FAST & Active FASTER Master Canberra Sprint Coach, December 9, 2023February 7, 2024 Brendan Pratt is no ordinary member of FAST Running, he’s the squad’s oldest sprinter and masters athlete. Brendan’s passion for running is the equal of any of his younger compatriots in FAST Track. His favourite training location is Canberra’s Hardest Hill Session at Yarralumla. In March 2022, Brendan competed for… Continue Reading
FAST & Active Cross training Canberra Running Coach, November 24, 2023February 7, 2024 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 The Swiss Army Knife of sport Canberra Running Coach, October 23, 2023February 7, 2024 There are not many sportspeople like Kosal Mom. In Kos’ spare time, he does open water swimming, drilling classes for martial arts/boxing, indoor rock climbing, strength training at the gym, and building range of movements to support combative training. Kos also likes to run for fun with FAST. In late… 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 & Active Riding from Düsseldorf to the North Atlantic Ocean Canberra Running Coach, 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 Canberra Running Coach, August 21, 2022February 7, 2024 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 Canberra Running Coach, 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 Canberra Running Coach, April 1, 2022February 7, 2024 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 Canberra Running Coach, November 14, 2019February 7, 2024 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 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