Community FAST turns 30 Canberra Sprint Coach, December 23, 2023January 9, 2024 In 2024, FAST Running celebrates its 30th birthday. From humble beginnings in the heat of the Northern Territory. FAST has continued its innovative and highly successful training program for athletes of all ages and levels in the Capital Territory for the past three decades. This season’s cohort in FAST Running,… Continue Reading
Community FAST Christmas party a real hit Canberra Running Coach, December 21, 2023January 4, 2024 The annual end of year bash for FAST was a smash hit, with athletes enjoying great food and company at FAST Running HQ. Everyone participated in making healthy meals, playing the hilarious Mathias didn’t say game, stealing each other’s secret Santa gift, and a lot more. From everyone at FAST… Continue Reading
Community 2024 Scholarship Announcement Canberra Running Coach, November 20, 2023November 26, 2023 FAST is super excited to again offer 5 scholarships for next year to assist Athletes in need reach their potential. Recipients will receive coaching and support to the value of $3000/each. Each scholarship is awarded to an individual only. The terms of the arrangement and the providing of the scholarship… Continue Reading
Community On Campus Training Sessions Canberra Running Coach, November 17, 2023December 5, 2023 Studying at the University of Canberra? FAST holds regular training sessions at UC for students and our members alike. If you are looking to improve your running, FAST can assist you. We have training on campus since 1995. Our sessions range from Hill Sprints, Minute Runs across Campus, Plyometric Strength… Continue Reading
Community Mika obtains Level 2 Development Coach accreditation Canberra Running Coach, November 17, 2023February 7, 2024 Mika has just completed the Level 2 Development Coach accreditation with Athletics Australia. He’s been very busy since the ACT All Schools Championships where he’s finished his Year-12 studies and now obtained further coaching qualifications. Through the Level 2 course, Mika now can coach in the fundamental skills and drills,… Continue Reading
Community FAST celebrates ten seasons of success Canberra Running Coach, October 28, 2023November 29, 2023 Ginninderra Athletics innovative Junior Coaching program has been running since 2014, having been introduced by Head Performance Coach Steve Dodt. Now in its tenth season, FAST is proud to continue to support the local community by encouraging our members to volunteer as Junior Coaches. National Medalist, Daniel Nwaobi, is the… Continue Reading
Community Mika steps up to help Woden Little Athletes Canberra Running Coach, October 26, 2023February 7, 2024 Mika Peljo has been enjoying athletics since he first joined as an U10 Athlete for Weston Creek in 2016. Now some seven years later, Mika has started coaching Little Athletes on a Wednesday night at Woden Thunder Athletics Club. Mika is currently doing his Level 1 Community Athletics Coach course… Continue Reading
Alumni Alumnus: Jordan Green Canberra Running Coach, July 20, 2022February 8, 2024 Jordan Green joined FAST initially as part of his University of Canberra Ginninderra Athletics Club internship. Through the internship, Jordan was looking to gain real-world Sports Performance as well as Strength and Conditioning/Sports Medicine experience. Jordan had a keen interest in learning the various techniques used in the developing of… Continue Reading
Alumni Alumna: Rosalie Carter Canberra Running Coach, June 26, 2022November 1, 2023 Rosalie Carter trained with FAST until the end of the 2021-22 season. She started with the squad in October 2016 and apart from a few stints living overseas, continued to train for the enjoyment and camaraderie with FAST. Rosalie was a much loved Junior Coach with Ginninderra Athletics. Continue Reading
Alumni Alumna: Rebecca Guest Canberra Running Coach, October 16, 2020February 8, 2024 Rebecca Guest (Bec) trained with FAST until the end of the 2019-20 Season. Bec was a multi-talented athlete representing the ACT in Track and Field as well as Touch Football. Bec competed internationally at the 2015 Trans Tasman Challenge collecting a bronze medal in the 1500m, representing NSW. Bec was… Continue Reading