FAST Running’s 400m Star Shines on the National Stage Canberra Running Coach, December 29, 2024December 29, 2024 Tom Madigan FAST Running is immensely proud of Tom Madigan, one of our rising stars, who recently represented the ACT at the Australian All Schools Championships in Brisbane. Competing against the nation’s best, Tom demonstrated the skill, determination, and resilience that define a true champion. Specializing in the 400m, Tom’s performance at All Schools showcased his hard work and commitment to excellence. While the competition was fierce, Tom held his own, gaining invaluable experience and reaffirming his status as a standout athlete within the ACT athletics community. Tom’s journey is a testament to the philosophy of FAST Running: combining high-performance coaching, community support, and a relentless pursuit of personal bests. Under the expert guidance of Steve Dodt and the camaraderie of the FAST Running squad, Tom has continued to push his limits and strive for greatness on and off the track. Representing your state on a national stage is no small feat, and Tom’s achievements inspire his teammates and our entire FAST Running community. His drive and dedication embody our motto: Running Excellence. Congratulations, Tom! The entire FAST Running family is excited to see where your journey takes you next. Run with FAST. Run for Excellence. #FASTRunning #RunningExcellence #TomMadigan #Athletics #400m #AustralianAllSchools News Performance ProfileSprintingTeensWoden Athletics
FAST & Active FAST50: Its a long “run” to the top March 18, 2024March 22, 2024 The journey back to running is a long one for Steve. Pain in the knees 12 years ago, forced an early retirement from all forms of running. The prognosis was double knee replacement due to the absence of cartilage. There was no FAST40 story for Steve. For most of the… Read More
FAST Track From strength to strength November 7, 2023May 4, 2024 Strength and conditioning helps sprinters build explosive power and speed, while also improving overall strength and endurance. For sprinters, this can help reduce the risk of injury by strengthening the muscles and joints involved in sprinting. FAST provides guidance on strength and conditioning training to its members. FAST’s Athletes are… Read More
Community Stretching for sprinters May 9, 2024August 29, 2024 Stretching is a regular part of FAST Running’s training regimen to optimize performance and minimize the risk of injury. Under the guidance of Canberra Sprint Coach, Steve Dodt, stretching is conducted as a group activity in-person after training and at the FAST Recovery Centre, as stretching helps to reduce muscle… Read More