FAST & Active Hitting the track via the gym Canberra Sprint Coach, January 22, 2024February 7, 2024 For Marijke, the thought of actually running is quite some time away. This is because Marijke has suffered a labral tear. This is where a tear in the cartilage on her left hip socket has created a lack of mobility particularly movement and joint impingement. The resulting pain can be… Continue Reading
FAST Track New year, new beginnings Canberra Sprint Coach, January 19, 2024February 7, 2024 The end of 2023 was not overly kind on FAST Sprinter Joshua Smith. A persistent bone bruise right on the patella resulted in knee swelling and hip pain. The injury created havoc on his 2023 All Schools campaign . The U15 Sprinter from Woden Athletics is keen to put that… Continue Reading
FAST Track Young gun sets sights on ALAC final Canberra Sprint Coach, January 17, 2024February 7, 2024 Ginninderra Athletics Athlete. Nic Porter, has been doing Little Athletics since he was five years old. From his first season. Nic showed tremendous promise. Almost breaking the long standing club record for 70m. This year, the now Under 13 Athlete, hopes to make the final at the Australian Little Athletics… Continue Reading
FAST for Sport Key to speed is better form Canberra Sprint Coach, January 17, 2024February 7, 2024 FAST for Sport footy player, Cody Crabb has been mastering the technique necessary for better top end speed. His sessions with Canberra Sprint Coach, Steve Dodt, see Cody performing speed drills that isolate his respective body parts in order to focus on improving his posture and balance. Cody has recently… Continue Reading
FAST & Active Runner by day, Student Doctor by night Canberra Sprint 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 for Sport Two minute catch up with Sophie Porter Canberra Sprint Coach, January 11, 2024February 7, 2024 FAST Running is proud to nurture the speed in Australia’s best female footballers. Through running, football can be played at increased speed with more consistent performance. Hear from Sophie as she explains why @fastrunning4923 has helped her develop #speed and #fitness for playing #football with increased #confidence meaning more time… Continue Reading
FAST & Active FAST50: Sprinting for the young at heart Canberra Sprint 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
FAST Track Vish celebrates the New Year with a personal best Canberra Sprint Coach, January 7, 2024February 7, 2024 Beginning the new year and the start of competition phase with a PB is worth a celebration. Vish who only recently returned to sprinting has been training (taking) the track apart under the watchful eye of Canberra Sprint Coach, Steve Dodt. Vish who in December, had just lowered his best… Continue Reading
FAST & Active Phoebe joins FAST Females Canberra Sprint Coach, January 2, 2024February 7, 2024 FAST Females welcomes Phoebe to its ranks with the qualified Nurse hoping to start slow to become FAST. Phoebe’s inclusion in the FASTER Masters program is designed to build an athlete who’s looking to become more active at a graduated return to sprinting. Having previously sprinted before becoming a Mum,… Continue Reading
FAST & Active FASTER Master Canberra Sprint Coach, December 9, 2023February 7, 2024 Brendan Pratt is no ordinary member of FAST Running, he’s the squad’s oldest sprinter and masters athlete. Brendan’s passion for running is the equal of any of his younger compatriots in FAST Track. His favourite training location is Canberra’s Hardest Hill Session at Yarralumla. In March 2022, Brendan competed for… Continue Reading