Thomas and Lewin set for National Stage Canberra Sprint Coach, March 31, 2024March 31, 2024 FAST Running is proud to announce that both Lewin Ainsworth (Gungahlin Little Athletics) and Thomas Madigan (Woden Athletics) have both been selected for the upcoming Australian Little Athletics and the Athletics Australia National Championships respectively. Lewin has been selected in the 400m, 800m, Discus and Long Jump events for ALAC. This follows his outstanding ACT Championships where he won a bronze medal in the U13B Long Jump final, and many personal bests including a 1:03.64 in the 400m final. Lewin is the reigning ACT U14 Discus Champion where he threw 23.57m in the final and won a silver in the 400m (1:06.34). Thomas has been selected in the 400m (58.39s) and the 200m Hurdles (32.54s). Thomas had a successful ACT Championships where he won gold and silver in both events respectively. Thomas has previously represented the ACT at the Australian All Schools Championships last December, where he ran the 400m (1:05) and was a member of the ACT 4x200m mixed relay team. Lewin and Thomas will join Nate and Nick as they also vie for National Glory in Adelaide this April. Lewin Thomas FAST for Sport FAST Track News GungahlinLittle Athletics CoachingSprinting
Community Australia Day Honour for Tristan January 30, 2024February 7, 2024 FAST Running wishes to congratulate Tristan Peemoeller who was recognised in the 2024 Australia Day Honours announced on 26 January. Tristan PEEMOELLER ESM was awarded the Emergency Service Medal for outstanding service as a volunteer member of the ACT State Emergency Service, exceeding volunteer obligations in supporting numerous calls for support,… Read More
News Chilling Performances: Sprinters Take the Plunge into Ice Baths for Faster Recovery May 7, 2024August 29, 2024 Ice baths and cold water immersion offer several benefits to the sprinters of FAST Running. Available at the FAST Recovery Centre as well as at the track, the mobile Ice Bath helps athletes reduce inflammation and swelling, in order to speed up recovery. FAST Running engages with its members in… Read More
FAST & Active FAST50: Sprinting for the young at heart January 9, 2024February 21, 2024 Sprinting and running FAST isn’t just for the younger generation. The FAST Running squad features a number of Masters aged-athletes who are dedicated to staying fit and enjoy the art of sprinting. One of these likeable Canberra runners is our very own Head Sprint Coach, Steve Dodt. Like his FAST… Read More