FAST for Sport Behind the scenes: Core workout Canberra Sprint Coach, March 4, 2024May 7, 2024 FAST Running strength and conditioning sessions are held three days a week from the FAST Recovery Centre in Belconnen. The Core Workout is a team favourite and this week we captured some of the shenanigans that goes on behind the scenes, which make our training so much fun! For more… Continue Reading
FAST & Active Jason is the King of the Mountain Canberra Sprint Coach, February 21, 2024 Every Wednesday lunchtime since 2012. Jason Widdowson has been doing a sprint ride up the famous GGs Hill in Yarralumla. Week in, week out, Jason is there and training hard. The ride is always the better for it! Today Jason is proudly wearing his FAST Running Cycling Jersey as he… Continue Reading
FAST & Active Pool Sprinting for performance gain Canberra Sprint Coach, February 13, 2024May 4, 2024 Pool running at FAST Recovery Centre provides elite sprinters a valuable alternative or complement to traditional running sessions, providing numerous benefits while minimizing the risk of injury. FAST Running’s pool sprinting sessions incorporate low impact cardio, muscle engagement, active recovery, temperature regulation, whilst avoiding session monotony. Pool running engages a… Continue Reading
FAST Track Powering ahead Canberra Running Coach, January 7, 2024February 7, 2024 FAST Running HQ in Belconnen offers FAST Performance and FAST Track athletes with the best equipment and facilities of any private gym in Canberra. Included as part of the training programme at FAST Running, athletes do not need to maintain expensive memberships at commercial facilities with limited availability. Group and… Continue Reading
News South Coast Sprint Camp Canberra Sprint Coach, December 30, 2023December 30, 2023 FAST Running will hold its South Coast Sprint Camp between 24 to 27th May 2024. Canberra’s longest running sprint group will also be holding a sprint master class at Culburra Beach near Nowra for local sprinters looking to learn from Canberra’s award winning sprint Coach, Steve Dodt. The May long… Continue Reading
FAST & Active Cross training Canberra Running Coach, November 24, 2023February 7, 2024 Running is the fundamental element of sport. Getting fit, learning to improve acceleration or hoping to hit top speed, training is essential in preparing the body for what is required. A FAST training plan takes into account your “training age” and may contain elements of Cross Training. The focus of… Continue Reading
FAST Track From strength to strength Canberra Running Coach, November 7, 2023May 4, 2024 Strength and conditioning helps sprinters build explosive power and speed, while also improving overall strength and endurance. For sprinters, this can help reduce the risk of injury by strengthening the muscles and joints involved in sprinting. FAST provides guidance on strength and conditioning training to its members. FAST’s Athletes are… Continue Reading
FAST & Active Riding from Düsseldorf to the North Atlantic Ocean Canberra Running Coach, July 5, 2023November 23, 2023 Escaping winter training to take on a whole new challenge was a life awakening experience. Recently FAST’s Steve and Marijke pushed themselves on a 600km bike ride from Düsseldorf in Germany to Brielle in the Netherlands. The European Summer escape was the culmination of half a year’s preparation and training…. Continue Reading
FAST & Active Mobility makes a huge difference Canberra Running Coach, July 19, 2022February 8, 2024 When athlete’s hips are stiff and inflexible, muscle imbalance may occur and increase the risk of injury. Muscle imbalance in the hip often causes knee and hip pain, due to the hip flexors and quadriceps overworking in order to compensate for weaker muscles. FAST proactively works with its members to… Continue Reading
FAST Track Soft sand running in Canberra Canberra Running Coach, June 30, 2016April 27, 2024 These athletes will sprint FAST on everything! FAST Running enjoys running training at different locations across Canberra and beyond. Providing variability in training keeps sessions interesting, challenging and provides for greater flexibility to target the needs of the athlete. The soft sand sessions in Lyneham at the Beach Volleyball Court… Continue Reading