I remember him in Pittsburgh... Everybody knew he was special.
I just googled "Barry + Bonds + admits = " Bonds admits he used a clear substance and a cream that was supplied to him by his trainer, but he didn't know the substances contained steroids."
As a former athlete.Athletes are really aware about what goes into the machine. He knew what he was doing.
4 hour workouts... I would say he was not working out with any intensity. If he was working out with a lot of intensity, he would need more than protien powder and vitamins to recover. Things slow down as we age. Recovery is one of those things.
As far as the media goes... I would hate them to. If in the same situation. I cannot say I would be helpful to that beast. I kind of admire his disdain for the media.
I make my own decisions and I stick to them... Sometimes it takes me a while to process the info. but I do the best I can and I am always learning.
We may not agree with each other on everything, but I truly admire folks like you who keep an open mind. I like to think I do as well....so much easier to listen to others when ideas are articulated, rather than listening to tired old rants saying the same thing!!
I know athletes are careful of what they put into their bodies, but I'm not 100% convinced that Bonds wasn't at least partially duped since the cream and the clear were applied topically. As for the workouts, what I've seen and read, they are indeed the real deal and did involve the usual protein powder and pills. His personal trainer put him through a pretty rigorous routine, some of which we could see on the field before the park opened. I'm sure I'm a bit naive, and will cop to such, but still wonder if he didn't put too much stock in the integrity of his trainer.
I thank you for input that can help me make my decisions as well!