The Hitch said:
I can understand him taking these risks at his peak at the tdf to become a star and create the whole.Armstrong phenomenon but doing it now at events which won't increase his fame or fortune of wellbeing one iota is imo very very
stupid.
The doping sub-culture that exists in triathlons would blow your mind, especially all those yuppies with real-world jobs who can afford steroid regimens prescribed by the quacks who run anti-aging clinics.
You may not recall, but an organized steroid trafficking operation was taken down in NYC and involved many law enforcement officers who just wanted to get and stay buff.
This isn't just about competing at the highest levels for money and glamor-it's the psychosis that exists in everyday life and affects everyday people who are concerned about looking and feeling good at all costs.
I know a couple of older gentlemen who tell me they love having the vitality they once had as 20-year olds from steroid "supplementation".
That's why they do it.
There is always an undercurrent of insecurity underneath the arrogant facades of some high achievers. Armstrong may suffer from this as much as any other Type-A personality who does triathlons.
As for what he may be taking, the cocktail is very simple-EPO, HgH and testosterone. The recipe isn't really all that complicated, and if he's not going to be tested he can dope to his heart's content.