Alumna: Natasha Martin Canberra Running Coach, March 14, 1997February 8, 2024 Natasha trained with FAST until the end of the 1996-97 season. At the Australian Junior Track & Field Championships of that year, Natasha became FAST’s first Australian Medalist, finishing in third (bronze) behind Rebecca Murphy and Sonia Britto. Natasha’s personal best of 11.9s for the 100m remains the squad’s fastest time by a Woman. Natasha ran 12.06s in the Open 100m at the 1997 Arafura Games, winning a bronze medal behind Nova Peris (Australia) and Hoang Thi Lan Anh (Vietnam). Natasha won the Gold medal in the Open Women 4x100m at the same Championship. Natasha holds the Northern Territory Athletics record along with teammate Nova Peris in the Women’s 4x100m Relay, also set at Nationals in 1997. The squad was excited to invite Natasha (Tash) back into the group in 2018 as a Masters Athlete after she had spent a number of years away from the sport, successfully running her own business. Alumni FAST & Active Finalist Masters Medalist Performance FAST FemalesInternational AthleticsNT Athletics
Alumni Alumnus: Joshua Beale December 15, 2015October 28, 2023 Josh Beale trained with FAST until the end of the 2015. In Josh’s first National championships he was the only athlete to qualify in all three sprint events, racing the 100 – 200 – 400m treble. Competing in the 2015 Australian All Schools Track & Field Championships, Josh finished 8th… Read More
Alumni Alumna: Charlotte Rauraa December 18, 2016October 28, 2023 Charlotte Rauraa trained with FAST until the end of 2016. Charlotte represented the ACT and NSW at National and International competitions. Charlotte was a multi talented athlete who later focussed on just throws. Charlotte made 5 finals with a best performance of 5th in the 2015 12 Years & Under… Read More
Community Your Home for High-Performance Living December 22, 2024December 22, 2024 Athlete Residence Program Relocating for sport can be both exciting and challenging. At FAST Running, we understand the importance of creating a supportive environment where athletes can thrive. That’s why we’ve established the Athlete Residence Program, designed to provide athletes relocating to Canberra with everything they need to balance sport, study,… Read More