FAST Track August Time Trials Canberra Running Coach, August 20, 2024August 20, 2024 Saturday’s time trials were the perfect preseason workout for the squad as they look to see how things are shaping up after a gruelling winter period in Canberra. With a focus on race preparations and less on overall time, the squad regulars did enjoy a new Personal Best each in… Continue Reading
FAST & Active Can’t stop me Canberra Running Coach, August 20, 2024August 27, 2024 The athletes of FAST Running have different goals and aspirations, but they are connected through the unshakeable belief that they can’t be stopped in achieving their dreams. Everyone’s story is unique though. There are challenges and obstacles that force us to build resilience and mental preparedness. In the video below,… Continue Reading
FAST Track Set – Go – Lake Burley Griffin Canberra Sprint Coach, July 21, 2024August 27, 2024 Rain, hail or shine, the athletes of FAST Running are committed to their training. That includes Australian Record Holder Nate, two times Australian Nationals Medalist Daniel, Masters Athlete Matt, and rising stars Jaimi-Lee, Mathias and Isi. Regatta Point is a happy hunting ground for the Canberra based Sprint group as… Continue Reading
FAST Track Mark pops out for a few hard runs Canberra Sprint Coach, May 3, 2024August 29, 2024 FAST Running was very happy to welcome back to Canberra recently Mark Rossiter, an Australian Masters representative and record holder, and now Queensland local. Mark who previously lived in Canberra, has trained alongside many of the FAST squad over a number of years, including as a relay team mate in… Continue Reading
News Nate nudges the best in the country Canberra Running Coach, April 22, 2024August 29, 2024 Nate Halpin (T01) has just returned from the Australian Championships in Adelaide, having competed in the Open Para Mens 100m, 200m, and Long Jump finals. Nate had a successful competition, his first, as an Open Aged athlete. He finished 10th overall in the Long Jump, and was the second fastest… Continue Reading
FAST Track Three from three Canberra Sprint Coach, March 14, 2024March 14, 2024 FAST Running is excited to announce the inclusion of our members Daniel Nwaboi, Nick Porter, and Nate Halpin in the ACT Team to compete at the Australian Athletics Championships in Adelaide (April 2024). All three of FAST’s nominations were accepted by the Selection Committee and it caps off an already… Continue Reading
FAST for Sport Ava versus bike Canberra Sprint Coach, March 4, 2024March 4, 2024 On the weekend, Ava went looking for a hard training session, and she found it at Governor-General’s Hill. The uphill sprint session requires greater force production than running on flat terrain. This helps to improve speed, acceleration, and explosive power, which can translate to better performance on the pitch or… Continue Reading
News Compression Boots facilitating faster recovery and leading to improvements in performance Canberra Sprint Coach, February 8, 2024May 4, 2024 The FAST Recovery Centre now offers athletes the use of Recovery Boots as part of their recovery arsenal. The latest investment by FAST Running adds the compression/recovery boots along with Active Recovery in the Centre’s Pool, Foam Rolling, Stretching and Mobility group sessions, Ice Bath Hydrotherapy, Light Resistance Training in… Continue Reading
FAST Track 2024 ACT Open and U20 Championships Canberra Sprint Coach, January 29, 2024 Over the weekend the lads from FAST Running had a solid hit out in the 100m at the ACT Championships. Mathias (12.1) did his 3rd fastest run all time (and he slipped at the start, was 0.12s off his PB), Nate (12.4) ran his fastest 100m since March 2022, and… Continue Reading
International Nate aims for 2025 Tokyo Deflympics Canberra Running Coach, January 25, 2024February 8, 2024 FAST Running’s elite para athlete and University of Canberra Student, Nate Halpin has set qualification for the 2025 Tokyo Deflympics as his next major goal. The Deaflympics are held every four years, and are the longest running multi-sport event in history after the Olympics. To qualify for the games, athletes… Continue Reading