FAST & Active FASTER Master Canberra Sprint Coach, December 9, 2023February 7, 2024 Brendan Pratt is no ordinary member of FAST Running, he’s the squad’s oldest sprinter and masters athlete. Brendan’s passion for running is the equal of any of his younger compatriots in FAST Track. His favourite training location is Canberra’s Hardest Hill Session at Yarralumla. In March 2022, Brendan competed for… Continue Reading
FAST for Sport Beating “Ken” Canberra Sprint Coach, December 5, 2023February 7, 2024 Improvement is a process and when it involves yourself, self realisation that you have improved doesn’t come until you’ve overcome an obstacle. You find it difficult to notice your improvement until that moment. For Sophie, her moment came in a recent friendly against the male team at training. Playing opposite… Continue Reading
News Sprints and Hurdles Training in Belconnen Canberra Sprint Coach, December 4, 2023January 23, 2024 Are you looking for someone that runs Sprints and Hurdles Training in Belconnen? Canberra Sprint Coach, Steve Dodt, has been coaching in Belconnen since 1995 with his group FAST Running. There is training suited for all ages and ability, from Little Athletes, people just looking to get faster or fitter,… Continue Reading
News Building a strong and powerful lower body Canberra Sprint Coach, February 8, 2023May 4, 2024 The FAST Recovery Centre, located at FAST Running HQ in Belconnen, uses the BaseBench Pro by Georges St-Pierre, to aid in building a strong and powerful lower body using Nordic curls, hip thrusts, split-squats. Nordic curls are highly beneficial for sprinters as they target key muscles involved in sprinting mechanics… Continue Reading
News Resistance bands a valuable tool for sprinters in improving mobility, flexibility, and overall performance Canberra Sprint Coach, January 5, 2021February 8, 2024 The FAST Recovery Centre uses the 1m POWERBANDS which allow you to undertake an infinite number of assistive or resistive actions to perform almost any method of movement desired. From pre-workout activation and deepening stretches to recreating almost every gym exercise under load. FAST Running incorporates the use of Resistance… Continue Reading
FAST & Active Water Running Canberra Sprint Coach, May 30, 2016April 27, 2024 FAST Running takes its training seriously. Group or individual sessions including mobility, strength, recovery work and pool running are held at the FAST Recovery Centre. Pool training can be highly beneficial for sprinters as it provides a low-impact environment for conditioning, recovery, and technique refinement. FAST Running performs short, high-intensity… Continue Reading
Finalist Dual international bronze medalist Canberra Sprint Coach, May 8, 1995February 8, 2024 The Arafura Games is a multi-sport event where athletes with a disability compete in the same program as able-bodied athletes. Called a “meeting of Sporting Neighbours”, the Arafura Games takes its name from the Arafura Sea, which lies between northern Australia and Southeast Asia. Nations along the Arafura Sea originally formed the basis of… Continue Reading