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 for Sport Ty’s a Giant on the track Canberra Running Coach, October 24, 2023February 7, 2024 You can’t miss Ty Shepherd when he’s training with FAST. Ty’s a GWS Giants Academy player (AFL) and he stands out. The sixteen year old can play ruck, mid field or in attack. Ty recently played in the AFL National Development Championships and played the Grand Final for Eastlake FC in… Continue Reading
FAST & Active The Swiss Army Knife of sport Canberra Running Coach, October 23, 2023February 7, 2024 There are not many sportspeople like Kosal Mom. In Kos’ spare time, he does open water swimming, drilling classes for martial arts/boxing, indoor rock climbing, strength training at the gym, and building range of movements to support combative training. Kos also likes to run for fun with FAST. In late… Continue Reading
FAST for Sport Running is a team sport Canberra Running Coach, October 22, 2023February 7, 2024 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 Canberra Running Coach, October 22, 2023February 8, 2024 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 Canberra Running Coach, October 14, 2023February 7, 2024 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 for Sport Nic to play in Ultimate Fiji Soccer Cup Canberra Running Coach, October 13, 2023February 8, 2024 FAST’s Nicholas Porter will be heading to Fiji in November to play in his first international Soccer (Football) tournament. The Ultimate Fiji Soccer Cup features Australian teams up against Fiji’s best underage teams. Nic’s looking forward to demonstrating to the Fijian defenders his blistering speed off the mark as the… Continue Reading
FAST & Active Marijke to master Heptathlon in 2025 Canberra Running Coach, October 13, 2023February 7, 2024 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
FAST Track Braidwood flyer lights up local rugby comp Canberra Running Coach, October 13, 2023February 7, 2024 FAST’s Zach Havadjia has recently joined the Redbacks Braidwood Rugby Union Club featuring on the wing. What locals didn’t know is that the Australian Uni Games Medalist (Gold 4x400m, Silver 1600m Medley, Finalist 6th 400m) can actually really run. Zach who is the local Braidwood Pharmacist has a real love… Continue Reading
FAST Track Vish gets his wish Canberra Running Coach, October 12, 2023February 7, 2024 Over the offseason, Vish contemplated a move from the 800m to the shorter 200/400m double. With circumstances coming together at the right time, Vish has committed to sprinting for the season ahead. Vish has always demonstrated a willingness to work hard and learn. He gets his wish in the 400m,… Continue Reading