FAST & Active Phoebe joins FAST Females Canberra Running Coach, January 2, 2024February 7, 2024 FAST Females welcomes Phoebe to its ranks with the qualified Nurse hoping to start slow to become FAST. Phoebe’s inclusion in the FASTER Masters program is designed to build an athlete who’s looking to become more active at a graduated return to sprinting. Having previously sprinted before becoming a Mum,… Continue Reading
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 & Active Cross training Canberra Running Coach, November 24, 2023February 7, 2024 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 Running Coach, October 25, 2023January 18, 2024 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 The Swiss Army Knife of sport Canberra Running Coach, October 23, 2023February 7, 2024 There are not many sportspeople like Kosal Mom. In Kos’ spare time, he does open water swimming, drilling classes for martial arts/boxing, indoor rock climbing, strength training at the gym, and building range of movements to support combative training. Kos also likes to run for fun with FAST. In late… Continue Reading
FAST & Active Marijke to master Heptathlon in 2025 Canberra Running Coach, October 13, 2023February 7, 2024 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 Running 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 Running Coach, July 19, 2022February 8, 2024 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 Running 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… 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