I voted for the drug testing with changes or more accurately more information on the testing. So maybe it was not with changes but more clarification. Regarding out of competition testing, how would it play out if they showed up at my work? I am in a relatively senior level finance position with a large banking client. The building is secured and access to floors and elevators is controlled. 75% of my day is spent in meetings with the client. If chosen for a test and they showed up to the building would someone be required to leave a client meeting and take a doping test? It may not be a public event but make no mistake the building secuirty would find out about the drug test and the rumors would fly.

With all that said like others I am for the testing and would welcome the more level playing field or knowing that wtc was making an effort to ensure we all race by the rules. It took me 8 years to qualify for Kona and I missed a spot by one position twice with one time being less than 20 seconds. Yes, I take this hobby serious and it does matter to me that we abide by the rules. I can understand others perspective that it does not matter to them but it does to me and it seems other posting here as well.

Reading the list of banned substances and it does not seem to be overly challenging to stay clear of the substances? I do not take supplements other then Glucosamine and Chondroitin. Regarding a TUE, the WTC could help its cause by better communicating how it plans to hande TUE's.

Just my 2 cents on top of all the other banter,

Peace,
RF