FAST Track Core sessions building explosive speed Canberra Sprint Coach, February 4, 2024May 7, 2024 The Athletes of FAST Running do a squad core workout together twice a week at FAST Recovery Centre. The focus for the group is on developing explosive power and speed in the lower body while also engaging the core and upper body. These group strength training sessions for sprinting involve… Continue Reading
Community Australia Day Honour for Tristan Canberra Sprint Coach, January 30, 2024February 7, 2024 FAST Running wishes to congratulate Tristan Peemoeller who was recognised in the 2024 Australia Day Honours announced on 26 January. Tristan PEEMOELLER ESM was awarded the Emergency Service Medal for outstanding service as a volunteer member of the ACT State Emergency Service, exceeding volunteer obligations in supporting numerous calls for support,… Continue Reading
Masters Sue stuns to win the Presidents Gift Canberra Sprint Coach, January 29, 2024February 7, 2024 The ACTMA 30th Presidents Gift 100m handicap race has been taken out by FAST Running’s very own Sue Bourke. Sue who has competed in 19 women’s finals, the most of any member in ACTMA, surges mid race to win her 12th Gift Final, again a record for ACT Masters Athlete…. Continue Reading
FAST & Active Phoebe runs for herself Canberra Sprint Coach, January 29, 2024February 7, 2024 Phoebe’s motivation is simple, she enjoys the endorphins from sprinting and the buzz of running fast. Sprinting also reminds Phoebe how much she liked running as a kid and now she can run just for her, there’s no pressure or no additional distractions from her everyday routine. The full-time Nurse… Continue Reading
FAST Track 2024 ACT Open and U20 Championships Canberra Sprint Coach, January 29, 2024 Over the weekend the lads from FAST Running had a solid hit out in the 100m at the ACT Championships. Mathias (12.1) did his 3rd fastest run all time (and he slipped at the start, was 0.12s off his PB), Nate (12.4) ran his fastest 100m since March 2022, and… Continue Reading
International Nate aims for 2025 Tokyo Deflympics Canberra Running Coach, January 25, 2024February 8, 2024 FAST Running’s elite para athlete and University of Canberra Student, Nate Halpin has set qualification for the 2025 Tokyo Deflympics as his next major goal. The Deaflympics are held every four years, and are the longest running multi-sport event in history after the Olympics. To qualify for the games, athletes… Continue Reading
FAST for Sport Spider-Man: Track to Home Canberra Running Coach, January 18, 2024January 18, 2024 Australia’s fastest track recently played host to FAST Running’s Spider-Man: Track to Home. The squad had some fun as Peter Parker, Miles Morales, Bruce Wayne, Barry Allen, and Super Cody. The young super heroes all raced off to answer the question, who is the fastest Hero in the Multi-verse? The… Continue Reading
FAST & Active Runner by day, Student Doctor by night Canberra Running Coach, January 13, 2024February 7, 2024 FAST Running’s resident 800m specialist. Jaimi-Lee is no ordinary athlete. When you don’t see her pounding the track, you’ll find Jaimi-Lee studying to complete her Bachelor of Medicine at the University of Sydney. The already qualified Physiotherapist has been combining her love of running with her studies for the last… Continue Reading
FAST Track Qualification for Nationals Canberra Sprint Coach, January 10, 2024 Competition season is upon us and all eyes are on qualifying for the Athletics Australia National Track and Field Championships. Congratulations to the following FAST Running athletes who have already recorded auto qualification including Siena (200), Daniel (100 and 200), and Nate (100 and 200). The remaining members of FAST… Continue Reading
FAST & Active FAST50: Sprinting for the young at heart Canberra Running Coach, January 9, 2024February 21, 2024 Sprinting and running FAST isn’t just for the younger generation. The FAST Running squad features a number of Masters aged-athletes who are dedicated to staying fit and enjoy the art of sprinting. One of these likeable Canberra runners is our very own Head Sprint Coach, Steve Dodt. Like his FAST… Continue Reading