FAST for Sport Hibernation is for bears, not sprinters Canberra Running Coach, May 20, 2024August 29, 2024 Right across Canberra this winter, FAST Running will be out in the wild, training to get stronger, better, and faster. With a variety of training sessions, sprinting has never been so much fun. Over the wintery weekend, the athletes endured sub-10 degrees weather as they passed bikes on Canberra’s hardest… Continue Reading
FAST for Sport Push it Canberra Running Coach, May 7, 2024August 29, 2024 The skies opened over the weekend and the FAST Running squad hit Australia’s fastest track for its Sunday Sprint session in the Nation’s Capital. The AIS is the ideal all weather training venue and FAST’s home track. Like on the weekend, sessions are adapted to suit training conditions and the… Continue Reading
Community A taste of FAST Canberra Running Coach, May 2, 2024August 29, 2024 FAST Running engages with its members in many ways. Through our shared goal of running excellence, nutrition plays a significant role in helping us all achieve that. On a regular basis we get together, share recipes, a meal, and cook together at the FAST Recovery Centre. The inspiring meals and… Continue Reading
Community Southside speed clinic sets the pace Canberra Running Coach, April 23, 2024August 29, 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… Continue Reading
News Nate nudges the best in the country Canberra Running Coach, April 22, 2024August 29, 2024 Nate Halpin (T01) has just returned from the Australian Championships in Adelaide, having competed in the Open Para Mens 100m, 200m, and Long Jump finals. Nate had a successful competition, his first, as an Open Aged athlete. He finished 10th overall in the Long Jump, and was the second fastest… Continue Reading
Community Celebrating success by spicing things up Canberra Running Coach, April 5, 2024April 21, 2024 Our end of season, pre-Nationals dinner was held at The Poet Indian Restaurant. FAST Running spiced things up this time, trying the hottest things on the menu and enjoying a good laugh, thanks Nick. Recognising and celebrating our collective success is part of FAST Running’s culture as a group. It… Continue Reading
Community Following in the foot steps of the Duke of Edinburgh Canberra Running Coach, March 14, 2024March 14, 2024 The former Duke of Edinburgh, founded a program for boys and girls in the 1950s to encourage them to learn more about their own individual courage, strength and compassion, in the pursuit of the good of those young people and the communities in which they lived. This year FAST Track… Continue Reading
FAST Track Nick continues his hot streak Canberra Running Coach, March 10, 2024March 14, 2024 FAST Running sensation Nick Porter from Ginninderra Athletics Club has continued his red hot form since the ACT Junior Championships by again winning the 100m at the most recent Capital Athletics Summer Series at the AIS. The youngest competitor in his race, the 12-year old beat much more experienced and… Continue Reading
Community Accelerating Success: Empowering Female Athletes to Reach Their Full Potential Through Mentorship Canberra Running Coach, March 7, 2024March 7, 2024 Up and coming athletes in the FAST Females program encompasses a range of activities and support mechanisms tailored to their needs and aspirations. The program is lead by the mentorship and support of Dr Marijke Welvaert, Physiotherapist Jaimi-Lee Summers, and World Championship Silver Medalist Sue Bourke. The FAST Running Mentors… Continue Reading
FAST & Active Rediscovering the Track: A Journey of Strength, Speed, and Self-Discovery Canberra Running Coach, March 4, 2024March 4, 2024 FAST & Active welcomes Madi Duberal on her journey of strength, speed, and self-discovery. Madi was introduced to FAST Running by her good friend Jaimi-Lee. Madi, a UC Graduate, hopes to train regularly and improve her fitness over middle distance events including the 800m. Recently she has been training on… Continue Reading