I got this bad news yesterday.
Athletes who take human growth hormone may not be getting the boost they expected.
While growth hormone adds some muscle, it doesn’t appear to improve strength or exercise capacity, according to a review of studies that tested the hormone in mostly athletic young men.
“It doesn’t look like it helps and there’s a hint of evidence it may worsen athletic performance,” said Dr. Hau Liu, of Santa Clara Valley Medical Center in San Jose, Calif., who was lead author of the review.
Researchers found that those who got the hormone put on about 5 pounds more of muscle, and lost about 2 pounds more of fat, although the fat loss wasn’t statistically different. The researchers said some of the extra body mass could just be fluid buildup.
There was no difference found in strength or exercise stamina between the two groups, but there were only two strength studies and eight that measured exercise. Those who got the hormone had more side effects including swelling and fatigue.
So let me get this straight. I am going to have to rely on diet and training to become a better runner? I can’t afford EPO so it looks like I am actually going to have to put in the miles. Looks like my one bottle of HGH and 1 mile run routine is going to have to be replaced with the 70 mile week again. I still am not going to stop wearing my speedo bikini that came with the HGH.
I have been waiting for four month to run in shorts. Running at the indoor track doesn’t count. I’m a layering kind of guy and boy did I ever layer this winter. One drifit shirt with long sleeve t-shirt over that, followed by a winter jacket. For the lower half , I had the old stretch pants with the sweats on top. This is my 5 degree to 32 degree outfit which pretty much meant I wore it the entire winter. When I run my long runs I really don’t notice the difference of the added clothes but not so in the speed workouts. I feel like I’m wearing a parachute while dragging a tire. So when I got to put on some shorts this week I felt like I lost 20 pounds. Whether or not I ran faster is not the point. I felt like I can and it inspired me to run an extra day this week. The warmer air and the other runners get my running juices flowing. I find it impossible to get up at 4:45 every morning when it is 10 degrees out but have no problem rising and shining at 40 degrees. I move more, sleep better, and because of it, I’m happier. Some bring on spring, I have some fast running to do.
We all want to be faster and of course, training and speed work would be way too much effort. I prefer lighter shoes. Everyone is different, but a light pair of shoes not only makes me feel fast but actually lessens the fatigue on my legs as the mileage builds up. I am fortunate I don’t need very much stability and despite being a big runner at 190 (hopefully 175 by May) I don’t need extra cushioning. What I do need is space in the toe box and because of this, Mizuno is my shoe of choice. I have been running in Mizuno Wave Riders since the day I began running. Just like an old dependable car, you want to try something different, but after trying a few new models you realize you already have the best model for you. Read the rest of this entry »
1. You live in the United States and actually know how far a kilometer is
2. You’re covered in lube and have no plans of sex
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I’m not making fun of any of these people (OK a few of them), I’m just saying if I’m standing at the pearly gates and God tells me I can come in if I can be ten people in a race. I’m going with these 10.
Despite his super turbo shoes I am pretty sure I can take this guy in a 10K. But I’m going to let you tell him he lost
No, not the dead guy, that would be too easy. I’m talking about the guy in front who’s the front runner for the most awkward photo award
When a Rainbow flag just won’t do it (not that there’s anything wrong with it) nothing says you can outrun me like a Mazda Miata, Spuds McKenzie, and garland.
The only problem I see here is that after each time I beat him, he’s just going to go back in time and run it again.
Yes he did but I think I can beat him
Anyone who gets a bruise from making a muscle may not have the strongest leg muscles
I owe him a good ass kicking as many times as he’s rolled me over the past few years
No photoshop here. Ironically this is how my legs feel after a long race
I’ve already beaten many a gay vampire in some half marathons so I don’t think this one will be any faster
