In 490 BC, the Persian Army landed on the plain of Marathon, 25 miles from Athens. The
Athenians sent a messenger named Feidipides to Sparta to ask for help. He ran the 150 …

The extensive use of medicinal products for the alleviation of the symptoms of disease can
be traced back to the Greek physician, Galen, in the third century bc. Interestingly, it was …

Exercise and competitive sports should be associated with a wide range of health benefits
with the potential to inspire a positive community health legacy. However, the reputation of …

Fastest, Highest, Strongest presents a comprehensive challenge to the dominant orthodoxy
concerning the use of performance-enhancing drugs in sport. Examining the political and …

Is it possible for the “natural” athlete who competes without chemical assistance to achieve
record-breaking performances in sports requiring strength, power, speed, or endurance …

This book offers a new history of drug use in sport. It argues that the idea of taking drugs to
enhance performance has not always been the crisis or 'evil'we now think it is. Instead, the …

Athletes of all types continuously strive for competitive advantages. Today's society
encourages winning above sportsmanship and fair play. Unfortunately, the desire to “win at …