News Putting it all together Canberra Running Coach, August 8, 2024August 20, 2024 Knowing where to begin or how all the pieces fit together can be daunting when you first take running just that little bit more seriously. Canberra Sprint and Running Coach, Steve Dodt, understands how to apply all the pieces to FAST Running, and is always happy to share his experience… Continue Reading
FAST Track Sunday’s session took a step up Canberra Sprint Coach, August 6, 2024August 27, 2024 The eager 400m athletes in FAST Running’s squad took on the mighty hill repeat session at Lake Burley Griffin on Sunday. Master’s specialist Kos, State Representative Tom, U20 athletes Vish and Mathias, and the latest member of FAST Females, Tearia, tore into the hardest 400 session of the season so… Continue Reading
FAST Kids The team behind the best little athletes Canberra Running Coach, August 5, 2024August 27, 2024 The new athletics season in Canberra will start soon and registrations are now open with Capital Athletics (Little Athletics ACT). FAST Running has been helping the children of Canberra prepare for the upcoming season with our regular FAST Kids programs. Each week there are FAST Kids training in the North… Continue Reading
FAST Track Lewin lowers PB by half second in season opener Canberra Running Coach, August 4, 2024August 27, 2024 Lewin Ainsworth has gotten into the Olympic spirit with a mighty half second person best competing at the Capital Athletics Winter Series at the AIS on Sunday. Competing in both the 200m and the 400m, Lewin lowered his previous 200m PB from 28.18s to 27.66s, in his first competition since… Continue Reading
Community Outdoor gym training a hit Canberra Running Coach, August 3, 2024August 27, 2024 The FAST Running squad has returned to another of its favourite training venues, John Knight Memorial Park, in Belconnen. Using the outdoor gym equipment, the squad performed a Strength and Mobility training session, followed by explosive exercises with the medicine ball and the sled. Saturday was also the first day… Continue Reading
FAST for Sport Tearia joins for her first FAST Run Canberra Running Coach, August 3, 2024August 27, 2024 Basketball ACT’s junior performance program member Tearia, joined for her first FAST Running session at Parliament House recently. The Basketball ACT junior performance program assists Tearia in skill refinement and for players to be exposed to techniques and strategies which are combined to form a system of play. Training with… 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
News Peter captures the poise of sprinting Canberra Running Coach, August 3, 2024August 3, 2024 Peter Madigan has shared the below photos of FAST Running’s latest squad training session at Governor-Generals. The team led by physiotherapist and Doctor-in-training Jaimi-Lee, multi sport athlete Georgia (netball, soccer and athletics), as well as soccer mad runners Nick and Tom, basketball ace Daniel, and dedicated 400m athlete Vish, the… Continue Reading
FAST Track Sundays at Stromlo Canberra Running Coach, August 3, 2024August 27, 2024 Weekend training sessions are never dull, especially when FAST Running trains at Stromlo Forest Park. This session included medicine ball work, sled running, parachutes, and hill sprints. Lots of power work to improve speed and acceleration. Check out the photos of Matt, Nick, Daniel, Vish and Siena below. You will… Continue Reading
FAST Track Parliament House seen through the lens Canberra Running Coach, August 3, 2024August 27, 2024 Andrew Towndrow takes some cracking photos of the squad over the season and these shots from Parliament House in Canberra are no exception. The squad led by Siena, Grace, Rose, Mathias, Kos and Daniel, weren’t holding back in this session. With September and the ACT Schools Championships fast approaching, everyone… Continue Reading