Alumni Alumnus: James Nippress Canberra Running Coach, November 28, 2021February 8, 2024 James Nippress (Nipper) was coached by the great Australian Middle Distance Guru, Dick Telford (Team Telford) in the 3000m Steeple Chase. James started also working with FAST in January 2021 to improve his hurdling in his favourite event. James, Team Telford and FAST worked collaboratively together. FAST identified an area… Continue Reading
Alumni Alumna: Jessy Hynes Canberra Running Coach, July 23, 2021October 28, 2023 Jessy Hynes began training with FAST as a six-year old. from an early age Jessy showed signs of being a genuine force in sprinting for the years to come. For the next ten years, Jessy won all competitions she entered from the 100 – 200m as well as hurdles. Jessy… Continue Reading
Finalist National Records smashed Canberra Running Coach, March 19, 2021October 23, 2024 Nathaniel Halpin (Nate), has smashed Declan Campion’s U18 and U20 200m Australian Record in the Men’s T01 (Deaf) 200m, at the 2021 Australian Para Athletics Track & Field Championships. Nate racing into a +0.8 head wind ran 24.26s, surpassing Declan’s former record of 24.68s set at the AIS on 3… Continue Reading
FAST Track 2021 Australian Track & Field Championships Canberra Running Coach, March 19, 2021November 1, 2023 The Australian Para and Open Athletics Track & Field Championships were held in Sydney from 12 – 19 March 2021. James Nipperess (Team Telford) has been working with FAST on improving his technique over the Steeplechase Hurdle since the beginning of the year. These Championships were James’ first opportunity to… Continue Reading
News Resistance bands a valuable tool for sprinters in improving mobility, flexibility, and overall performance Canberra Sprint Coach, January 5, 2021February 8, 2024 The FAST Recovery Centre uses the 1m POWERBANDS which allow you to undertake an infinite number of assistive or resistive actions to perform almost any method of movement desired. From pre-workout activation and deepening stretches to recreating almost every gym exercise under load. FAST Running incorporates the use of Resistance… Continue Reading
News 2020 Australian All Schools Track & Field Championships cancelled Canberra Running Coach, December 1, 2020November 2, 2023 The 2020 Australian All Schools Track & Field Championships were cancelled due to the Covid 19 pandemic. Continue Reading
Alumni Alumna: Rebecca Guest Canberra Running Coach, October 16, 2020February 8, 2024 Rebecca Guest (Bec) trained with FAST until the end of the 2019-20 Season. Bec was a multi-talented athlete representing the ACT in Track and Field as well as Touch Football. Bec competed internationally at the 2015 Trans Tasman Challenge collecting a bronze medal in the 1500m, representing NSW. Bec was… Continue Reading
Alumni Alumna: Charlotte Fowler Canberra Running Coach, July 18, 2020November 4, 2023 Charlotte Fowler trained with FAST until July 2020. Charlotte represented the ACT in three different National Championships, qualifying for three finals with a best placing of 6th in the 100m (2017) and 7th in the 200m (2019). “Charlotte has been selected for nationals to compete in the 100m and 200m…. Continue Reading
Alumni Alumnus: Eden Thomas Canberra Running Coach, April 16, 2020November 2, 2023 Eden Thomas trained with FAST until the end of the 2019-20 season. Eden competed in multiple National Championships as a para-athlete in the deaf category (T01). Eden medalled in the 200m, 400m and Shot Put across his athletics career at the National level and has 15 top ten finishes as… Continue Reading
News 2020 Australian Track & Field Championships cancelled Canberra Running Coach, March 1, 2020November 1, 2023 The track and field championships were cancelled due to the Covid 19 pandempic. Continue Reading