miles ahead of what? the number of people who actually become professional ANYTHING in sports is statistically an anomoly. So the idea that you gear up early and your chances skyrocket is crap. gear up early and your chances of being fucked up are considerably more likely. this stuff isn't a creatine supplement or a protein shake, you're talking about the chemical signals your body uses to regulate the pituitary, liver, kidneys, testes, and a hell of a lot more.