimony that USADA barely conducts any testing at all relative to the number of athletes competing (ok maybe an exaggeration, but you get the point), it should be obvious that there has been, and will be, effectively zero testing in masters track.
Of course in an ideal world there shouldn't have to be any, but whatever.
Wow, I know of this guy. He is in my town and have spoken to him a few times at races over the years. I was going to say I've seen him training randomly around town for at least 20 years often times doing interval at the track solo. I never would have guessed, seem like a nice guy.
Guys like him are part of why I don’t run masters.
Loser.
Oh he's the reason? Really? At least he had the BALLS to compete (albeit his balls were likely overgrown due to the enormous amount of drugs he was taking).
Oh he's the reason? Really? At least he had the BALLS to compete (albeit his balls were likely overgrown due to the enormous amount of drugs he was taking).
Read the linked article, please. There's a reason roiders make jokes about raisins.
Potential downsides in some cases: cardiovascular disease, liver damage, fertility collapse. Also, for men, maybe a dash of testicular atrophy—it became a meme in my reporting notebook, after a number of men who had used steroids said their balls had miniaturized to the size of peas, of Raisinets, tinkling around in their un-shrunk sacks.
When you say PAUSATF are we talking Pennsylvania or Pacific Association?
My exact thought also.
I figured it out since we are talking about the guy in this thread. Pacific Association. I got a few names that need to be tested. I'm actually surprised some signed up for Masters Nationals when they have drug testing there. I expect some DNS.
I see guys like this at local races by me, all the time. Guys who run 3 days per week, but they're setting state, age-group records each race. Muscular and solid like linebackers instead of long distance runners, is the dead giveaway. They're in their 40's, 50's, 70's, doesn't matter. They get addicted to testosterone they get put on at these crooked "anti-aging" disgrace-clinics and never can shake the addiction.
Well, now that we know from congressional testimony that USADA barely conducts any testing at all relative to the number of athletes competing (ok maybe an exaggeration, but you get the point), it should be obvious that there has been, and will be, effectively zero testing in masters track.
Of course in an ideal world there shouldn't have to be any, but whatever.
I don't care anyway. I have performed to a very high level as a master, but I know where I stand compared to the best in the world. I couldn't give a toss about what medication other people take.
