FAST for Sport Wind of change admin_running, November 26, 2023November 26, 2023 This morning witnessed the next generation of FAST stamp their own history at Stromlo Forest Park. Performing one of the squad’s favourite overspeed sessions, the 2023 cohort have proven to be the fastest group to complete the training in the group’s history. FAST for Sport members Georgia, Sophie and Cody… Continue Reading
Community 2024 Scholarship Announcement admin_running, November 20, 2023November 26, 2023 FAST is super excited to again offer 5 scholarships for next year to assist Athletes in need reach their potential. Recipients will receive coaching and support to the value of $3000/each. Each scholarship is awarded to an individual only. The terms of the arrangement and the providing of the scholarship… Continue Reading
FAST for Sport Make no mistake admin_running, November 2, 2023November 26, 2023 Anyone watching the West Canberra Wanderers FC in the NPLW will notice one thing, Siena Towndrow’s speed when she has the ball at her feet. Siena is very fast for a footballer. In December 2022, Siena was the 8th fastest in her age in the Country for the 100m and… Continue Reading
FAST for Sport Corrugated roads to the FAST lane admin_running, October 30, 2023October 31, 2023 Growing up on a farm out at Gundagai, Lucy Wilson would practice her sprinting on corrugated dirt roads, far from the world class track at the AIS. Since graduating school and studying at UC, Lucy has been enjoying playing in the Centre for Canberra Royals Rugby Union Club. With natural… Continue Reading
FAST for Sport Being a step ahead admin_running, October 28, 2023November 26, 2023 When it comes to playing at the back in Football (Soccer), it’s fair to say you need to be faster than the opposite player. Speed is therefore an essential ingredient to your package as a Footballer and other ball sports. For Canberra Premier League players Sophie Porter and Georgia Reilly,… Continue Reading
FAST for Sport Young Matilda on her way up admin_running, October 28, 2023November 26, 2023 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
FAST for Sport Running is a team sport admin_running, October 22, 2023October 28, 2023 Members of FAST are warming up together as part of a team. For Daisy Nwaobi, playing on a basketball court, she’s familiar with team sports. The warm up drills for sprinting are a little unfamiliar to Daisy. But three sessions down, Daisy is picking up the basics FAST. Daisy’s new… Continue Reading
FAST for Sport Heartbreak leads to inspirational return admin_running, October 22, 2023October 28, 2023 For many people, breaking a bone and three ligaments in your right leg, would be heart breaking. For FAST’s Grace York its where her comeback story begins. The unfortunate incident of a football tackle going bad, Grace was left unable to walk or run. Her football and athletic seasons over… Continue Reading
FAST Track Jaimi-Lee sets sights on 2024 admin_running, October 14, 2023October 28, 2023 With the new season underway, Jaimi-Lee has declared that 2024 will be “my year”. With a return to regular training in both Canberra and Sydney, Jaimi-Lee is looking forward to once again challenging the best in the ACT in the Women’s 800m next year. Jaimi-Lee’s return to her pet event… Continue Reading
FAST & Active Marijke to master Heptathlon in 2025 admin_running, October 13, 2023October 28, 2023 Marijke’s return to the track following the birth of her son has been delayed until 2025 as she prepares herself not for the Heptathlon in 2024, but the birth of her second child in the first half of next year. Marijke who isn’t put off by the gruelling demands of… Continue Reading