Anti-Doping Education for Ultrarunners with Tammy Hanson, USADA Elite Education Director #221

View all show notes and timestamps on the KoopCast website . Episode overview: Tammy Hanson currently serves as the Elite Education Director at the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA). In this position, she oversees the day-to-day operations of USADA’s education and engagement initiatives, drives strategic planning, and develops effective, data-driven programs that focus on clean sport education. Tammy is recognized for her commitment to supporting global anti-doping partners and ongoing international research. Since joining USADA in 2015, Tammy has overseen a nearly twelvefold increase in education reach, highlighted by a significant rise in coach education, and has contributed to the enhancement of audience-specific content and programs. Originally from Wisconsin, Tammy earned a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire in 2006 and a Master of Science in Organizational Leadership from Colorado State University in 2019. Tammy is passionate about empowering athletes with the tools necessary to compete with integrity. Episode highlights: (24:01) Athlete responsibilities: testing, knowing your rights, what are you putting in your body, over 300 prohibited substances, many prohibit substances are common over the counter medications, check globaldro.com, dietary supplements, other considerations (53:21) Advice for athletes: Pikes Peak Marathon example, different anti-doping organizations, the landscape is fractured, read the rules of your race (1:09:54) Educational resources: links in the show notes, go to experts, don’t guess, rules change Additional resources: GlobalDRO USADA Athlete resources 2024 WADA prohibited list USADA Supplement Connect KoopCast with USADAs Matthew Fedork Podcast on NSAIDS in Ultrarunning SUBSCRIBE to Research Essentials for Ultrarunning Buy Training Essentials for Ultrarunning on Amazon or Audible . Information on coaching- www.trainright.com Koop’s Social Media Twitter/Instagram- @jasonkoop