How Far Is Too Far?

How far is too far in the sport of running?



Many, if not all, sports have been infiltrated by cheating and by the time the perpetrator is caught- the damage to the reputation of the sport or to other players is already done.

Lance Armstrong exemplified this exact issue in the sport of cycling. He was part of a massive sport-wide doping scandal that truly tarnished cycling and the Tour De France. Armstrong's commitment to cheating also resides in his numerous denials in the onslaught of doping allegations throughout his career. Fortunately for the fans, the truth came to light as he appeared on Opera and confessed his follies.



Cycling, however, certainly is not alone in the fight against doping. Track and field athletes have also plagued the sport with many positive drug tests over the years. In fact, track has become a hotbed for this exact issue.

The New York Times also covered the Russian state-wide doping issues leading up to the 2016 Olympic Games and their suspension.


Currently, however, many distance athletes have set their cross-hairs on Alberto Salazar and the Oregon Project, for doping in track and field.

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As the celebrated coach Alberto Salazar faces doping allegations, a shadow is cast over two of his elite runners competing in the Boston Marathon

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Salazar has been under the microscope in the running community for the past few years and my guess is that he'll be there until there's blood. In my opinion, he has been guilty of crossing the line with testosterone with his main athlete, Galen Rupp- A multi-time US National Champion, and it's only a matter of time before the positive test arrises. 



How far is too far?
Tarnishing the sport for the rest of us who want to run clean at the highest of levels is too far. Many times these doping athletes have taken the spotlight away from the deserving runner who missed out on the opportunity to see a victory in a major championship.
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