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
Alumni Alumna: Jessy Hynes Canberra Running Coach, July 23, 2021October 28, 2023 Jessy Hynes began training with FAST as a six-year old. from an early age Jessy showed signs of being a genuine force in sprinting for the years to come. For the next ten years, Jessy won all competitions she entered from the 100 – 200m as well as hurdles. Jessy… 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 Kids 2018 LAACT State Championships Canberra Running Coach, March 30, 2018November 26, 2023 The Fast Running squad have enjoyed a wonderful State Champs with 19 Medals and 7 additional top eight finishes, one new ACT Record and two new Club Records, plus a number of near misses and some huge Personal Bests. *** TOP EIGHT ***Harry Anderson Boys 13 Year Olds 100 Metre… Continue Reading
Alumni Alumna: Nathalie Cerritelli Canberra Running Coach, March 20, 2018October 28, 2023 Nathalie Cerritelli (Nat) trained with FAST until the end of the 2017-18 season. Nat represented the ACT at four National Championships. Nat was a 100/200m sprinter and hurdler. Nat was the ACT State Champion in these events on multiple occasions. Nat received The Pierre de Coubertin Award that recognises secondary… Continue Reading
Alumni Alumnus: Haziq Saleem Deen Canberra Running Coach, December 16, 2017February 8, 2024 Haziq Saleem Deen trained with FAST until 2017. Haziq was the National 400m Hurdles Champion in Sri Lanka with a personal best time of 52.1s and 47.9s for the 400m (flat). Continue Reading