FAST Track Sizzling start to the last meet of the year Canberra Sprint Coach, December 16, 2023February 7, 2024 The ACT Combined Event Championships offered FAST Running with a chance for some of its up and coming stars to begin their competition season. The pre-Christmas meet at Woden Park gave Siena, Grace, Vishaal, Mathias, Nate and Daniel a chance to shake off early season form before the ACT Championships… Continue Reading
Community Mika obtains Level 2 Development Coach accreditation Canberra Running Coach, November 17, 2023February 7, 2024 Mika has just completed the Level 2 Development Coach accreditation with Athletics Australia. He’s been very busy since the ACT All Schools Championships where he’s finished his Year-12 studies and now obtained further coaching qualifications. Through the Level 2 course, Mika now can coach in the fundamental skills and drills,… Continue Reading
FAST for Sport Make no mistake Canberra Running Coach, November 2, 2023February 8, 2024 Anyone watching the West Canberra Wanderers FC in the NPLW will notice one thing, Siena Towndrow’s speed when she has the ball at her feet. Siena is very fast for a footballer. In December 2022, Siena was the 8th fastest in her age in the Country for the 100m and… Continue Reading
FAST Track Winner winner chicken dinner Canberra Running Coach, October 28, 2023February 7, 2024 The competition season is now well underway and the next generation of FAST athletes have not disappointed. Mathias Lill showed he’s no slouch with two new personal bests in the 60m (7.66s) and the 100m (12.02s). Mathias battled hard in his heat of the 100m finishing first and improving his… Continue Reading
Community Mika steps up to help Woden Little Athletes Canberra Running Coach, October 26, 2023February 7, 2024 Mika Peljo has been enjoying athletics since he first joined as an U10 Athlete for Weston Creek in 2016. Now some seven years later, Mika has started coaching Little Athletes on a Wednesday night at Woden Thunder Athletics Club. Mika is currently doing his Level 1 Community Athletics Coach course… Continue Reading
FAST for Sport Running is a team sport Canberra Running Coach, October 22, 2023February 7, 2024 Members of FAST are warming up together as part of a team. For Daisy Nwaobi, playing on a basketball court, she’s familiar with team sports. The warm up drills for sprinting are a little unfamiliar to Daisy. But three sessions down, Daisy is picking up the basics FAST. Daisy’s new… Continue Reading
FAST for Sport Heartbreak leads to inspirational return Canberra Running Coach, October 22, 2023February 8, 2024 For many people, breaking a bone and three ligaments in your right leg, would be heart breaking. For FAST’s Grace York its where her comeback story begins. The unfortunate incident of a football tackle going bad, Grace was left unable to walk or run. Her football and athletic seasons over… Continue Reading
FAST Track Joshua and Daniel to compete in 2023 Australian All Schools Canberra Running Coach, October 13, 2023October 15, 2024 Two of FAST’s squad have been selected for the ACT to compete in December’s Australian All School Championships in Perth, Western Australia. Joshua Smith and Daniel Nwaobi (U15M) have been selected in the blue ribbon 100m and 200m individual events following their outstanding podium finish at the recent ACT Schools… Continue Reading
FAST Track Vish gets his wish Canberra Running Coach, October 12, 2023February 7, 2024 Over the offseason, Vish contemplated a move from the 800m to the shorter 200/400m double. With circumstances coming together at the right time, Vish has committed to sprinting for the season ahead. Vish has always demonstrated a willingness to work hard and learn. He gets his wish in the 400m,… Continue Reading
FAST for Sport Sam eyeing return from injury Canberra Running Coach, October 11, 2023February 8, 2024 FAST Flyer, Sam Weatherspoon, is a committed footballer who knows the highs and lows of the “beautiful game”. Sam’s 2023 season has been hampered by an ankle injury that has him dreaming of his return to running training, the sooner the better. Sam had a stellar first season with FAST… Continue Reading