FAST & Active Cross training Canberra Sprint Coach, November 24, 2023November 26, 2023 Running is the fundamental element of sport. Getting fit, learning to improve acceleration or hoping to hit top speed, training is essential in preparing the body for what is required. A FAST training plan takes into account your “training age” and may contain elements of Cross Training. The focus of… Continue Reading
FAST & Active Spring into FAST Canberra Sprint Coach, October 25, 2023November 27, 2023 The new athletics season is underway and now is the time to spring into training with FAST. No matter your age or experience, FAST offers training programs to suit: Review our pages above, read some Testimonials from our Alumni (Past FAST) and Contact Us for more information. Continue Reading
FAST & Active Marijke to master Heptathlon in 2025 Canberra Sprint Coach, October 13, 2023October 28, 2023 Marijke’s return to the track following the birth of her son has been delayed until 2025 as she prepares herself not for the Heptathlon in 2024, but the birth of her second child in the first half of next year. Marijke who isn’t put off by the gruelling demands of… Continue Reading
FAST & Active Riding from Düsseldorf to the North Atlantic Ocean Canberra Sprint Coach, July 5, 2023November 23, 2023 Escaping winter training to take on a whole new challenge was a life awakening experience. Recently FAST’s Steve and Marijke pushed themselves on a 600km bike ride from Düsseldorf in Germany to Brielle in the Netherlands. The European Summer escape was the culmination of half a year’s preparation and training…. Continue Reading
FAST & Active Mobility makes a huge difference Canberra Sprint Coach, July 19, 2022November 24, 2023 When athlete’s hips are stiff and inflexible, muscle imbalance may occur and increase the risk of injury. Muscle imbalance in the hip often causes knee and hip pain, due to the hip flexors and quadriceps overworking in order to compensate for weaker muscles. FAST proactively works with its members to… Continue Reading
Alumni Alumnus: Neil Thomas Canberra Sprint Coach, October 22, 2019October 28, 2023 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… Continue Reading
Alumni Alumnus: John Scollen Canberra Sprint Coach, March 23, 2016October 23, 2023 John Scollen began training with FAST in 2011. John would regularly run alongside his good mate David Grimmond at training. The “two old boys” keeping each other honest and enjoying brutal training sessions together. John’s background is Rugby Union and represented Australian Universities in 1996 (via ANU). John is a… Continue Reading
Alumni Alumnus: Stephen Hunter Canberra Sprint Coach, June 23, 2013October 28, 2023 “At age 64 I joined FAST & Active to take up sprinting again for the first time in 45 years! At first I trained with a group of similar age club members relearning the basics with the Head Coach, Steve Dodt. It was great fun and a very friendly and… Continue Reading
Alumni Alumna: Natasha Martin Canberra Sprint Coach, March 14, 1997October 29, 2023 Natasha trained with FAST until the end of the 1996-97 season. At the Australian Junior Track & Field Championships of that year, Natasha became FAST’s first Australian Medalist, finishing in third (bronze) behind Rebecca Murphy and Sonia Britto. Natasha’s personal best of 11.9s for the 100m remains the squad’s fastest… Continue Reading