Doping!
It is called performance enhancing drugs. Sounds better than doping. Sadly, at least I feel sad about it, I have come to understand that even amateur racers use performance enhancing drugs. I am starting to realize it is not uncommon even at intermediate performance levels. Many, maybe most, don't see anything wrong with it. And there is a grey zone, I don't think anyone would object to over-the-counter vitamins for example. Or a cup of coffee, which boasts aerobic performance. Asthma sufferers are prescribed inhalers which can be crucial to their breathing and participation in sports. Inhalers can also boast performance. When is it a form of cheating and when is it fair? Probably impossible to say, but there have been a lot of runners that have been diagnosed with asthma and are allowed to use inhalers. Low testosterone is another grey area. Hard training can significantly lower testosterone levels. Is it then fair to get prescribed additional testosterone? After all, to cure