News Siena starts sprinting season Canberra Sprint Coach, September 19, 2024September 20, 2024 The latest Capital Athletics Winter High Noon meet at Woden Park saw the welcome return to competition to National 100m finalist, Siena Towndrow. The Woden Athletics sprinter was competing for the first time in 2024-25 in the Women’s 100m. Siena was looking to dust off the cobwebs before the ACT… Continue Reading
News Patrick sets sights beyond the try line Canberra Running Coach, September 19, 2024September 19, 2024 Patrick Dawson (Belconnen United, Canberra Raiders) recently repented the ACT at the Australian Secondary Schools Rugby League National Championships in Coffs Harbour. Patrick who’s had the taste of top tier competition, with the Canberra Raiders in the Harold Matthews Cup, is looking to improve his acceleration and top-end speed as… Continue Reading
FAST for Sport Oliver building explosive power Canberra Running Coach, September 18, 2024September 19, 2024 Oliver (Oli) is an exciting Canberra gridiron (American football) player who studies at UC Lake Ginninderra Secondary College. Oli has ambitions of taking his football very seriously. Oliver recently joined the FAST for Sport program to boost his explosive power. His hulking frame at speed is a real weapon that… Continue Reading
FAST Track Tylan on the FAST Track Canberra Running Coach, September 18, 2024September 18, 2024 Tylan began with the FAST Track program in July this year. Tylan didn’t have any previous running experience apart from competing at the school level. Training twice a week up until the beginning of September, Tylan has developed really well quickly. His running form has improved incredibly and he’s running… Continue Reading
FAST Track Jindy flyer set to fire this season Canberra Sprint Coach, September 17, 2024September 17, 2024 Jindabyne sprint sensation, Calan Hahlos, who ran a Season Best of 54.40s in the 400m at Junior Nationals in 2024, will set the local Capital Athletics competition alight this season. The Under 17 athlete enjoys the 100m (11.90s), 200m (24.08s) and 400m (53.53s) treble. Calan is hoping to run sub… Continue Reading
FAST & Active Sophie adds zeal for running into her training Canberra Sprint Coach, September 17, 2024September 17, 2024 Building up your training load to incorporate sprinting is the first step for the newest FAST & Active member, Sophie. Under the careful guidance of Canberra Sprint Coach, Steve Dodt, sessions are tailored to gently increase the capacity and the complexity as the body adjusts to running more quickly. In… Continue Reading
FAST Track Great results from Northside Secondary Regionals Canberra Running Coach, September 11, 2024September 17, 2024 Hot on the footsteps from Georgia and Tom’s Southside Secondary Regionals results, FAST Running was very well represented at the recent Northside Secondary School Track and Field Regionals. For Tearia, Tylan, and Isi, it was their first taste of Regionals and now they are set for their first ACT Championship… Continue Reading
FAST Kids Bright future for upcoming sprint stars Canberra Running Coach, September 3, 2024September 3, 2024 The School Sport ACT Track and Field championships for Under 12s will be held on 17 September at Woden Park and it will feature a number of FAST Running’s up and coming sprint stars, including FAST Female members Lucy, Nelum, Sanjina, and Nique. Many of these Tween sprint sensations have only been… Continue Reading
FAST & Active Over reaction Canberra Sprint Coach, September 3, 2024September 4, 2024 Sunday saw the members of FAST Running come together for an overspeed and reaction session at Aranda. Training started with fun and engaging warm-up games appropriate for all ages. This brought everyone together and made for an enjoyable group session. Under the guidance of Canberra Sprint Coach, Steve Dodt, the… Continue Reading
FAST Track Start line Canberra Sprint Coach, September 3, 2024September 3, 2024 The excitement of the new athletics season has begun with good mates Tom, Sam, Lewin, Nick and Tom joining Daniel, Mathias, Jon, Clare and Nicole at Australia’s fastest athletics track for some starts. The FAST Teens get the opportunity to train beside their older and more experienced team mates, learning… Continue Reading