Community FAST celebrates ten seasons of success Canberra Running Coach, October 28, 2023November 29, 2023 Ginninderra Athletics innovative Junior Coaching program has been running since 2014, having been introduced by Head Performance Coach Steve Dodt. Now in its tenth season, FAST is proud to continue to support the local community by encouraging our members to volunteer as Junior Coaches. National Medalist, Daniel Nwaobi, is the… Continue Reading
FAST for Sport Young Matilda on her way up Canberra Running Coach, October 28, 2023February 8, 2024 Canberra United star defender, Ava Piazza, who was recently selected for the Young Matildas training camp, is now a member of FAST. Ana’s form at Heidelberg United last season in Victoria led to her selection for the Young Matildas. Ava’s recent signing with Canberra United ahead of the forthcoming Liberty… Continue Reading
Community Mika steps up to help Woden Little Athletes Canberra Running Coach, October 26, 2023February 7, 2024 Mika Peljo has been enjoying athletics since he first joined as an U10 Athlete for Weston Creek in 2016. Now some seven years later, Mika has started coaching Little Athletes on a Wednesday night at Woden Thunder Athletics Club. Mika is currently doing his Level 1 Community Athletics Coach course… Continue Reading
FAST & Active Spring into FAST Canberra Running Coach, October 25, 2023January 18, 2024 The new athletics season is underway and now is the time to spring into training with FAST. No matter your age or experience, FAST offers training programs to suit: Review our pages above, read some Testimonials from our Alumni (Past FAST) and Contact Us for more information. Continue Reading
FAST for Sport Ty’s a Giant on the track Canberra Running Coach, October 24, 2023February 7, 2024 You can’t miss Ty Shepherd when he’s training with FAST. Ty’s a GWS Giants Academy player (AFL) and he stands out. The sixteen year old can play ruck, mid field or in attack. Ty recently played in the AFL National Development Championships and played the Grand Final for Eastlake FC in… Continue Reading
FAST Kids FAST Tweens Canberra Running Coach, August 23, 2023August 23, 2024 FAST Running caters for many people of all ages, shapes and sizes. The FAST Kids program is designed specifically for children Under 12 years of age. There are weekly training sessions held right across Canberra under the supervision of FAST’s enthusiastic and encouraging running coaches including Canberra Sprint Coach, Steve… Continue Reading
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
FAST for Sport Canberra’s newest athletics track Canberra Running Coach, October 27, 2019December 18, 2023 The red lanes of Woden Park are easily seen from Yamba Drive as you pass by The Canberra Hospital. FAST Running is one of only a few private Sprint and Hurdles squads to book sessions on South Canberra’s best athletics facility. Opened in February 2015, the $7 million dollar facility… Continue Reading
FAST & Active Water Running Canberra Sprint Coach, May 30, 2016April 27, 2024 FAST Running takes its training seriously. Group or individual sessions including mobility, strength, recovery work and pool running are held at the FAST Recovery Centre. Pool training can be highly beneficial for sprinters as it provides a low-impact environment for conditioning, recovery, and technique refinement. FAST Running performs short, high-intensity… Continue Reading