Endurance Sports Archives | Med Fit Consulting, Inc

Is Muck’s Best Good Enough?

By Jerald Cook MD | October 10, 2024 |

Muck tests himself at a club race, hoping to stand on the top of the podium. Does he have what it takes?

Muck’s Mucked up PR

By Jerald Cook MD | September 20, 2024 |

Based on true stories…Muck stood in the transition area, shifting uncomfortably in his wetsuit, hugging him in places it had no business hugging. I think my wetsuit shrunk, he chuckled to himself.

Growth Hormone Abuse and Detection in Athletes

By Jerald Cook MD | January 12, 2021 |

Recombinant human growth hormone (rhGH) is often abused in sports for its performance-enhancing effects. Despite its widespread use, research shows no clear benefit for athletes who are not growth hormone deficient. Detection is challenging, but biomarkers like IGF-1 and fibronectin 1 are used to identify rhGH misuse.