Top Prince retires.

weight77 · Feb 24, 2004

This is frm Muscle Mayhem...it's Tom's response to their members.

"Thanks to everyone who said something kind and thoughtful. It's been a tough weekend.. but more so mentally than physically. My lungs cleared up by this morning (Sunday), so I'm fine now. Just getting some rest today.

I'm still planning on competing for the "biggest snowboarder on the mountain" award on March 13th of this year.

JIMBO's was dead on the money. Being "clean" for 7 months, and taking less, is not enough. My body simply cannot handle the combined stress of the training, dieting, cardio, and supp's.

Flex Wheeler told me that would be the case (because it was what happened to him). But, I had to KNOW, for myself. I needed to have some closure. I didn't want to look back in 20 years and say: "What if I could have done just one more?" Now I have a definitive answer.. and it is "NO".

But, even knowing the ultimate result, I'm glad I did it. I can handle pulling out for health complication. I couldn't handle not trying and being a quitter.

Now I get to enjoy RETIREMENT.. "

yardrock · Feb 24, 2004

You have got to respect the man for recognizing him mortal limits. This should be a foot note to all in this game

mike man · Feb 25, 2004

Big Tom

The big man made an impact on the sport of sheer hugeness.
Hope he stays healthy.

drgoodbody · Feb 25, 2004

I like TP, he's smart and pretty funny too (at least some of the time, LOL). Not really surprised that he's retiring, I doubt anybody is, but that's the reality of pro BB today. Many of these young guys are mortgaging there bodies and future for a few fleeting moments in the spot light. Too bad alot of them don't seem to notice the signs until its too late and they're forced to stop.

Best of luck to TP in retirement, be interesting to see what "the thing" does with himself from here on out.

DrG

Derek · Feb 25, 2004

Whats with all the illness going on with the pros nowadays?

Is this the result of too many steroids?

T-mag.com used to have a Death Pool. Is this all comming a reality? or just mere coincidence?