FAST Track Blistering start to 2023-24 track season Canberra Running Coach, November 11, 2023February 7, 2024 Nate Halpin has got his season off to a bright start by running his fastest 100m time since Nationals in March 2022. Racing against his former FAST teammate Caleb Joliffe, Nate clocked 12.52s to get the early season bragging rights at today’s Summer Series Event. Nate is hoping to drop… Continue Reading
FAST Track From strength to strength Canberra Running Coach, November 7, 2023May 4, 2024 Strength and conditioning helps sprinters build explosive power and speed, while also improving overall strength and endurance. For sprinters, this can help reduce the risk of injury by strengthening the muscles and joints involved in sprinting. FAST provides guidance on strength and conditioning training to its members. FAST’s Athletes are… Continue Reading
FAST Track Sharing elite experience Canberra Running Coach, November 3, 2023February 8, 2024 Athletes enrolled in FAST have ready access to elite Performance athletes who are available and willing to share their knowledge and expertise with the next generation. Recently tucked away on a suburban oval in Aranda, Commonwealth Games representative Vivian Williams, worked with the squad putting them through their paces. The… Continue Reading
FAST for Sport Make no mistake Canberra Running Coach, November 2, 2023February 8, 2024 Anyone watching the West Canberra Wanderers FC in the NPLW will notice one thing, Siena Towndrow’s speed when she has the ball at her feet. Siena is very fast for a footballer. In December 2022, Siena was the 8th fastest in her age in the Country for the 100m and… Continue Reading
FAST Track Winner winner chicken dinner Canberra Running Coach, October 28, 2023February 7, 2024 The competition season is now well underway and the next generation of FAST athletes have not disappointed. Mathias Lill showed he’s no slouch with two new personal bests in the 60m (7.66s) and the 100m (12.02s). Mathias battled hard in his heat of the 100m finishing first and improving his… 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
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 for Sport Heartbreak leads to inspirational return Canberra Running Coach, October 22, 2023February 8, 2024 For many people, breaking a bone and three ligaments in your right leg, would be heart breaking. For FAST’s Grace York its where her comeback story begins. The unfortunate incident of a football tackle going bad, Grace was left unable to walk or run. Her football and athletic seasons over… Continue Reading
FAST Track Jaimi-Lee sets sights on 2024 Canberra Running Coach, October 14, 2023February 7, 2024 With the new season underway, Jaimi-Lee has declared that 2024 will be “my year”. With a return to regular training in both Canberra and Sydney, Jaimi-Lee is looking forward to once again challenging the best in the ACT in the Women’s 800m next year. Jaimi-Lee’s return to her pet event… Continue Reading
FAST for Sport Nic to play in Ultimate Fiji Soccer Cup Canberra Running Coach, October 13, 2023February 8, 2024 FAST’s Nicholas Porter will be heading to Fiji in November to play in his first international Soccer (Football) tournament. The Ultimate Fiji Soccer Cup features Australian teams up against Fiji’s best underage teams. Nic’s looking forward to demonstrating to the Fijian defenders his blistering speed off the mark as the… Continue Reading