News What makes a hard training session? Canberra Sprint Coach, May 7, 2024August 29, 2024 FAST Running enjoys a good challenge and there doesn’t get anything better than Canberra’s hardest hill session. So how do you make something hard, even harder? Recently with the weather changing, the Gods have given the squad plenty of practice of running in the rain and the wet, and this… Continue Reading
FAST for Sport Push it Canberra Running Coach, May 7, 2024August 29, 2024 The skies opened over the weekend and the FAST Running squad hit Australia’s fastest track for its Sunday Sprint session in the Nation’s Capital. The AIS is the ideal all weather training venue and FAST’s home track. Like on the weekend, sessions are adapted to suit training conditions and the… Continue Reading
FAST & Active Soft sand workout Canberra Sprint Coach, May 7, 2024August 29, 2024 With the cooler weather now set in and winter fast approaching, sessions are adapting to the new training phase and FAST Running has returned to one of its favourite locations in North Canberra at the Lyneham Beach Volleyball Centre. The training adaption on the body by running in soft sand… Continue Reading
News Chilling Performances: Sprinters Take the Plunge into Ice Baths for Faster Recovery Canberra Sprint Coach, May 7, 2024August 29, 2024 Ice baths and cold water immersion offer several benefits to the sprinters of FAST Running. Available at the FAST Recovery Centre as well as at the track, the mobile Ice Bath helps athletes reduce inflammation and swelling, in order to speed up recovery. FAST Running engages with its members in… Continue Reading
FAST for Sport Rugby loving skier to speed demon Canberra Sprint Coach, May 3, 2024August 29, 2024 Sam Garner is a multi-talented athlete who excels in both Rugby Union and Skiing. As a member of FAST for Sport, Sam has utilised the skills he’s learning from Canberra Sprint Coach, Steve Dodt, to develop his speed and acceleration. The ACT Junior Rugby Union (Brumbies) have recognised Sam’s speed… Continue Reading
FAST & Active FAST50: Taking the small wins Canberra Sprint Coach, May 3, 2024August 29, 2024 The journey to a return to FAST Running has continued over the past 6 weeks for FAST & Active member Steve. Having received the much anticipated carbon plated orthotics from the Walking Clinic at Lyneham, the time had come to try running with them. Training at Canberra’s hardest hill session… Continue Reading
FAST Track Mark pops out for a few hard runs Canberra Sprint Coach, May 3, 2024August 29, 2024 FAST Running was very happy to welcome back to Canberra recently Mark Rossiter, an Australian Masters representative and record holder, and now Queensland local. Mark who previously lived in Canberra, has trained alongside many of the FAST squad over a number of years, including as a relay team mate in… Continue Reading
Community A taste of FAST Canberra Running Coach, May 2, 2024August 29, 2024 FAST Running engages with its members in many ways. Through our shared goal of running excellence, nutrition plays a significant role in helping us all achieve that. On a regular basis we get together, share recipes, a meal, and cook together at the FAST Recovery Centre. The inspiring meals and… Continue Reading
News Sprinting in the heart of Canberra Canberra Sprint Coach, April 28, 2024August 29, 2024 FAST Running trains in locations across Canberra. Among our favourites is Regatta Point which is only 5 minutes from the city centre, situated next to Lake Burley Griffin. This location has beautiful views of the Parliamentary Triangle and the Lake, including Parliament House. Most people running at Lake Burley Griffin… Continue Reading
FAST Track Sizzling times at Nationals Canberra Sprint Coach, 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… Continue Reading