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 Kids FAST Kids – Running training in Canberra Canberra Running Coach, June 8, 2024August 29, 2024 Discover FAST Kids for children under 12! Our small groups ensure personalized attention, helping kids develop through fun and engaging activities. They’ll practice running—the foundation of all sports—while staying active and entertained. FAST Running offers training sessions for children in the south and north of Canberra. There is a session… 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 Fierce, fun and FAST Canberra Sprint Coach, June 2, 2024August 29, 2024 Training as a member of FAST Females is all about being fierce, fun and FAST. The holistic program provides individualisation through tailored programs for all ages and backgrounds, providing balance and support to members, teaching techniques to run better and avoid injuries, demonstrating the benefits of active recovery and rest,… Continue Reading
News Sprinting in the Capital Canberra Running Coach, May 30, 2024August 29, 2024 Over the last week, FAST Running has hit Australia’s fastest track for training, done a soft sand session, worked hard in the gym, and capped the weekend off with some hill sprints. Training is varied over winter which makes for more enjoyable sessions and the chance to work on other… Continue Reading
Community Stretching for sprinters Canberra Sprint Coach, May 9, 2024August 29, 2024 Stretching is a regular part of FAST Running’s training regimen to optimize performance and minimize the risk of injury. Under the guidance of Canberra Sprint Coach, Steve Dodt, stretching is conducted as a group activity in-person after training and at the FAST Recovery Centre, as stretching helps to reduce muscle… Continue Reading
FAST for Sport The secret to Mbappe‘s speed Canberra Sprint Coach, May 8, 2024August 29, 2024 A recent article by Liam Tharme in The Athletic, pin points you don’t have to be Usain Bolt to play football at fast speed. At FAST for Sport we develop your ATP energy system to increase your speed, build power to improve acceleration, and work on maximum speed over 30-60m,… 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