FAST & Active Cross training admin_running, November 24, 2023November 26, 2023 Running is the fundamental element of sport. Getting fit, learning to improve acceleration or hoping to hit top speed, training is essential in preparing the body for what is required. A FAST training plan takes into account your “training age” and may contain elements of Cross Training. The focus of… Continue Reading
FAST & Active Marijke to master Heptathlon in 2025 admin_running, October 13, 2023October 28, 2023 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 & Active Riding from Düsseldorf to the North Atlantic Ocean admin_running, July 5, 2023November 23, 2023 Escaping winter training to take on a whole new challenge was a life awakening experience. Recently FAST’s Steve and Marijke pushed themselves on a 600km bike ride from Düsseldorf in Germany to Brielle in the Netherlands. The European Summer escape was the culmination of half a year’s preparation and training…. Continue Reading
Alumni Alumnus: Caleb Joliffe admin_running, August 21, 2022October 22, 2023 Caleb Joliffe trained with FAST until the end of the 2021-22 season. Caleb represented the ACT in two National Championships, winning a silver medal in the 4x100m relay in 2022. Continue Reading
Alumni Alumnus: Luke Allard admin_running, June 21, 2022October 22, 2023 Luke Allard trained with FAST until the end of the 2021-22 season. Luke represented the ACT twice at the Australian Masters Athletics Championships, winning 5 medals. Continue Reading
FAST Track 2022 Australian Masters Athletics Championships admin_running, April 1, 2022November 1, 2023 The 2022 Australian Masters Athletics Championships in Brisbane provided some wonderful results to FAST Athletes. Caleb Joliffe competing in just his second National Championship, had awesome results in qualifying for two finals, 6th fastest overall in the M45 200m and 5th fastest in the 400m. Caleb also won his first… Continue Reading
Alumni Alumna: Sue Bourke admin_running, November 14, 2019October 28, 2023 Sue Bourke trained with FAST until the 2019-20 season. As a Masters Athlete, Sue really came into her own. Among Sue’s many accomplishments are her two Australian Records (W55) in the 4x100m and 4x400m at the Perth World Athletics Championships (2016), where the Australians won Gold in both events and… Continue Reading
Alumni Alumnus: Neil Thomas admin_running, October 22, 2019October 28, 2023 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
FAST Track 2019 Australian Masters Athletics Championships admin_running, April 19, 2019November 1, 2023 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 2017 Australian Masters Athletics Championships admin_running, June 12, 2017November 1, 2023 The Australian Masters Athletics Championships were held in Darwin from 9 to 12 June 2017. FAST was represented by Sue Bourke. Sue won two medals a silver (4x100m) and a bronze (400m). She also placed top four in the Country in the 60m, 100m and 200m. Continue Reading