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

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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

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Chapters

1. Anti-Doping Education for Ultrarunners with Tammy Hanson, USADA Elite Education Director #221 (00:00:00)

2. US Anti-Doping Education in Running (00:00:10)

3. USADA Athlete Education and Anti-Doping (00:05:16)

4. Navigating Anti-Doping Efforts in Sports (00:15:49)

5. Anti-Doping Rules & Sanctions Discussion (00:27:25)

6. Drug Approval Process and List Modifications (00:33:12)

7. Therapeutic Use Exemption Process Overview (00:39:15)

8. Athlete Doping Control Process (00:45:34)

9. Understanding Antidoping Rules and Rights (00:54:28)

10. Out of Competition Testing Procedures (01:00:17)

11. Athlete Education and Anti-Doping Resources (01:11:04)

12. Anti-Doping Education in Trail Running (01:21:38)