FAST & Active Cross training admin_running, November 24, 2023November 26, 2023 Running is the fundamental element of sport. Getting fit, learning to improve acceleration or hoping to hit top speed, training is essential in preparing the body for what is required. A FAST training plan takes into account your “training age” and may contain elements of Cross Training. The focus of… Continue Reading
Community On Campus Training Sessions admin_running, November 17, 2023November 26, 2023 Studying at the University of Canberra? FAST holds regular training sessions at UC for students and our members alike. If you are looking to improve your running, FAST can assist you. We have training on campus since 1995. Our sessions range from Hill Sprints, Minute Runs across Campus, Plyometric Strength… Continue Reading
FAST Track From strength to strength admin_running, November 7, 2023November 26, 2023 Strength and conditioning helps sprinters build explosive power and speed, while also improving overall strength and endurance. For sprinters, this can help reduce the risk of injury by strengthening the muscles and joints involved in sprinting. FAST provides guidance on strength and conditioning training to its members. FAST’s Athletes are… Continue Reading
FAST Track Canberra’s hardest hill session admin_running, October 11, 2023November 17, 2023 Conor Pratt, UC Athletics Academy Graduate and ACT Athletics representative, knows a thing or two about training hard. His favourite training session is at Governor-General’s Hill and FAST is set to train on Canberra’s hardest hill on 24th October. If racing Road Bikes for the glory of “there can only… Continue Reading
News Stromlo not just for downhill Mountain Bikers admin_running, August 1, 2022November 17, 2023 Stromlo Forest Park is the home away from home for FAST. The smooth grass surface is ideal for running fast any time of the year. The track itself features a number of straights and bends with uphill and downhill segments. FAST has been training at Stromlo since it was opened… Continue Reading
Community Yass is now a little FASTer admin_running, March 20, 2019November 29, 2023 On the request of the local organising community for Yass Athletics, part of Ginninderra Athletics, FAST Running Coaches Jessy Hynes, Rose Catejan and Steve Dodt, attended regular training sessions at Victoria Park in Yass to help mentor and train kids in the local community. Yass Athletes have a long association… Continue Reading
FAST Track Beach running in Canberra admin_running, June 30, 2016November 17, 2023 These athletes will sprint FAST on everything! FAST enjoys running training at different venues across Canberra and beyond. Providing variability in training keeps sessions interesting, challenging and provides for greater flexibility to target the needs of the athlete. If you are interested and like to know more, please Contact Us. Continue Reading
FAST Track Pool training admin_running, May 30, 2016November 24, 2023 FAST takes its training seriously. Group or individual sessions including mobility, strength, recovery work and pool running are held at FAST HQ. FAST enjoys running training at different venues across Canberra and beyond. Providing variability in training keeps sessions interesting, challenging and provides for greater flexibility to target the needs… Continue Reading
News Australia’s fastest track admin_running, September 17, 1995November 17, 2023 The Australian Institute of Sport Athletics Track in Bruce (Belconnen) is widely regarded as Australia’s fastest athletics track. The favourable weather conditions, the directional positioning (layout) of the track and its world class surface, makes the AIS, Australia’s favourite All-Weather running venue. FAST has been training at the AIS since… Continue Reading