FAST for Sport Two minute catch up with Sophie Porter Canberra Running Coach, January 11, 2024February 7, 2024 FAST Running is proud to nurture the speed in Australia’s best female footballers. Through running, football can be played at increased speed with more consistent performance. Hear from Sophie as she explains why @fastrunning4923 has helped her develop #speed and #fitness for playing #football with increased #confidence meaning more time… Continue Reading
FAST Kids Tom is taking it all in his stride Canberra Running Coach, October 30, 2023February 7, 2024 For Tom Hickey, training with FAST since June 2021 has all been about the fun. Each Sunday, Tom really looks forward to training with the other kids. Tom is a multi talented runner who also enjoys playing Rugby, performing in School Musicals and Theatre. His Dad says that “Tom really… Continue Reading
Alumni Alumna: Jessy Hynes Canberra Running Coach, July 23, 2021October 28, 2023 Jessy Hynes began training with FAST as a six-year old. from an early age Jessy showed signs of being a genuine force in sprinting for the years to come. For the next ten years, Jessy won all competitions she entered from the 100 – 200m as well as hurdles. Jessy… Continue Reading
Alumni Alumna: Charlotte Fowler Canberra Running Coach, July 18, 2020November 4, 2023 Charlotte Fowler trained with FAST until July 2020. Charlotte represented the ACT in three different National Championships, qualifying for three finals with a best placing of 6th in the 100m (2017) and 7th in the 200m (2019). “Charlotte has been selected for nationals to compete in the 100m and 200m…. Continue Reading
Alumni Alumna: Rebecca Jarvis Canberra Running Coach, January 25, 2020November 23, 2023 Rebecca Jarvis (Bec) trained with FAST after she had finished Little Athletics. Bec was looking to stay active and get a little faster. Bec had already represented the ACT at numerous National Championships in both Cross Country and Track & Field. Bec was a Junior Coach at Ginninderra Athletics Club… 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
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
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
Alumni Alumna: Nathalie Cerritelli Canberra Running Coach, March 20, 2018October 28, 2023 Nathalie Cerritelli (Nat) trained with FAST until the end of the 2017-18 season. Nat represented the ACT at four National Championships. Nat was a 100/200m sprinter and hurdler. Nat was the ACT State Champion in these events on multiple occasions. Nat received The Pierre de Coubertin Award that recognises secondary… Continue Reading
Alumni Alumna: Megan Peters Canberra Running Coach, December 25, 2017October 28, 2023 Megan Peters trained with FAST until the end of 2017. Megan was a multi talented calisthenic athlete who competed in many Calisthenics ACT competitions, both solo and duo. Megan never represented the ACT in Athletics. Megan suffered a number of injuries including a very bad fracture. Megan was very well… Continue Reading