FAST Track Joshua and Daniel to compete in 2023 Australian All Schools Canberra Running Coach, October 13, 2023October 15, 2024 Two of FAST’s squad have been selected for the ACT to compete in December’s Australian All School Championships in Perth, Western Australia. Joshua Smith and Daniel Nwaobi (U15M) have been selected in the blue ribbon 100m and 200m individual events following their outstanding podium finish at the recent ACT Schools… 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 Track Nate sets his sights on National Record Canberra Running Coach, October 13, 2023October 22, 2023 FAST’s Nathaniel Halpin (Nate) has his eyes firmly set on breaking Declan Campion’s U20 100m National Record (T01 / Deaf Athletes) this season. Nate who is the Under 18 and Under 20 Men’s National Record Holder in the 200m, believes he has the speed to pip Declan’s current mark. The… Continue Reading
FAST Track Braidwood flyer lights up local rugby comp Canberra Running Coach, October 13, 2023February 7, 2024 FAST’s Zach Havadjia has recently joined the Redbacks Braidwood Rugby Union Club featuring on the wing. What locals didn’t know is that the Australian Uni Games Medalist (Gold 4x400m, Silver 1600m Medley, Finalist 6th 400m) can actually really run. Zach who is the local Braidwood Pharmacist has a real love… Continue Reading
FAST Track Vish gets his wish Canberra Running Coach, October 12, 2023February 7, 2024 Over the offseason, Vish contemplated a move from the 800m to the shorter 200/400m double. With circumstances coming together at the right time, Vish has committed to sprinting for the season ahead. Vish has always demonstrated a willingness to work hard and learn. He gets his wish in the 400m,… Continue Reading
FAST for Sport Sam eyeing return from injury Canberra Running Coach, October 11, 2023February 8, 2024 FAST Flyer, Sam Weatherspoon, is a committed footballer who knows the highs and lows of the “beautiful game”. Sam’s 2023 season has been hampered by an ankle injury that has him dreaming of his return to running training, the sooner the better. Sam had a stellar first season with FAST… Continue Reading
FAST Track Canberra’s hardest hill session Canberra Running Coach, October 11, 2023February 7, 2024 Conor Pratt, UC Athletics Academy Graduate and ACT Athletics representative, knows a thing or two about training hard. His favourite training session is at Governor-General’s Hill and FAST is set to train on Canberra’s hardest hill on 24th October. If racing Road Bikes for the glory of “there can only… Continue Reading
FAST Track 2023 Australian Junior Championships Canberra Running Coach, April 16, 2023February 7, 2024 The Australian Junior Championships were held in Brisbane from 13 April to 16 April 2023. The squad was well represented by Siena, Daniel and Joshua. There were 9 top twenty finishes and a 7th in the Relay to Siena., plus bronze medals to Nate in the Long Jump and Discus. Continue Reading
FAST Track 2022 Australian All Schools Track & Field Championships Canberra Running Coach, December 11, 2022November 2, 2023 The Australian All Schools Track & Field Championships were held in Adelaide from 9 – 11 December 2022. Both Daniel and Siena made finals in the 100m and 200m respectively, whilst Josh and Daniel just missed a medal in the 4x100m Relay. Nate in the Para Mens won the Shot… 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