News Using Pool Sessions to Sprint Ahead Canberra Running Coach, October 21, 2024October 21, 2024 At FAST Performance, we’re always pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, and our athletes are taking their training to the next level by incorporating cutting-edge pool sessions into their weekly routines. This innovative approach is helping our sprinters stay in peak condition, avoid injury, and build the strength they need… Continue Reading
Community There’s more to core than meets the eye Canberra Running Coach, July 8, 2024August 27, 2024 A recent core session at the FAST Running Recovery Centre took a funny turn when the microphone kept picking up all the shenanigans going on behind the scenes. FAST Running enjoys a good laugh and the Gym bloopers on the FAST Running YouTube Channel provides plenty of entertainment. Speak with… Continue Reading
FAST Track Introducing the Theragun! Canberra Sprint Coach, June 18, 2024June 18, 2024 We are thrilled to announce that FAST Running now has access to the cutting-edge Theragun, a revolutionary tool designed to enhance recovery and performance. Imagine crossing the finish line after a grueling sprint, your muscles aching from the intense effort. Now, picture a device that can swiftly alleviate that discomfort,… Continue Reading
FAST & Active Whatever it takes Canberra Sprint Coach, June 12, 2024August 29, 2024 Finding motivation to do the impossible isn’t just in the realms of the movies. The members of FAST Running are conditioned to manage extremes. In pursuit of running excellence, an athlete needs to be both physically and mentally prepared for whatever challenges come their way on race day. Canberra Sprint… Continue Reading
FAST & Active FAST50: Doing all the little things Canberra Sprint Coach, June 6, 2024August 29, 2024 When you describe the past month of training of the FAST50 project, it’s all been about doing all the little things. Building on from the small wins last month, FAST & Active’s Steve has focussed on strength and mobility, active recovery, bike cardio, and nutrition these last 4-weeks. This latest… Continue Reading
Community Athletes can party Canberra Sprint Coach, May 29, 2024August 29, 2024 When FAST Running celebrates, it’s a real party. Last Friday, the squad and our FAST Friends got together for a big celebration. The theme was “athletes can party” with everyone encouraged to unwind, relax, and mingle. The menu was self catered, with a healthy assortment of foods including cucumber canapés… Continue Reading
Community Stretching for sprinters Canberra Sprint Coach, May 9, 2024August 29, 2024 Stretching is a regular part of FAST Running’s training regimen to optimize performance and minimize the risk of injury. Under the guidance of Canberra Sprint Coach, Steve Dodt, stretching is conducted as a group activity in-person after training and at the FAST Recovery Centre, as stretching helps to reduce muscle… Continue Reading
News Chilling Performances: Sprinters Take the Plunge into Ice Baths for Faster Recovery Canberra Sprint Coach, May 7, 2024August 29, 2024 Ice baths and cold water immersion offer several benefits to the sprinters of FAST Running. Available at the FAST Recovery Centre as well as at the track, the mobile Ice Bath helps athletes reduce inflammation and swelling, in order to speed up recovery. FAST Running engages with its members in… Continue Reading
FAST & Active FAST50: Taking the small wins Canberra Sprint Coach, May 3, 2024August 29, 2024 The journey to a return to FAST Running has continued over the past 6 weeks for FAST & Active member Steve. Having received the much anticipated carbon plated orthotics from the Walking Clinic at Lyneham, the time had come to try running with them. Training at Canberra’s hardest hill session… Continue Reading
Community A taste of FAST Canberra Running Coach, May 2, 2024August 29, 2024 FAST Running engages with its members in many ways. Through our shared goal of running excellence, nutrition plays a significant role in helping us all achieve that. On a regular basis we get together, share recipes, a meal, and cook together at the FAST Recovery Centre. The inspiring meals and… Continue Reading