FAST Kids School Nationals Wrap Up Canberra Running Coach, December 5, 2015November 2, 2023 School Nationals is almost a wrap for another season and FAST have had a hell of a weekend. The squad have made it into 8 separate Finals from 100m, 200m, 400m and the 400m Hurdles in both Melbourne and Canberra. There’s been 6 top 8 finishes in the Country so… Continue Reading
FAST Track Queanbeyan gift finalist Canberra Running Coach, November 22, 2015February 7, 2024 Congratulations to Sam Wade in finishing 6th in his first pro race at the Queanbeyan Gift. Running off 4m Sam had plenty of work to do and managed to wheel in some of his competitors in a close finish. The winner had a huge handicap of 12.75m and no one… Continue Reading
Community Elijah Arranz Canberra Running Coach, November 19, 2015October 22, 2023 On Saturday November 21, 2015, tragedy struck. Elijah Arranz was involved in an incredibly serious accident. He was in critical condition which was earth shattering for his family. Elijah was not a member of FAST, he was indeed a much loved member of the local athletics community, affectionately known as… Continue Reading
FAST Kids Medal haul at ACT Championships Canberra Running Coach, November 10, 2015November 2, 2023 Congratulations to the FAST Squad who competed at the ACT All School Championships today. A big medal haul with 10 Gold, 4 Silver, 3 Bronze and 6 top eight finishes (2 of those top four). A pleasing day all round and hopefully many of the group making Nationals next month… Continue Reading
FAST Kids FAST five to race at Nationals Canberra Running Coach, November 5, 2015October 31, 2023 The older squad members can’t take anything away from the Juniors with five members selected for National Primary Schools Championships too. We also have one associate member making that team too. Congratulations to Charlotte Rauraa, Chris Mecham, Matthew Ikoro, Austin Tetteh and Ethan Robards. Continue Reading
FAST Track Sprint seven set to soar Canberra Running Coach, November 3, 2015November 1, 2023 FAST dominates the sprint entries on the ACT team for All Schools. Seven members of the squad have been selected with a further three “associate” members getting the nod as well. Congratulations to Josh Beale, Jeremy Maranan, Matt Walters, Lucy Ferry, Eden Thomas, Mitch Foster and Sam Wade. Continue Reading
Community Kingsford Smith School Clinics Canberra Running Coach, August 20, 2015October 22, 2023 FAST delivered two in-school clinics on Sprinting and High Jump to students of the Kingsford Smith School in West Belconnen. The focus for the school in offering clinics to their students was to prepare them for the upcoming school athletics carnivals. The clinics were held every 6-8 weeks with a… Continue Reading
Alumni Alumna: Tori Hopkins Canberra Running Coach, May 29, 2015February 8, 2024 Victoria Hopkins (Tori) trained with FAST until the end of the 2014-15 season. Tori was a multi-talented athlete who also enjoyed playing Football (Soccer). Tori represented the ACT on three occasions in for separate individual events. Sport injuries cruelled Tori’s later seasons with Athletics. Tori was a Club Captain with… Continue Reading
FAST Kids State Championship wrap up Canberra Running Coach, March 27, 2015November 2, 2023 The State Championships were a happy hunting ground for the FAST Squad who have done extremely well. Individually everyone has had a big season but when you take a step back and look at their collective efforts you get to appreciate just how much they have all improved built around… Continue Reading
Alumni Alumnus: David Power Canberra Running Coach, March 25, 2015February 8, 2024 David Power (Dave) trained with FAST to help improve his speed for Football (Soccer). Dave never represented the ACT in athletics, however his very personable behaviour led him to be an inaugural Junior Coach at Ginninderra Athletics. The club also recognised his leadership qualities and he was appointed Club Captain. Continue Reading