Community Inspiring the Next Generation Through Athletics in West Belconnen Canberra Running Coach, November 22, 2024November 22, 2024 At FAST Running, we believe every child deserves the chance to explore their potential through athletics. As part of our community outreach program, we’ve partnered with Ginninderra Athletics to bring the joy of running, jumping, and throwing to children in West Belconnen. This partnership builds on a shared commitment to providing… Continue Reading
FAST Kids Fun, Skill-Building, and Athletic Growth at Dickson Playing Fields Canberra Running Coach, November 19, 2024November 26, 2024 For young athletes under 12 in the ACT region, FAST Kids sessions at the Dickson Playing Fields offer a unique opportunity to learn and develop foundational athletic skills in hurdles, jumps, and throws. Led by the highly experienced Canberra Athletics Coach Steve Dodt, these sessions cater to children from all clubs and communities—from Gundaroo, Amaroo, Ginninderra, and… Continue Reading
FAST Track Lea learns one of track’s most dynamic events Canberra Running Coach, November 3, 2024November 6, 2024 Lea is embracing the challenge of hurdling, which combines speed, skill, and resilience as she takes on one of track’s most dynamic events. A rising teen athlete, she’s ready to push boundaries, stride by stride. Now in Lea’s second week of training for the 200m Hurdles, Lea is working with… Continue Reading
Alumni Finalists and Medalists Summary: updated October 2024 Canberra Sprint Coach, October 24, 2024October 24, 2024 The FAST Running squad has made an indelible mark across multiple prestigious competitions, showcasing excellence at both national and international levels. Our athletes have consistently risen to the occasion, demonstrating hard work, dedication, and elite performance. International Success On the international stage, the FAST Running squad has delivered stellar results… Continue Reading
Hurdles Updated Australian and ACT Record tally: October 2024 Canberra Running Coach, October 23, 2024October 24, 2024 Following the completion of the most recent School Sport ACT Secondary Track and Field Championships, FAST Performance’s Track and Field Records’ tally is as follows: Australian Records ACT Records Masters ACT Little Athletics ACT School Sport ACT Downloads Continue Reading
Hurdles First step to hurdle Canberra Running Coach, October 21, 2024October 21, 2024 FAST Performance athlete, Tearia Teaiwa Mortimer, has taken her first hurdles session with Canberra Running Coach, Steve Dodt. Tearia who placed 3rd in the Shot put and 5th in the 100m at the recent ACT Secondary Schools Athletics Championships is also an ACT high performance basketball player. Tearia (Tay) continues to demonstrate… Continue Reading
Hurdles Plyometrics and hurdle drills at the AIS Canberra Running Coach, August 3, 2024August 27, 2024 Plyometrics and hurdle jumps are a frequent component of training sessions with FAST Running. The elasticity and spring an athlete develops from this training improves their sprinting performance, leading to better acceleration and faster times. All members of FAST Running participate in these drills and hurdles are provided that suits… Continue Reading
FAST Track Slicing seven seconds off over a season Canberra Sprint Coach, April 21, 2024April 21, 2024 Tom Madigan has had a stellar 2023-24 season. The Woden Thunder Athlete and member of FAST Track has just recently returned from the Australian Championships in Adelaide. Earlier this year, Tom enjoyed stand out performances at the ACT Championships where he won his first State Championship Gold medal in the… Continue Reading
FAST Kids Tom is taking it all in his stride Canberra Running Coach, October 30, 2023February 7, 2024 For Tom Hickey, training with FAST since June 2021 has all been about the fun. Each Sunday, Tom really looks forward to training with the other kids. Tom is a multi talented runner who also enjoys playing Rugby, performing in School Musicals and Theatre. His Dad says that “Tom really… Continue Reading
Alumni Alumnus: James Nippress Canberra Running Coach, November 28, 2021February 8, 2024 James Nippress (Nipper) was coached by the great Australian Middle Distance Guru, Dick Telford (Team Telford) in the 3000m Steeple Chase. James started also working with FAST in January 2021 to improve his hurdling in his favourite event. James, Team Telford and FAST worked collaboratively together. FAST identified an area… Continue Reading