FAST Distance

Distance Running Starts Here

Whether you’re aiming for your first school cross country, a Little Athletics season, a new Parkrun personal best or the Australian Championships, FAST Distance provides coaching that helps athletes enjoy running while reaching their potential.

RUNNING EXCELLENCE

Why FAST Distance?

Long-Term Athlete Development
We coach for the future, not just the next race.
Training is designed around an athlete’s age, experience and stage of development so that improvement is sustainable.

More then just running

Great distance runners need more than kilometres.

FAST athletes also develop:

  • Running technique
  • Strength and conditioning
  • Mobility
  • Coordination
  • Race tactics
  • Recovery habits

Building complete athletes leads to better performances and fewer injuries.

Train with your squad

Running is better together.

Our athletes train alongside others with similar goals and ability, creating an environment that encourages consistency, friendships and shared success.

Coaching that cares

Every athlete receives guidance from experienced coaches who understand long-term development.

Our coaching focuses on communication, confidence and helping every athlete enjoy the process of becoming a better runner.

Our Programs

FAST Kids distance

Introducing younger children (7-10 years) to distance running through games, movement skills and fun training environments.

fast track distance

Training introduces structured endurance work while continuing to build speed, coordination and athleticism. For school cross country, little athletics, Capital Athletics, and Australian Athletics Pathways

fast performance distance

For committed athletes aiming to compete at ACT, National and international level. Programs become increasingly individualised while maintaining the benefits of squad training. Specialising in 800m – 3000m, Steeplechase, Cross Country, and Road Running

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Access FAST expertise from anywhere and any event.

Success Stories

Middle Distance Success at Capital Athletics Underage Championships & NSW Masters

Our squad recently delivered outstanding performances at the Capital Athletics Underage Championships, showcasing depth across all age groups. 

Runner by day, Student Doctor by night

FAST Running’s resident 800m specialist. Jaimi-Lee is no ordinary athlete. 
When you don’t see her pounding the track, you’ll find Jaimi-Lee studying to complete her Bachelor of Medicine at the University of Sydney

FAST Running Takes Silver in Thrilling Relay Battle at Stromlo

It was a race to remember at Stromlo Forest Park, as the FAST Running quartet of Dan Tait, Caleb Joliffe, Luke Allard, and Steve Dodt stormed to a silver medal in the Open Men’s 4x2000m Relay.

F.A.Q.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • FAST Distance Training Days?

We publish our available training sessions under Events on TeamApp. Please join us to get the latest session details. There are Events across Canberra including the AIS and Stromlo Forest Park.

  • FAST Distance Cost & Commitment?

You can attend sessions as often or as little as you like, there is no lock in commitment. FAST Kids Distance starts from $15/session and FAST Track Distance from $20/session.

  • FAST Distance session duration?

FAST Kids Distance sessions are 45 minutes long. FAST Track and FAST Performance Distance session vary between 60-90 minutes.

  • Do you need prior experience?

No – we structure our training to suit all ages and levels of experience.

We’d love to hear from you!

Got any questions please get in touch, it only takes a minute!