Master training: the importance of maintaining strength and power

Master training: the importance of maintaining strength and power: "The sprint training workouts were designed to develop acceleration and flat-out running ability. The programme was not too dissimilar from that normally followed by the master sprinters; however the volume was decreased to accommodate the strength-training elements. Slower work was done at the beginning of the 20-week programme, such as 3-5 x 200-250m runs at 75-85% maximum speed, to promote speed-endurance. However, acceleration practices from a standing start were also included – eg 4 x 30m at 80% effort. During the second and third training phases, running intensity was gradually increased until the athletes were running virtually flat out. Relevant workouts included 2-3 x 30-80m sprints at 90-98% effort and starts from blocks were also incorporated."

Italian athlete Nour Eddine CHAKOUR declared guilty of a doping offence

Italian athlete Nour Eddine CHAKOUR declared guilty of a doping offence: "The World Masters Athletics (WMA) acknowledges the information recently received from the IAAF that Mr. Nour Eddine Chakour, a master athlete from Italy, was found guilty of a doping offence. He was sanctioned by FIDAL with a two (2) years period of ineligibility (from April 20, 2010 until April 19, 2012).

The analysis of the Italian athlete's urine sample, collected on March 3, 2010 at the Italian Marathon Championship in Piacenza, revealed the presence of the prohibited substances Norandrosterone, Furosemide, Betamethasone and Dexamethasone. His results achieved at the Italian Championship will be disqualified accordingly.
Stan Perkins, WMA President

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