Built From the Start — Ronan’s First Season

FAST Running | Learning the Craft

Every athlete starts somewhere.

For Ronan, this is his first year in athletics.

And like everything we do at FAST, we don’t rush the process —
we build it properly from the ground up.

Blocks Are Not “One Size Fits All”

In this session, Ronan is learning block set-up.

Not just where to put his feet —
but how to position his body to actually move effectively.

That means working through:

• shin angles
• foot placement
• hip position
• how force is directed out of the blocks

These aren’t small details.

They’re the foundation of everything that follows.

Coaching in the Moment

This photo captures what matters most.

Not the start itself —
but the moment before it.

Looking.
Learning.
Adjusting.

Real coaching happens here:

• refining positions
• giving simple, clear cues
• building understanding, not just repetition

Because when an athlete understands what they’re doing,
they improve faster — and with confidence.

Individual First — Always

Even at 13, Ronan isn’t treated as “just another junior athlete.”

His set-up is built for him:

• his body
• his coordination
• his current level of development

No templates.

Just thoughtful, individualised coaching.

Running Excellence — From Day One

At FAST, Running Excellence doesn’t start when athletes are winning races.

It starts here.

In the details.
In the set-up.
In the willingness to learn and apply.

Because when you get the foundations right early —
everything that comes after has somewhere strong to build from.