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
Alumni Alumnus: Nick Donaldson Canberra Running Coach, May 24, 2019October 30, 2023 Nick Donaldson trained with FAST until the end of the 2018-19 season. Nick represented the ACT at 4 National Championships making two finals and winning a bronze medal in the 4x100m Relay. Nick from an early age showed a natural talent for the 400m. He also experimented in other events… Continue Reading
FAST Track 2019 Australian Masters Athletics Championships Canberra Running Coach, April 19, 2019February 7, 2024 The Australian Masters Athletics Championships were held in Melbourne from 16-19th April 2019. FAST was represented by three athletes who were all competing at their first National Championships in Athletics. Luke Allard won two silver medals, in the 400m and the 4x100m Relay. Caleb and Neil both enjoyed top ten… Continue Reading
FAST Track 2019 Australian Track & Field Championships Canberra Running Coach, April 7, 2019November 1, 2023 The Australian Track & Field Championships were held in Sydney from 4 – 7 April 2019. FAST was well represented with 6 representatives. A number of top twenty finishes were recorded. Nick Donaldson won his first National Medal in the 4x100m relay (bronze), whilst Jaydon Page took silver in both… Continue Reading
Alumni Alumnus: Jaydon Page Canberra Running Coach, March 31, 2019November 1, 2023 Jaydon Page trained with FAST until the end of the 2018-19 season. Before joining FAST, Jaydon had been racing exclusively against able bodied athletes and not represented the ACT. He competed in both able-bodied and para classifications at the 2019 Championships winning two silver medals. Jaydon has gone on to… Continue Reading
Alumni Alumnus: Jone Pio Canberra Running Coach, December 16, 2018February 8, 2024 Jone Pio (Jay Pee) trained with FAST until the end of 2018. Jone was a member of the Fiji Mini Pacific Games Training Squad (200m). Jone is also a very talented rugby player who utilised his speed and acceleration with FAST to be selected in the ACT Brumbies for the… Continue Reading
FAST Track 2018 Australian All Schools Championships Canberra Running Coach, December 9, 2018November 1, 2023 The Australian All Schools Championships were held in Cairns from 7 to 9 December 2018. FAST was represented by three athletes, with Harry Anderson, Austin Tetteh and Nate Halpin. Harry managed a top ten finish in the Discus and Hurdles, whilst Austin got twenty placing in the 100m and 200m…. Continue Reading
Alumni Alumnus: Jeremy Maranan Canberra Running Coach, May 15, 2018October 28, 2023 Jeremy Maranan trained with FAST until the end of the 2017-18 season. Jeremy was a multi-disciplined athlete who excelled in most events at Little Athletics. In 2016 at the Australian Little Athletics Championships, Jeremy claimed his first National Medal in the U13 100m Final with silver in 12.09s. Jeremy finished… Continue Reading
FAST Track 2018 Australian Junior Championships Canberra Running Coach, March 18, 2018November 1, 2023 The Australian Junior Championships were held in Sydney from 14 – 18 March 2018. FAST was well represented with 7 athletes. Charlotte and Eden got top 10 finishes, whilst Austin won a bronze medal in the 4x200m Relay. Continue Reading
Alumni Alumnus: Chris Mecham Canberra Running Coach, January 18, 2018October 28, 2023 Chris Mecham trained with FAST until January 2018. Chris represented the ACT at 3 National Championships, making 6 Finals. Chris won his first National medal in the 11 Years 4x100m Final with a Bronze. As is the case sometimes in Athletics as a junior athlete especially, Chris’ heat time in… Continue Reading