Alumnus: Neil Thomas Canberra Sprint Coach, October 22, 2019February 7, 2024 Neil Thomas trained with FAST until the end of 2019. Neil joined FAST initially as a parent. He didn’t have any prior running experience, just an interest in supporting his son. Neil quickly learned the core skills and was often complimented on his upright running action. Neil began competing at Summer Series and from there entered the ACT Athletics Track and Field Championships, winning a number of medals. Neil joined his FAST team mates in Melbourne for the 2019 Australian Masters Athletics Championships, representing the ACT for the first time in any sport. Neil was instrumental in the establishment of the UC Athletics Academy and spent many years volunteering at Ginninderra Athletics Club, including as President. Neil is a wonderful exemplar of what it is to be an Alumni of FAST & Active. 2019 Australian Masters Athletics Championships: M45 60m (12th) 8.85s (+2.2), 100m (18th) 14.64s, 200m (12th) 30.80s, Discus (8th) 19.36m, Javelin (7th) 30.31m, 19/11/2016 Summer Series: 60m 8.64s (+0.5) 20/02/2017 AACT Championships: Shot Put 6.58m, Long Jump 4.14m 14/10/2017 Summer Series: 400m 1:11.40 4/11/2017 Summer Series: High Jump 1.30m 25/11/2017 Summer Series: 100m 13.68s 27/01/2018 AACT Championships: 200m 29.04 (+0.9), Long Jump 4.29m (+0.6), Discus 30.27m “I had never done athletics before, although I have done a lot of different sports as a kid and young adult, through having a family, being busy at work and just running the kids around I just dropped out of any active involvement. This was my first season of athletics and it has been awesome. I get to train and race with Eden in a social and fun environment every week and not just taxi him around and watch. With Steve’s encouragement I’ve even been game to compete at the ACT Athletics High noon summer series meets as well as run in Eden’s team in the relay carnival and in February got to compete in the AACT State Championships and even got to race with 2 of the Australian athletes who set RIO Olympic qualifying times at the AIS (still can’t believe they let me run).” Alumni Community FAST & Active Finalist Masters News Testimonials FASTER MasterGinninderra Athletics
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
FAST Track Vish gets his wish October 12, 2023February 7, 2024 Over the offseason, Vish contemplated a move from the 800m to the shorter 200/400m double. With circumstances coming together at the right time, Vish has committed to sprinting for the season ahead. Vish has always demonstrated a willingness to work hard and learn. He gets his wish in the 400m,… Read More
Community Southside speed clinic sets the pace April 23, 2024April 24, 2024 The South Canberra Accelerate: Canberra Sprint & Agility Clinic, was an outstanding success for the children aged 6 to 18 years who attended. Working with renown Canberra Sprint Coach, Steve Dodt, the Woden session at Curtin was the second Accelerate clinic held over the April School Holidays, with the first… Read More