Once again the IAAF feigns innocence. I read Brian's post first, and now I
see Brian is blind, and has a tainted view.
The report talks about a known contaminated supplement, that the athletes
were not informed of. IAAF's reply is do not take any food supplements.
That naive, and a foolish statement. Despite what people like think day to
day diets cannot, and do not provide the needed intake for a world class
athlete. The RDA does not prescribe amounts base upon an individual
performing at the limits of his genetics.
For the governing body of track and field to make a general statement like,
"Do not take any food supplements" when they know of specific ones that have
been contaminated is foolhardy, and stinks of suicide.
Get your heads out of your rearends folks. This is not about cheating, it is
about performing at the height of your capabilities. That requires much more
than 3 squares, and a glass of milk.
As for CJ and the athletes, yes, they should always be wary of what the take
into their bodies. No question! But if USATF, IAAF, IOC, USOC, and any
other governing body has research of a contaminate, it is imperative that it
be made public knowledge. Do not let the athlete take the supplement, and
your reply is too bad! This only adds to the dysfunction of track as a whole.
DGS
Faith is a road seldom traveled
