Hitting the track via the gym Canberra Sprint Coach, January 22, 2024February 7, 2024 For Marijke, the thought of actually running is quite some time away. This is because Marijke has suffered a labral tear. This is where a tear in the cartilage on her left hip socket has created a lack of mobility particularly movement and joint impingement. The resulting pain can be overwhelming and there is no natural cure for this injury. Marijke’s only options is surgery or learning to deal with the injury in the short to medium term. As a result, Marijke cannot run at all at present. This has not stopped Marijke from training though. Three days a week she is in the gym, doing hip flexor, glute, compound, and other mobility exercises. Marijke is putting 4-5 hours of sprint recovery related training per week including group sessions with the FAST Running Squad and one-one-one sessions with Canberra Sprint Coach, Steve Dodt. Marijke’s training plan is very much a medium to longer term, as she aims for a Masters title in the multi event competition, Heptathlon in 2025. So while running isn’t on the program at this time, all her sessions have a running focus. Along with the above, Marijke is also doing active recovery including swimming, riding, dynamic stretching and soft tissue therapy. The structured approach to training is working out for the first time Mum. who also works full time as a Statistician. She is an active member of FAST Females and enjoys mentoring the younger girls in the squad. Marijke knows what she needs to do to be successful and return to full training in the next 3-6 months. With her existing work ethic is anything to go by, she will be lacing up her spikes again really soon. For more information on FAST Running, please contact us FAST & Active Masters News FAST FemalesFASTER MasterProfileSprinting
Community 2016 ACT Children’s Week Award October 25, 2016February 7, 2024 This year the Children’s Week Committee recognised FAST’s Head Coach, Steve Dodt, as an individual who ‘makes a difference’. Steve was recognised in the Community for Children Award Category for individuals, groups, volunteers, media, organisations who have made an outstanding contribution to children/young people in the community. Steve was presented… Read More
FAST & Active A need for speed January 25, 2024February 7, 2024 Not everyone’s running goals are the same, for Kosal Mom (Kos), he just loves to run fast and has a real need for speed. Applying his sprint training to his other passions including martial arts, Kos is able to benefit from both disciplines. With the summer well and truly here,… Read More
FAST for Sport Up up and away… January 25, 2024February 8, 2024 Annie Hassall has just recently joined FAST Running. Annie is an accomplished jumper having competed at the 2022 Australian All Schools in the High Jump (1.45m), Triple Jump (9.94m), and the 4x100m Relay, with her FAST Team Mate Siena Towndrow. Annie is the 2022 ACT Schools champion (14 years) in… Read More