Alumni Alumnus: Nick Donaldson Canberra Running Coach, May 24, 2019October 30, 2023 Nick Donaldson trained with FAST until the end of the 2018-19 season. Nick represented the ACT at 4 National Championships making two finals and winning a bronze medal in the 4x100m Relay. Nick from an early age showed a natural talent for the 400m. He also experimented in other events… Continue Reading
FAST Track 2019 Australian Masters Athletics Championships Canberra Running Coach, April 19, 2019February 7, 2024 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 2019 Australian Track & Field Championships Canberra Running Coach, April 7, 2019November 1, 2023 The Australian Track & Field Championships were held in Sydney from 4 – 7 April 2019. FAST was well represented with 6 representatives. A number of top twenty finishes were recorded. Nick Donaldson won his first National Medal in the 4x100m relay (bronze), whilst Jaydon Page took silver in both… Continue Reading
Alumni Alumnus: Jaydon Page Canberra Running Coach, March 31, 2019November 1, 2023 Jaydon Page trained with FAST until the end of the 2018-19 season. Before joining FAST, Jaydon had been racing exclusively against able bodied athletes and not represented the ACT. He competed in both able-bodied and para classifications at the 2019 Championships winning two silver medals. Jaydon has gone on to… Continue Reading
Community Yass is now a little FASTer Canberra Running Coach, March 20, 2019November 29, 2023 On the request of the local organising community for Yass Athletics, part of Ginninderra Athletics, FAST Running Coaches Jessy Hynes, Rose Catejan and Steve Dodt, attended regular training sessions at Victoria Park in Yass to help mentor and train kids in the local community. Yass Athletes have a long association… 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
Community UC Internship Program Canberra Running Coach, November 20, 2018November 20, 2023 In 2018, FAST collaborated with the University of Canberra (UC) and Ginninderra Athletics offering internship places to graduating students. This was a first for the University and the sport in the ACT. FAST was proud to assist so many Interns and in turn help the local athletics community. Internship is a… Continue Reading
Community UC Athletics Academy Canberra Running Coach, October 24, 2018February 8, 2024 FAST’s Coaches were among the first in the ACT to get behind the inaugural year of the UC Athletics Academy. Providing mentorship, program support and technical design to program and delivery. The UC Athletics Academy operates to assist athletes to further their skills, improve techniques, motivations and knowledge in the… Continue Reading
Community FAST trio graduate Canberra Running Coach, September 22, 2018February 8, 2024 FAST’s Vivian Williams, Jone Pio and Jordan Green have all graduated the Level 1 Community Athletics Coach Course at the University of Canberra. The course focuses on the fundamental skills of running, jumping, and throwing that comprise all track and field events. Focus is placed on skills, games, and drills that foster enjoyment, improvement, and long term… Continue Reading
FAST Track Off track silver Canberra Running Coach, September 9, 2018February 7, 2024 Competing at the Athletics ACT Cross Country Relay Championships, FAST’s mean machine consisting of Dan Tait, Caleb Joliffe, Luke Allard and Steve Dodt got the job done winning a silver medal in the Open Men’s 4x2000m Relay event . The lads all stepped up a distance from their usual 400m… Continue Reading