FAST Kids Wacky weekend of winter antics Canberra Running Coach, July 8, 2024August 27, 2024 A monstrous and wacky weekend of winter antics took place at two of FAST’s favourite running destinations. Saturday featured Grace, Georgia, Nick, Nate, Mathias and Kos as they did Hill Sprints by the Lake. The Captain Cook Memorial Jet blasted its way into the air at the end of the… Continue Reading
FAST Kids Take the hill Canberra Running Coach, July 2, 2024August 27, 2024 Weekend running training with FAST Running was held on Sunday at Parliament House in South Canberra. FAST trains regularly in the north and south of Canberra, utilising the best training locations to suit the needs of our members. Sunday’s session saw our 100-200m, 400m, and 800m athletes take the hill… Continue Reading
FAST for Sport Let’s get started Canberra Sprint Coach, June 30, 2024August 27, 2024 The temperature felt like -7.3C in the morning so Canberra Sprint Coach, Steve Dodt, brought out the running gear to keep the squad warm. The session at Stromlo Forest Park featured sled pushes, medicine ball throws, and sprinting with parachutes. This combination of exercises ensures a well-rounded development of the… Continue Reading
FAST Kids Weekend warriors Canberra Sprint Coach, June 23, 2024August 27, 2024 On Saturday and Sunday mornings FAST Running take to the streets of Canberra looking for a challenge. This morning it was Canberra’s hardest hill session that FAST Kids attempted for the first time. The under 12s were told stories of racing cyclists up-hill and winning, but it wasn’t long before… Continue Reading
FAST for Sport Dedicated to the cause Canberra Sprint Coach, June 20, 2024August 27, 2024 Every offseason those who continue to train through the cold, wet and darkness come out the other side stronger, fitter, more determined and better for it. FAST Running members know that success in sprinting, like in life, is not about the finish line but about the dedication, discipline, and determination… 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
News Developing special speed endurance Canberra Running Coach, June 15, 2024August 29, 2024 Developing special speed endurance involves combining elements of speed and endurance training to enhance an athlete’s ability to sustain high-intensity efforts over an extended period. This type of training is crucial for athletes in sports that require repeated bursts of speed or prolonged high-intensity activity. In track athletes, special speed… 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 Track Knowing where to begin Canberra Sprint Coach, June 6, 2024August 29, 2024 One of the biggest hurdles to running faster is knowing where to begin. Recently Isabel Winikerei joined FAST Running on the back of her participation in the Accelerate: School Holiday Clinic. Accelerate is ideal for any child from 6 to 18 years looking to improve their running action and speed…. 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