Community West is best Canberra Sprint Coach, November 6, 2024November 6, 2024 Charnwood Oval in Belconnen has been a favourite training location for FAST Running. The 400m grass field, the only track of its size in West Belconnen, has a prevailing tailwind for the sprinters in much the same way as Australia’s fastest track, the AIS does. The home of Ginninderra Athletics… Continue Reading
Community Powering Tiny Tots for 12 years Canberra Running Coach, November 3, 2024November 6, 2024 In September 2012, Ginninderra Athletics introduced to the ACT the first Tiny Tots program to Little Athletics. It was a huge success. From the beginning, FAST Running has been a supporter of this wonderful program for children under 4 years of age and above. Our equipment donations and programming continue… Continue Reading
FAST & Active FAST & Active, not old and boring Canberra Running Coach, October 25, 2024October 25, 2024 Members of the FAST & Active group were caught having a great time on Thursday at training. Their session primarily focussed on running form and acceleration, before finishing with some core and mobility exercises. FAST & Active sessions are held four times a week on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, and… Continue Reading
News Keeping athletes on track since 2015 Canberra Running Coach, October 23, 2024November 5, 2024 Garvin Francis is considered amongst Australia’s top practitioners for identifying, treating and managing runners and running related injuries. He understands what it is ‘to be a runner’ and provides his utmost attention and expertise to keep athletes on track, or get them back on track, as quickly as possible. FAST… Continue Reading
FAST Track Dom’s on track for UniSport Nationals Canberra Running Coach, October 22, 2024October 22, 2024 Every year the pinnacle of track and field competition of uni life is the UniSport National Track and Field Championships, which in 2025 is being held in Brisbane. FAST Track athlete Dom Kelly is keen to represent the Australian National University (ANU) at the 2025 event. Dom who has previously… Continue Reading
FAST & Active Ahmed starts FAST & Active Canberra Running Coach, October 15, 2024October 15, 2024 Ahmed has recently joined the FAST & Active program having spent a number of years since school finished trying a myriad of sports, including rowing, sailing, weight training and recreational running. Training with Canberra Running Coach, Steve Dodt, Ahmed is looking to pivot to shorter distance running (60m, 100m) in… Continue Reading
Community Moruya Beach Camp Canberra Sprint Coach, October 14, 2024October 14, 2024 Last weekend members of FAST Performance hit the soft sands of Moruya on the NSW South Coast. Enjoying the last days of School Holidays before the beginning of Term 4, the three day camp focussed on active recovery, speed and power, as well as strength endurance and recovery. FAST Running… Continue Reading
International Elite level perspective Canberra Sprint Coach, October 2, 2024October 2, 2024 Canberra Sprint Coach, Steve Dodt, has recently joined an exclusive group of coaches who are learning directly from Dan Pfaff at ALTIS. The focus of this particular journey with Dan is to master movement analysis and refine the coaching eye. This select program will see members of FAST Performance provided… Continue Reading
FAST Track Running in the FAST lane Canberra Sprint Coach, September 30, 2024September 30, 2024 Simeon Omosigho is another of the exciting sprint prospects hoping to do well at the upcoming Australian All Schools Championships this December in Brisbane. Simeon’s passion is playing football, but his incredible acceleration has heads turning as the 14 year old sets his sights for another Australian Championship final in… Continue Reading
FAST for Sport Just a quiet morning trackside Canberra Sprint Coach, September 30, 2024September 30, 2024 The FAST Running squad trains on the weekend on a Saturday and Sunday from 10am at Australia’s fastest track, the AIS. The morning vibe is always a buzz with some tunes playing over the speaker from the squad’s nominated playlist. The low key session on Sunday followed a hectic training… Continue Reading