FAST Track 2024 ACT Junior and Masters Championships Canberra Running Coach, February 20, 2024 The 2024 ACT Junior and Masters Championships was held at Woden Park over the weekend. FAST Track members Daniel, Joshua, Nick, Grace, Vish, and Siena represented the squad in the 100m, 200m, and 400m events. The squad had a very impressive showing with a combined 4 Gold, 3 Silver, 1… Continue Reading
FAST & Active Globe trotting Matt sprinting the sand in Zanzibar Canberra Sprint Coach, February 15, 2024April 27, 2024 When Matt van der Lugt isn’t hitting the gym or Australia’s fastest track, he’s on holiday in the beautiful tropical paradise of Zanzibar. The Zanzibar Archipelago, located in the Indian Ocean 25km off the coast of Tanzania (East Africa), is a breathtaking spot to escape from the world. Matt enjoy’s… Continue Reading
FAST Kids Accelerating body mechanics in younger sprinters Canberra Sprint Coach, February 14, 2024 The weekend’s focus for FAST Kids was improving their body mechanics when sprinting. Using drills and exercises, Canberra Sprint Coach. Steve Dodt, took the under 12s through their paces at Stromlo Forest Park. For newcomers Ivika and Nelum, the Group exercises were a real hit. Relay races and small sided… Continue Reading
FAST Track Summer Series: 10 February 2024 Canberra Sprint Coach, February 14, 2024February 14, 2024 The wind was not kind to the sprinters at Summer Series on the weekend. Most races experienced over -2 wind readings, creating havoc for anyone chasing an automatic qualifier for Nationals. FAST Running was well represented with Josh, Mathias, Nate, Nick, and Vishaal all competing. The lads all won their… Continue Reading
Community Post meet eats Canberra Sprint Coach, February 14, 2024February 14, 2024 This weekend’s post Summer Series eats session was at Grease Monkey in the Woden Town Centre. FAST Running athletes catch up after a race and talk shop, reflect on performances and celebrate accomplishments together. The social side of FAST Running is just as important as the technical side as it… Continue Reading
FAST & Active Pool Sprinting for performance gain Canberra Sprint Coach, February 13, 2024January 7, 2025 Pool running at provides elite sprinters a valuable alternative or complement to traditional running sessions, providing numerous benefits while minimising the risk of injury. Pool sprinting sessions incorporate low impact cardio, muscle engagement, active recovery, temperature regulation, whilst avoiding session monotony. Pool running engages a wide range of muscles, including… Continue Reading
Community Going green to win gold Canberra Sprint Coach, February 13, 2024 FAST Running has become one of Australia’s first fully sustainable sprint squads. The recent investment in an all electric cargo bike to carry training gear and coaches to the track further strengthens FAST’s commitment of going green to win gold. For sessions requiring more gear or the transport of athletes,… Continue Reading
News Compression Boots facilitating faster recovery and leading to improvements in performance Canberra Sprint Coach, February 8, 2024May 4, 2024 The FAST Recovery Centre now offers athletes the use of Recovery Boots as part of their recovery arsenal. The latest investment by FAST Running adds the compression/recovery boots along with Active Recovery in the Centre’s Pool, Foam Rolling, Stretching and Mobility group sessions, Ice Bath Hydrotherapy, Light Resistance Training in… Continue Reading
FAST for Sport High tech tools for the digital Sprinter Canberra Sprint Coach, February 7, 2024December 30, 2024 Increasingly elite athletes are being subjected to decisions backed by data. The outcome could be if they are selected to compete or made to watch from the fence. FAST Running employs high tech tools from Catapult, FreeLap, JAWKU, Junsd, Canon, Apple, Google, and more to empower the athlete. Data driven… Continue Reading
FAST Track Excitement builds for ACT Junior Championships Canberra Sprint Coach, February 7, 2024 The 2024 ACT Junior (U14-U18) Athletics Championships are being held at Woden Park, from 16-18th February. The best talent in Canberra will be on show as athletes chase an Australian Championship qualifier as well as a podium finish. FAST Running will be well represented at the three day event. With… Continue Reading