FAST Kids Take the hill Canberra Running Coach, July 2, 2024August 27, 2024 Weekend running training with FAST Running was held on Sunday at Parliament House in South Canberra. FAST trains regularly in the north and south of Canberra, utilising the best training locations to suit the needs of our members. Sunday’s session saw our 100-200m, 400m, and 800m athletes take the hill… Continue Reading
FAST Kids Weekend warriors Canberra Sprint Coach, June 23, 2024August 27, 2024 On Saturday and Sunday mornings FAST Running take to the streets of Canberra looking for a challenge. This morning it was Canberra’s hardest hill session that FAST Kids attempted for the first time. The under 12s were told stories of racing cyclists up-hill and winning, but it wasn’t long before… Continue Reading
FAST & Active The importance of incorporating hill sprints Canberra Sprint Coach, June 22, 2024August 27, 2024 Usain Bolt believes that “hill training is very tough, but it builds muscles that you don’t get to work on when you’re running on flat ground. It makes you stronger and faster”. This quote underscores the importance of incorporating hill sprints into FAST Running’s training regime by Canberra Sprint Coach,… Continue Reading
FAST for Sport Dedicated to the cause Canberra Sprint Coach, June 20, 2024August 27, 2024 Every offseason those who continue to train through the cold, wet and darkness come out the other side stronger, fitter, more determined and better for it. FAST Running members know that success in sprinting, like in life, is not about the finish line but about the dedication, discipline, and determination… Continue Reading
News Developing special speed endurance Canberra Running Coach, June 15, 2024August 29, 2024 Developing special speed endurance involves combining elements of speed and endurance training to enhance an athlete’s ability to sustain high-intensity efforts over an extended period. This type of training is crucial for athletes in sports that require repeated bursts of speed or prolonged high-intensity activity. In track athletes, special speed… Continue Reading
FAST & Active Whatever it takes Canberra Sprint Coach, June 12, 2024August 29, 2024 Finding motivation to do the impossible isn’t just in the realms of the movies. The members of FAST Running are conditioned to manage extremes. In pursuit of running excellence, an athlete needs to be both physically and mentally prepared for whatever challenges come their way on race day. Canberra Sprint… Continue Reading
FAST & Active No time to wait around Canberra Sprint Coach, June 6, 2024August 29, 2024 For FAST & Active member, Joanne, there’s no time to wait around. Working 9-5, taxiing the kids to their sports, and then the housework when you get home, it’s difficult to find the time just for you. Joanne’s story is much like many of us and squeezing in exercising amongst… Continue Reading
FAST & Active FAST50: Doing all the little things Canberra Sprint Coach, June 6, 2024August 29, 2024 When you describe the past month of training of the FAST50 project, it’s all been about doing all the little things. Building on from the small wins last month, FAST & Active’s Steve has focussed on strength and mobility, active recovery, bike cardio, and nutrition these last 4-weeks. This latest… Continue Reading
Community Get out for a run – Global Running Day! Canberra Sprint Coach, June 4, 2024August 29, 2024 Wednesday the 5th of June is Global Running Day, a worldwide celebration of running that encourages people of all ages and abilities to get moving. FAST Running is excited to share our love of running and taking strides towards healthier and more active lives. No matter where you live, if you… Continue Reading
FAST & Active Sprinting is taking off Canberra Sprint Coach, June 2, 2024August 29, 2024 On the rolling hills of Stromlo Forest Park, the squad of FAST Running have discovered this weekend that sprinting is really taking off. Aided by a monstrous cross wind, Sunday’s session with the parachutes had the athletes fighting the breeze as they took off down the straight. The wind also… Continue Reading