FAST for Sport Make no mistake Canberra Running Coach, November 2, 2023February 8, 2024 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 Kids Tom is taking it all in his stride Canberra Running Coach, October 30, 2023February 7, 2024 For Tom Hickey, training with FAST since June 2021 has all been about the fun. Each Sunday, Tom really looks forward to training with the other kids. Tom is a multi talented runner who also enjoys playing Rugby, performing in School Musicals and Theatre. His Dad says that “Tom really… Continue Reading
FAST Track Winner winner chicken dinner Canberra Running Coach, October 28, 2023February 7, 2024 The competition season is now well underway and the next generation of FAST athletes have not disappointed. Mathias Lill showed he’s no slouch with two new personal bests in the 60m (7.66s) and the 100m (12.02s). Mathias battled hard in his heat of the 100m finishing first and improving his… Continue Reading
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
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 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
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
Community Yass is now a little FASTer Canberra Running Coach, March 20, 2019November 29, 2023 On the request of the local organising community for Yass Athletics, part of Ginninderra Athletics, FAST Running Coaches Jessy Hynes, Rose Catejan and Steve Dodt, attended regular training sessions at Victoria Park in Yass to help mentor and train kids in the local community. Yass Athletes have a long association… Continue Reading
Alumni Alumnus: Vivian Williams Canberra Running Coach, February 15, 2019February 8, 2024 Vivian Williams trained with FAST as a young Sierra Leon athlete who fled the Commonwealth Games to seek asylum in Australia. Vivian ran 10.84s/21.89s respectively for the 100m and 200m at the Commonwealth Games. Vivian trained with FAST until August 2021. Vivian’s all-time best performances were recorded whilst training with… Continue Reading
Community FAST trio graduate Canberra Running Coach, September 22, 2018February 8, 2024 FAST’s Vivian Williams, Jone Pio and Jordan Green have all graduated the Level 1 Community Athletics Coach Course at the University of Canberra. The course focuses on the fundamental skills of running, jumping, and throwing that comprise all track and field events. Focus is placed on skills, games, and drills that foster enjoyment, improvement, and long term… Continue Reading