Elevating FAST Running Canberra Sprint Coach, January 21, 2025January 21, 2025 A Coaching Milestone At FAST Running, we are constantly pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in athletic performance. Our mission is to deliver “Running Excellence” to every athlete, and this commitment has taken another significant step forward with an incredible achievement by our Head Performance Coach. Recently, our Head Performance Coach completed The Coaching Eye course under the guidance of the legendary Dan Pfaff and the esteemed team at Altis. This rigorous program is recognised worldwide as a benchmark in elite coaching education, and our coach was honoured to be part of its special inaugural cohort. This accomplishment represents months of intensive study, collaboration, and analysis, encompassing: Advanced knowledge of biomechanics and human anatomy to refine movement patterns and unlock peak performance. The art of effective communication, ensuring athletes and allied partners receive clear, actionable insights. Techniques for coaching both the mind and the body, addressing the holistic needs of athletes striving for greatness. The insights gained from this course align perfectly with FAST Running’s strategic objective of “Innovation in Training.” By integrating cutting-edge sports science and coaching techniques, we are raising the bar for all our athletes, from emerging talents to seasoned competitors. Unlocking Excellence, One Stride at a Time At FAST Running, we know that success is in the details. This course has provided our Head Performance Coach with tools to identify and refine the subtle, game-changing elements that distinguish good athletes from great ones. These learnings are now being shared with our athletes, ensuring they benefit from a global standard of excellence. Looking Ahead This milestone not only strengthens FAST Running’s reputation as a hub for high-performance coaching but also reinforces our dedication to the personal and athletic growth of every squad member. As we apply this expertise to our training programs, the future looks incredibly bright for our athletes and the broader FAST Running community. We are thrilled to see how this investment in knowledge will inspire and elevate our athletes, helping them achieve their goals and embody the spirit of “Running Excellence.” Stay tuned for more updates as FAST Running continues to lead the way in innovation, performance, and athletic achievement! Community International News Performance AdultsAthletics CoachCanberraMature TeensProfileRunning TrainingSprintingYoung Adults
FAST Track Sizzling times at Nationals April 28, 2024August 29, 2024 FAST Running’s Lewin Atkinson and Nick Porter have saved their best to last, with four Personal Bests between them at the Australian Little Athletics Championships in Adelaide. Lewin competing in his first Nationals was outstanding in his 800m final as he improved his best time in the event by 25… Read More
Alumni Alumna: Sue Bourke November 14, 2019February 7, 2024 Sue Bourke trained with FAST until the 2019-20 season. As a Masters Athlete, Sue really came into her own. Among Sue’s many accomplishments are her two Australian Records (W55) in the 4x100m and 4x400m at the Perth World Athletics Championships (2016), where the Australians won Gold in both events and… Read More
FAST & Active FAST50: Doing all the little things June 6, 2024August 29, 2024 When you describe the past month of training of the FAST50 project, it’s all been about doing all the little things. Building on from the small wins last month, FAST & Active’s Steve has focussed on strength and mobility, active recovery, bike cardio, and nutrition these last 4-weeks. This latest… Read More