Empowering Sprinters: Equipping Our Team with Life-Saving First Aid Skills Canberra Sprint Coach, March 6, 2024 At FAST Running we appreciate that Sprint training can be physically demanding and may sometimes lead to injuries or accidents. Having members of the group trained in first aid ensures that immediate assistance can be provided in case of any mishaps during training sessions. We are pleased to announce that both Marijke and Steve have just updated their First Aid and CPR qualifications with the Red Cross. Because Injuries or medical emergencies can happen unexpectedly. By having individuals trained in first aid within the group, there’s a higher likelihood of a quick response, which can potentially prevent a minor injury from escalating into a more serious situation. Knowing what to do in an emergency situation instills confidence in both the coaches and the athletes. This confidence can help maintain a calm and composed environment during emergencies, which is crucial for effective management of the situation. Undertaking a first aid course together fosters a sense of teamwork and camaraderie within FAST Running. It encourages members to look out for each other’s safety and well-being, thereby strengthening the bond among team members. Ultimately, the most significant benefit of a first aid course is the potential to save lives. In critical situations, having our coaches trained in first aid can make all the difference between life and death. FAST Running puts the welfare of its members and the athletics community as its number one priority. Community News Athletics CoachCanberraSocial ClubSprinting
Finalist Relay medal for FAST duo March 26, 2022February 7, 2024 At the recent 2022 Australian Under Age Track & Field Championships, the ACT Under 14 Mens 4x100m relay placed third in the final to claim the bronze medal, just behind Victoria and NSW respectively. The team included FAST’s very own Joshua Smith and Daniel Nwaobi as well as young guns… Read More
FAST Track You can’t make an Omelette without breaking some eggs February 25, 2024February 25, 2024 Canberra’s hardest hill session has again proven it lives up to its motto with another gruelling day out for the sprinters from FAST Running. One-by-one, with Brendan and Nate the exceptions, came crashing to their knees at the end of the program, following what had been high quality uphill sprinting…. Read More
Community Yass is now a little FASTer March 20, 2019November 29, 2023 On the request of the local organising community for Yass Athletics, part of Ginninderra Athletics, FAST Running Coaches Jessy Hynes, Rose Catejan and Steve Dodt, attended regular training sessions at Victoria Park in Yass to help mentor and train kids in the local community. Yass Athletes have a long association… Read More