Alumnus: Chris Mecham Canberra Running Coach, January 18, 2018October 28, 2023 Chris Mecham trained with FAST until January 2018. Chris represented the ACT at 3 National Championships, making 6 Finals. Chris won his first National medal in the 11 Years 4x100m Final with a Bronze. As is the case sometimes in Athletics as a junior athlete especially, Chris’ heat time in the 2014 100m would have placed him second in the final and a silver medal. In 2015, his heat time in the 100m would have placed him third and a bronze medal. Chris’ 2015 200m time would have given him 4th in the U14 200m Final in 2017. 2017 Australian Athletics Championships: U16 4x200m (6th), U14 100m (6th) 12.56s, U14 200m (10th) 27.27s. 2015, 12 Years & Under Track & Field Championships: Boys 11Y 100m (6th) 13.26s, 200m (4th) 26.59s, 4x100m (3rd). 2014, 12 Years & Under Track & Field Championships: Boys 10Y 100m (8th) 14.24s, 200m (9th) 28.74s Alumni FAST Kids Finalist Medalist Ginninderra Athletics
FAST Kids Running Toward Excellence with Coach Georgia Reilly November 17, 2024November 26, 2024 Every Wednesday, the sound of joyful energy fills Waramanga in Weston Creek, where Coach Georgia Reilly leads our FAST Kids running sessions. With her vibrant enthusiasm and dedication, Georgia provides young athletes the tools to build speed, agility, and confidence in a fun and supportive environment. Parents across Canberra love the convenience of FAST Kids… Read More
Community Inspiring the Next Generation Through Athletics in West Belconnen November 22, 2024November 22, 2024 At FAST Running, we believe every child deserves the chance to explore their potential through athletics. As part of our community outreach program, we’ve partnered with Ginninderra Athletics to bring the joy of running, jumping, and throwing to children in West Belconnen. This partnership builds on a shared commitment to providing… Read More
FAST & Active Soft sand workout May 7, 2024August 29, 2024 With the cooler weather now set in and winter fast approaching, sessions are adapting to the new training phase and FAST Running has returned to one of its favourite locations in North Canberra at the Lyneham Beach Volleyball Centre. The training adaption on the body by running in soft sand… Read More