Developing special speed endurance Canberra Running Coach, June 15, 2024June 15, 2024 Developing special speed endurance involves combining elements of speed and endurance training to enhance an athlete’s ability to sustain high-intensity efforts over an extended period. This type of training is crucial for athletes in sports that require repeated bursts of speed or prolonged high-intensity activity. In track athletes, special speed endurance helps sprinters minimise the drop in speed as they approach the finish line, maintaining a competitive edge. Being able to kick or surge in the final stages of a race can be the difference between winning and losing, particularly in 200m and 400m events. Siena and Matt, joined with Nate, Brendan and Daniel, for their first taste of running at the Parliament of Power. The session focussed on improving the lactate threshold, allowing athletes to maintain a higher pace for a longer duration. Running uphill at Parliament House increases the intensity and works on strength and speed simultaneously. It also helps improve running economy and power, essential for maintaining speed over longer distances and time. This morning’s interval session worked both aerobic and anaerobic systems. Canberra Sprint Coach, Steve Dodt, believes in visibility of the sport, and selecting training locations that not only offer variation but also brings running training to the public. News
FAST Kids Northside Regionals wrap up March 1, 2015November 2, 2023 FAST was well represented at the Northside Regional Championships over the weekend. Our athletes included Maja, Matt, Josh, Nat, Tori, David, Jess, Lucy, Austin, Nick, Sam, Ethan, Eden, Casey, Ekwueme, Tom, Georgia, Chichi and Santal. Between them all, FAST won 25 gold medals and many more silver, bronze and top… Read More
FAST Track FAST well represented at Australian All Schools October 19, 2017November 7, 2023 The FAST Squad for the 2017-18 Season have been training well over winter. The pay-offs are already starting to show with Harry Anderson, Charlotte Fowler, Rebecca Guest, Annick Theron, Jeremy Maranan and Eden Thomas all being selected for the upcoming All Schools Nationals Championships. The whole squad are looking forward… Read More
FAST Track 2021 Australian Track & Field Championships March 19, 2021November 1, 2023 The Australian Para and Open Athletics Track & Field Championships were held in Sydney from 12 – 19 March 2021. James Nipperess (Team Telford) has been working with FAST on improving his technique over the Steeplechase Hurdle since the beginning of the year. These Championships were James’ first opportunity to… Read More