[Al Myers]

Outstanding post Ben!

I am in complete agreement with everything you said – and that is one of the reasons I love the USAWA and the people involved with it. Dinoman

[Al Myers]

It’s more proof that Thom has ALWAYS been full of fluff – even as a teenager!!! haha Al

PS GREAT POEM THOUGH!!! I hope he writes another one for us, but this time from the point of view of a veteran weightlifter.

[Al Myers]

Who would have known that Oprah has her own channel!!!!!

Did anyone else watch the Armstrong interview last night???? And does anyone believe that he is telling the truth NOW???

[Al Myers]

I’ve never watch Oprah before – what channel is this thing on???

[Al Myers]

Thanks Dan for that response. I hope to believe that you are correct in thinking that ALL PED’s can now be detected with advanced testing. That means the “testers” are getting ahead of the “users”. Afterall, the term “designer steroid” is defined as an anabolic steroid that had been pharmocologically “designed” to be able to be used, and yet yield a negative drug test for the user. Other than that it is still just a roid being used to gain performance advantages!!

Now I got to take the rest of the day off and watch Ophrah!!! haha Dinoman

[Al Myers]

Wow Dan – that didn’t take ya long for a comeback!!!

But you’re changing the debate here. I absolutely agree that not all steroids have sports enhancing effects. In fact, several steroids can have adverse effects to the strength athlete (ie catabolic steroids).

I understand now that the WADA looks at other hormonal markers to come to a decision on a positive test. To me that seems to open up a “can of worms” as to making any correct interpretations. There are so many factors that can change the levels of LH in a person, both hormonally and therapeutic. This is a hormone that I deal with on a daily basis, as it is critical to reproductive function. I often have to make therapeutic decisions based on the adverse effects of prednisone on LH, which in turn affects fertility in animals. It’s proven that prednisone usage decreases LH release (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/6827210) in animals.

Given that this drug is a common steroid used to treat several medical issues (ie asthma) in people, does the WADA take these things into consideration when they are trying to interpret a postive drug test based on LH levels? This is just one of many examples why basing testing on LH is a bad idea and inconclusive in my opinion.

But back to the main issue and it seems that you are now in agreement with me on it – that there ARE “designer steroids” that may be used that are untestable at this point in time. Al

[Al Myers]

Dan, I don’t fully agree with everything you said. I do believe there are “designer steroids” that are beyond WADA’s testing methods. Even though “most” basic anabolic steroids have similiar base structures, small changes in the molecular periphery can make a totally new compound, with major pharmacologic differences. I don’t see how testing for steroidal base structures would be a definitive test, as you would have interence with endogenous hormones.

After all, wasn’t this the issue with the BALCO incident and the “designer steroids” that the professional athletes were taking, yet still passing tests? Also, I’m sure you have read this already but I want to link it for others to read – http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1402217/

This study supports what I have just said, but I’m open minded about things so I’ll be awaiting your response! haha Al

[Al Myers]

Theres more useful information about supplements in those last two posts than the ENTIRE last issue of Mens Health!!

Magazines that are sponsored by supplement companies (by paying advertisements) NEVER tell the whole truth! Dinoman

[Al Myers]

haha ET – that’s only funny because I have been in your two gyms!!! Decor wasn’t high on your list of importance!!! LOL

[Al Myers]

I’m back home so now we can return to normalcy here on the website. No more looking at a naked Big T every time you log onto the USAWA Daily News!!! haha Dinoman

[Al Myers]

Troy & James – GREAT POSTS!!

I enjoyed reading about the things that “go thru your minds” as you continue your journey in your lifting career. I will tell you that as time goes by many of your ideas and philosophies will change (or better termed evolved?) as you continue down the road of physicial development.

But I can see both of you have the right mindset for the longhaul – and that’s the important thing. Al

PS Every day in the gym is a personal battle between you and the weight in front of you.

[Al Myers]

Meter, I really think you should have the surgery. Dinoman

[Al Myers]

If weather permits there may be a shooting contest immediately following the meet for anyone who is interested. I’m thinking of having four different competition catagories.

1. 25 target trap shoot
2. 10 shot small bore (.223 and below)- 100 and 200 yards
3. 10 shot large bore (above .233)- 100 and 200 yards
4. 10 shot handgun 10 yards & 25 yards

You can enter one, a couple, or all of these catagories depending on what gun/guns you bring.

Let me know if anyone is interested in this. This way the Dino Challenge will cover two of my favorite interests – shooting and lifting!!! Al

[Al Myers]

This is gonna be a fun meet – so it’s one you don’t want to miss!!! Al

[Al Myers]

Knee wraps are allowed in the USAWA for the 12″ base squat and the front squat. This was passed in the mid 90’s. IAWA also allows knee wraps for the regular squat (not a USAWA lift). The reason you can’t find IAWA World records for the 12″ base squat is because it is not an official IAWA lift. It is an USAWA official lifts and there are USAWA records for it. Al

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